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Colts send Dragons Packing

by Eaazeho | 3 months ago | 0 Comments

Colts vs Tokyo Dragons – Indianapolis: A Long Journey, A Short Stay

The Tokyo Dragons traveled over 6,000 miles, hoping to bring the heat to Indianapolis—only to leave with a long flight home after a crushing defeat. Despite the distance, they couldn’t handle the Colts’ offensive firepower and relentless defense. By the end of the game, it was clear that no amount of travel could have prepared the Dragons for the Colts' all-around dominance.

After a back-and-forth first half, the game was tied 14-14, but the Colts' game plan slowly started to shine through. Jonathan Taylor continued his campaign as one of the NFL’s top running backs, racking up 110 yards and a touchdown, showing his typical dominance inside the hashes. The rookie Flanagan, stepping in for the injured Michael Pittman, didn’t just fill the void—he excelled. With 3 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown, Flanagan made sure his name would be remembered, even if the Tokyo Dragons never quite figured out how to stop him.

Meanwhile, the Colts’ defense was locked in, creating pressure from every angle. They racked up 5 sacks, with Byron Young leading the charge—2.5 sacks and an interception. The secondary also stepped up big, shutting down any chance of a sustained Tokyo comeback. The Dragons’ offense, on the other hand, found little success, outside of two double-pass touchdowns that were the only points they could put on the board. While those trick plays sparked some excitement, they couldn’t keep the Dragons in the fight for long.

As the game neared its conclusion, the Dragons found themselves facing a pivotal moment. With the game slipping away, they went for two failed 4th down conversions—both of which were stuffed by the Colts' defense. Those missed opportunities set the stage for two more Colts touchdowns, sealing the game and ensuring the victory was never in doubt.

In the end, it was another solid Colts victory—one where the Dragons' long flight was the only thing that traveled far. The Colts outlasted them on both sides of the ball, sending Tokyo home after a game that proved to be as much of a journey as a struggle.