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Luck-less Colts' quarterback situation still unclear
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Few questions were answered heading into the preseason as the Colts and Bengals played a difficult to watch 7-6 game won by Indianapolis on Thursday night.
Phillip Walker's fourth-quarter, 29-yard touchdown pass to Justice Liggins was enough to give the Colts the win in a fourth and final preseason game full of position battles. With less than 48 hours until rosters will be cut to 53, both Cincinnati and Indianapolis had key spots undecided. Each team walks away with a lot of uncertainty still remaining.
''We were (only) able to put seven points on the board,'' Colts coach Chuck Pagano said. ''We didn't do much. We didn't move the ball real well. We got outrushed and there was protection issues. We know this weekend is the toughest weekend in football because of the cutdowns.''
Walker got Indianapolis its second win of the preseason, but the focus was on Scott Tolzien and Phillip Morris - two quarterbacks fighting for the right to be Andrew Luck's backup and the de facto Week 1 (or longer) starter. Luck is recovering from January shoulder surgery that's left him on the physically unable to perform list throughout training camp. While he is expected to be removed from the PUP list by Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline, his status for the Sept. 10 season opener at the Rams remains in doubt.
Tolzien and Morris each led the Colts on two drives before Walker entered, playing the entire second half and finishing 2 for 9 with one interception and the game's only touchdown. Tolzien completed 4 of 5 for 24 yards; Morris hit on 2 of 5, including a 51-yard long ball to JoJo Natson.
While Indianapolis worries about the franchise quarterback and his interim replacement, Cincinnati is fretting over what might occur in games that come down to decisive field goals.
Bengals kicker Randy Bullock is trying to shake mishaps from a season ago and cement his spot as Cincinnati's placekicker. Bullock missed what would have been a winning kick against Houston in 2016, and on Thursday night whiffed on a potential 47-yard go-ahead field goal with 1:50 left in regulation. But Cincinnati's Jake Elliott didn't do himself any favors, either. Despite the distance, Elliott missed a would-be 60-yard winning field goal as time expired.
''I think to have that (chance to win) at the end, we couldn't have scripted it better,'' Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said. ''(Game-winning kicks offer a) situation we try to put them in in practice. Obviously in practice it's a different situation from what we had here. We want them to make the kicks. So obviously we're not satisfied with missing three opportunities.''
Cincinnati started AJ McCarron, ensuring QB Andy Dalton a clean bill of health when the Bengals host the Ravens on Sept. 10. McCarron was forced to come back in after his backup, Jeff Driskel, left with a thumb injury. Driskel was 2 of 3 for 21 yards. McCarron ended the night 20 of 30 for 216 yards.
Bengals first-round wide receiver John Ross caught one pass for 6 yards before leaving with a knee injury.
''Now, the focus changes,'' Lewis said. ''(The regular season) is here now. We've got to get focused and get ready to go.''
PLAYING IT SAFE
Cincinnati and Indianapolis didn't let most of their starters see the field Thursday night. Fantasy Football owners can rest easy knowing the Bengals' A.J. Green, Dalton and rookie Joe Mixon were just a few of Cincinnati's starters who stayed put on the sideline. Indianapolis Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and running back Frank Gore also didn't see any action.
BAD TIMING
Earlier this week the Colts announced that Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis will miss time due to a groin injury. That opened the door for second-year safety T.J. Green, Indianapolis' 2016 second-round pick still trying to solidify a spot in the Colts' secondary after being moved from safety to cornerback during training camp. However, Green (shoulder) did not dress, missing his opportunity to prove he is a viable fill-in for the injured Davis.
UP NEXT
Bengals: Host Baltimore on Sept 10.
Colts: Visit L.A. Rams on Sept. 10.
