Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) watches as Indianapolis Colts free safety Colt Anderson (32) is tackled New England Patriots running back James White (28) on a punt in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis on Oct. 18, 2015. (AJ Mast, The Associated Press)
The Indianapolis Colts took the phrase “having no offensive line” to the umpteenth degree Sunday night.
Late in the third quarter, on fourth and 3, the Colts tried for a fake punt trick play — of sorts — against the visiting Patriots. Nine of their 11 players shifted to the far right side of the field, while safety Colt Anderson lined up under center behind receiver Griff Whalen.
New England’s defense seemed confused but overloaded the line (because, you know, two guys rushing should overwhelm the single blocker).
The Colts hike the ball, Anderson gets swallowed up by the Patriots defense.
Sportscaster Cris Collinsworth was spot on in commentary: “What. The. Heck?”
Adding salt to the wound, there was a flag on the play for illegal formation as the entire right side of the line was not on the line of scrimmage.
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