Colts coach Shane Steichen discusses fourth-and-8 strategy in loss to Chiefs
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
In a close matchup on September 20, the Colts fell to the Chiefs 33-30 in overtime. Indianapolis coach Shane Steichen defended his late-game playcalling, indicating he would have pursued a win on a fourth-and-8 situation if the Chiefs' defense had shown favorable coverage. Steichen's decision-making has become a focal point in discussions about the game, reflecting the importance of situational play in the NFL. The Colts are now looking to regroup following this narrow defeat.
- •Colts lost to Chiefs 33-30 in overtime.
- •Shane Steichen discussed his late-game strategy.
- •Steichen would have opted for a win on fourth-and-8.
- •Defensive coverage influenced playcalling decisions.
- •Colts aim to improve in their upcoming games.
- 7:43 AMESPN NFL — Colts' Steichen: Planned to go for win on fourth-and-8 if coverage was right
"Colts coach Shane Steichen defended his late-game strategy and playcalling in Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs, saying he would have gone for the win on fourth-and-8 had Kansas City showed a favorable defensive coverage.
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