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Colts coach Shane Steichen explains decision to settle for a field goal against Patrick Mahomes in overtime

Following a thirty-three to thirty overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen faced heavy criticism for his conservative strategy during the extra period. After winning the coin toss, the Colts elected to defend initially, and later settled for a field goal following a fourth-and-eight situation rather than aggressively pursuing a touchdown.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs subsequently secured the victory with a walk-off field goal by .