The Indianapolis Colts suffered their first loss of the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The AFC South team couldn’t keep up with the NFC West co-leaders and saw their unbeaten run ended with a 27-20 loss.

Veteran cornerback Xavien Howard was on the receiving end of criticism after the game. Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua had a field day against Howard in a game where he allowed seven catches on 10 targets for 112 yards and a touchdown.

Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was asked about Howard’s performances, but he rejected any notion that the CB was responsible for the team’s loss.

Lou Anarumo takes the blame for Colts’ loss to Rams

Instead, Anarumo said that the entire defense, including himself, needs to do better. The former Cincinnati Bengals coordinator went a

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