Colts fail to capitalize late in OT loss to Chiefs, fans react
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
In an overtime match against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 21, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts lost 33-30 after a controversial final possession. With the Colts at the Chiefs' 17-yard line, coach Shane Steichen opted to run the ball on consecutive plays for minimal gain before kicking a game-tying field goal instead of attempting to convert a fourth-and-8. This decision left over three minutes on the clock for the Chiefs, who subsequently managed to secure a field goal for the win. Colts fans expressed their frustration on social media, criticizing the coaching choice as a lack of aggression in a critical moment.
- •Colts had an opportunity at the Chiefs' 17-yard line in OT.
- •Shane Steichen called for two runs and later opted for a field goal.
- •Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a game-winning field goal.
- •Social media reactions highlighted fan dissatisfaction with coaching strategy.
- •Colts now face scrutiny as they look to rebound in future games.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Makes No Sense,’ ‘Coaching Scared’ — NFL World Turns On Shane Steichen After ‘Conservative’ Play-Calling Blows Colts’ Chance To Beat Chiefs in OT
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reax to Colts' final possession in 33-30 OT loss: Scared. No fight. malpractice.
"Indianapolis survived a major overtime scare when Daniel Jones’ 48-yard completion to Laquon Treadwell was initially ruled a fumble before replay overturned the call, leaving the Colts in striking distance against Kansas City. Instead, Indianapolis settled for a 38-yard Spencer Shrader field goal to tie the game.
"Colts coach Shane Steichen ran the ball twice and kicked a game-tying field goal with 3:11 to play in OT; Chiefs answered with a field goal. Colts fans are livid
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 5:30 AM‘Makes No Sense,’ ‘Coaching Scared’ — NFL World Turns On Shane Steichen After ‘Conservative’ Play-Calling Blows Colts’ Chance To Beat Chiefs in OT
Indianapolis survived a major overtime scare when Daniel Jones’ 48-yard completion to Laquon Treadwell was initially ruled a fumble before replay overturned the call, leaving the Colts in striking distance against Kansas City. Instead, Indianapolis settled for a 38-yard Spencer Shrader field goal to tie the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 5:01 AMSocial media reax to Colts' final possession in 33-30 OT loss: Scared. No fight. malpractice.
Colts coach Shane Steichen ran the ball twice and kicked a game-tying field goal with 3:11 to play in OT; Chiefs answered with a field goal. Colts fans are livid
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