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How the Colts schemed Laquon Treadwell open for a huge play vs the Texans

Trailing by one point with just over 90 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter on September 27, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts needed a decisive advance from deep in their own territory against the Houston Texans. Quarterback Daniel Jones connected with Laquon Treadwell on a crucial 15-yard dig route utilizing a dagger concept, moving the offense into opponent ground and setting up Spencer Shrader for the game-winning field goal to snap a nine-game losing skid.

The successful scheme capitalized on a Cover 3 defensive look by utilizing Josh Downs as a slot receiver running a vertical clearing route to occupy the deep safety. Treadwell made his first target of the day count by securing the catch, intentionally going to ground to avoid a repeat of a previous week's near-fumble in Kansas City, and completing the clutch play that secured the victory at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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