KANSAS CITY – Shane Steichen , the Colts ’ famously aggressive, confident offensive-minded head coach, faced what was an all but game-icing fourth-down conversion opportunity late in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Chiefs ... and punted the ball, up 20-17, handing legendary Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes the ball and just under five minutes to tie or win the game in regulation.

Asked postgame about why he didn't go for it – the Colts were 7-for-9 on fourth down attempts over their last two games, including 5-for-5 in a 27-20 loss to the Steelers Nov. 2 – Steichen felt confident punting was the proper call.

“We always have those conversations before the game about what might happen, and then in the game, in the moment, those (thoughts) go through your mind,” he said. “We were just trying

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