The Indianapolis Colts came into Week 4 unbeaten and full of belief. But at SoFi Stadium, that confidence evaporated in a 27-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams . Indianapolis had its chances, but costly mistakes piled up and exposed glaring weaknesses.
Most concerning? A secondary that simply couldn’t cope with the firepower of Sean McVay’s offense. Rams wideout Puka Nacua turned the afternoon into his personal showcase, torching the Colts for 13 receptions, 170 yards, and a score.
It was a harsh reminder that this defense remains vulnerable, no matter how much pressure the front four generates.
After the game, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo didn’t shield veteran cornerback Xavien Howard from criticism. When asked if Howard’s struggles were sustainable moving forward, Anarumo’s