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Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

No One Can Catch Jonathan Taylor

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Dan McQuade

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Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium against the New York Jets on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mike White And Josh Johnson Outdueled By Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz throws an awful interception

Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

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Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley compete for a pass in the rain on Sunday Night Football.

A Miserable Football Game Is A Joy Forever

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Drew Magary

WESTFIELD, INDIANA - JULY 30: at Grand Park on July 30, 2021 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

There Is An Entire Lost Generation Of NFL Quarterback Drafts

Patrick Redford

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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E.J. Speed #45 of the Indianapolis Colts blocks a punt by Trevor Daniel #12 of the Tennessee Titans

Mike Vrabel Switched Punters And Hoo Boy Did It Blow Up In His Face

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Colts player Nyheim Hines is caught suspended upside down during one of his touchdown celebration flips