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Darius Leonard Breaks Jerrell Freeman’s Single-Season Rookie Tackle Record
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard broke Jerrell Freeman’s team rookie record for tackles in a single season on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Colts are a team nobody wants to face in playoffs after blanking Cowbo - Indianapolis Colts Blog- ESPN
The Colts still have work to do to clinch a playoff spot, but a dominant defensive effort and strong run game proved how dangerous they could be.

Marlon Mack proving Colts don't need another running back
Mack racked up 139 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries against a vaunted Dallas run defense that entered Sunday's game ranked No. 3 in the NFL.

Colts: 10 ways Indy's 'unreal' D corralled Zeke and the Cowboys
Colts turn lights out on Cowboys offense in most dominant performance of season

Colts Shutout Cowboys By Beating Them At Their Own Game | 1070 the Fan

Sunday’s 23-0 shutout victory over the Cowboys was the exact blueprint that coaches dream of late in the season. A look into how the Colts got it done in Week 15.

How did the Colts shut out the Cowboys? ‘We broke their will’ – The Athletic
Time and again, the defense rose to the occasion to demoralize the Cowboys and, because of that, the Colts are now just a stone’s throw from qualifying for the postseason.

Kravitz: Anybody want to face the red-hot Colts in the postseason? Nope, I didn’t think so – The Athletic
A week after subduing a Houston team that had won nine straight games, Indy shut down and shut out the hottest team in the NFC.

Colts’ notebook: Big day for Marlon Mack, T.Y. Hilton inspired by Tyler Beikes | FOX59
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Marlon Mack saw it early. You know, the possibility of a big day against one of the NFL’s stingiest run defenses. On the Indianapolis Colts’ third offensive play, Mack took a handoff from Andrew Luck around the right side of the line, shrugged off a tackle attempt by co...

Bend but don’t break? Darius Leonard-led Colts get rare shutout at expense of Cowboys | FOX59
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – It was all but wrapped up, one of those rare games in today’s point-crazy NFL when one team has a bunch and the other zilch. And Darius Leonard knew it. How could he not? The Indianapolis Colts’ gifted rookie linebacker had Quincy Wilson barking in his ear.

Marlon Mack Gashes One Of League’s Top Run Defenses In Win Over Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack ran for a career-high 139 yards on 27 carries in the Colts’ 23-0 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Colts Remain In The Hunt In Chase For Postseason Spot
The Indianapolis Colts took care of business Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot with two games to go. What are Indy’s continually-evolving chances of earning a trip to the postseason?

Colts dominate Cowboys 23-0 and are closing in on the playoffs
The Colts have won seven of their last eight games and looking to be the second team since 2002 to make the playoffs after a 1-5 start

Colts, Titans heading toward a Week 17 playoff play-in game – ProFootballTalk
When the Colts and Titans meet in Tennessee in the final week of the season, it may be essentially a playoff game. That's because the Colts-Titans Week 17 game could easily put the winner in the playoffs and keep the loser home. Here's what would need to happen in Week 16: 1.

5 Things Learned: Colts End Another Long Winning Streak, In Shutout Over Cowboys | 1070 the Fan

For a second straight week, the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) ended the NFL’s longest win streak. What happened in the Colts’ 23-0 shutout over the Cowboys (8-6)?

Colts blank Cowboys behind odd couple of Frank Reich, Matt Eberflus
Josh McDaniels did the Colts a favor by hiring defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and forcing the Colts to take a second look at coach Frank Reich.

By The Numbers: Colts 23, Cowboys 0
Check out a list of stats and notes from the Indianapolis Colts’ 2018 Week 15 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium.


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