For 45 minutes, the Indianapolis Colts looked like a polished AFC contender . They were balanced, composed, and in total control. Football games, though, last 60 minutes. In Week 12, the Colts discovered just how brutal those final moments can be. After holding an 11-point fourth-quarter lead, Indianapolis melted down in staggering fashion. They ultimately lost, 23-20, in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs . A defense that had frustrated Patrick Mahomes all afternoon watched its effort go to waste as the offense, led by Daniel Jones , went cold at the worst possible time.

Haunting collapse

The collapse featured everything a playoff hopeful cannot afford. Colts fans saw three-and-outs when the game needed closing out. They abandoned drives, had tight-window misses, and had questiona

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