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J. Williams
39 RB 117 RuYds, 42 ReYds, 5 RECs |
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J. Liggins
82 WR 29 ReYds, ReTD, REC |
8
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
A. McCarronÂ
5 QB
9 FPTS
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A. McCarron | 20/30 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. DriskelÂ
6 QB
0 FPTS
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J. Driskel | 2/3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. WilliamsÂ
39 RB
13 FPTS
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J. Williams | 27 | 117 | 0 | 18 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. RossÂ
15 WR
2 FPTS
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J. Ross | 1 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. McCarronÂ
5 QB
9 FPTS
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A. McCarron | 3 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. WhitfieldÂ
13 WR
1 FPTS
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K. Whitfield | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 1 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
A. EricksonÂ
12 WR
4 FPTS
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A. Erickson | 4 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. WilliamsÂ
39 RB
13 FPTS
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J. Williams | 7 | 5 | 42 | 0 | 16 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. WhitfieldÂ
13 WR
1 FPTS
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K. Whitfield | 3 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. CarterÂ
82 TE
3 FPTS
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C. Carter | 4 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. LaufasaÂ
44 FB
2 FPTS
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D. Laufasa | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. MaloneÂ
80 WR
2 FPTS
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J. Malone | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. BrownÂ
88 WR
1 FPTS
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C. Brown | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. CoreÂ
16 WR
1 FPTS
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C. Core | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. RossÂ
15 WR
2 FPTS
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J. Ross | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
D. WilliamsÂ
69 DT
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D. Williams | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. TupouÂ
68 DT
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J. Tupou | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. EvansÂ
50 LB
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J. Evans | 3-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BellÂ
52 LB
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B. Bell | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. McRaeÂ
29 CB
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T. McRae | 2-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. RussellÂ
20 CB
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K. Russell | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. WilsonÂ
40 DB
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B. Wilson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. WillisÂ
75 DE
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J. Willis | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. BrownÂ
76 DE
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R. Brown | 1-4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. DeanÂ
79 DT
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D. Dean | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. SmithÂ
31 FS
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D. Smith | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. AlbrightÂ
49 LB
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B. Albright | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. GlasgowÂ
98 DT
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R. Glasgow | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. NickersonÂ
56 LB
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H. Nickerson | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. ElliottÂ
3 K
0 FPTS
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J. Elliott | 1/3 | 50 | 0/0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
R. BullockÂ
4 K
0 FPTS
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R. Bullock | 1/2 | 31 | 0/0 | 3 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
K. HuberÂ
10 P
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K. Huber | 6 | 41.0 | 4 | 53 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
A. Erickson 12 WR
4 FPTS
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A. Erickson | 6 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
J. BrissettÂ
15 QB
43 FPTS
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J. Brissett | 28/39 | 341 | 4 | 1 | 43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. MorrisÂ
7 QB
2 FPTS
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S. Morris | 2/5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. WalkerÂ
8 QB
5 FPTS
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P. Walker | 2/9 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. TolzienÂ
16 QB
0 FPTS
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S. Tolzien | 4/5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. RichardsonÂ
38 RB
3 FPTS
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D. Richardson | 9 | 36 | 0 | 8 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. PopeÂ
39 RB
3 FPTS
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T. Pope | 11 | 31 | 0 | 15 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. BrissettÂ
15 QB
43 FPTS
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J. Brissett | 4 | 29 | 1 | 10 | 43 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JonesÂ
34 RB
2 FPTS
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M. Jones | 6 | 24 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. LlorensÂ
37 RB
0 FPTS
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D. Llorens | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. NatsonÂ
6 WR
5 FPTS
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J. Natson | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. WalkerÂ
8 QB
5 FPTS
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P. Walker | 3 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. HazelÂ
14 WR
6 FPTS
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M. Hazel | 4 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 23 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. NatsonÂ
6 WR
5 FPTS
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J. Natson | 4 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 51 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. LigginsÂ
17 WR
8 FPTS
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J. Liggins | 3 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q. BrayÂ
11 WR
1 FPTS
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Q. Bray | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. PopeÂ
39 RB
3 FPTS
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T. Pope | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BracyÂ
2 WR
0 FPTS
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M. Bracy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. LlorensÂ
37 RB
0 FPTS
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D. Llorens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. DanielsÂ
47 TE
0 FPTS
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D. Daniels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. JonesÂ
34 RB
2 FPTS
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M. Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
H. Krieger-CobleÂ
81 TE
0 FPTS
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H. Krieger-Coble | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. ShowersÂ
10 WR
0 FPTS
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V. Showers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
K. MooreÂ
42 DB
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K. Moore | 5-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. WhiteÂ
38 DB
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C. White | 4-2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. ParryÂ
54 NT
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D. Parry | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. GeorgeÂ
59 LB
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J. George | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WalkerÂ
50 LB
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A. Walker | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. MingoÂ
52 LB
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B. Mingo | 3-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. SpenceÂ
55 LB
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S. Spence | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. BlackmonÂ
37 DB
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D. Blackmon | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. PowellÂ
45 DB
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T. Powell | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. MiltonÂ
28 DB
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C. Milton | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ThomasÂ
69 DE
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J. Thomas | 2-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
G. StewartÂ
90 DT
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G. Stewart | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. AyersÂ
56 LB
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A. Ayers | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
G. SickelsÂ
49 LB
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G. Sickels | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. HightowerÂ
39 DB
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L. Hightower | 2-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. SankeyÂ
48 LB
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D. Sankey | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. WilsonÂ
31 CB
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Q. Wilson | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. EdwardsÂ
92 LB
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L. Edwards | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. DesirÂ
35 DB
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P. Desir | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. CulliverÂ
35 DB
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C. Culliver | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. GrahamÂ
42 DB
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T. Graham | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. BashamÂ
58 LB
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T. Basham | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WilliamsonÂ
36 DB
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A. Williamson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
R. MartinÂ
42 SAF
0 FPTS
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R. Martin | 2/2 | 27 | 1/1 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
A. VinatieriÂ
4 K
0 FPTS
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A. Vinatieri | 0/1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
R. SanchezÂ
2 P
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R. Sanchez | 8 | 45.9 | 3 | 53 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
J. NatsonÂ
6 WR
5 FPTS
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J. Natson | 1 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
J. Natson 6 WR
5 FPTS
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J. Natson | 2 | 15.5 | 31 | 0 |