Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss just wanted a chance to prove himself in the NFL and his strong performance has lead Colts to 2 straight wins
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss just wanted a chance to prove himself in the NFL.After missing most of the preseason and Indy's season opener with a broken forearm, Moss returned last week and took all but one Colts offensive snap at Houston. His encore performance at Baltimore was even more impressive — 30 carries for 122 yards in Indy's 22-19 overtime win."Probably college," Moss said when asked about his last 30-carry day.
The Colts have won two straight largely because of Moss, who was acquired last year in a midseason deal that sent speedy back Nyheim Hines to Buffalo.But with 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor on the physically unable to perform list following offseason ankle surgery — and in the midst of a contract dispute -- Moss has emerged as the top alternative.
Indy used three running backs in a Week 1 loss to defending AFC South champion Jacksonville, getting a combined 16 carries for 25 yards. Moss took over the next week, running 18 times for 88 yards and a touchdown in the win at Houston. On Sunday, he helped keep Indy close by posting career highs in carries and yards while also catching two passes for 23 yards, including the third TD reception of his career."It was incredible," coach Shane Steichen said."Obviously, he popped the big one there at the end where he cut it back to get us in range.
Taylor could be activated in two weeks, and when he rejoins the team, Steichen will face one big question: How to use the two fourth-year backs together?Gardner Minshew. Indy's backup quarterback has been the consummate pro since replacing injured rookie Anthony Richardson in the second quarter at Houston. Aside from stepping out of the end zone for a safety at Baltimore, he's avoided the kinds of mistakes that usually make teams sputter. And he's helped the Colts win twice.
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