Live-Blogging: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints 12/16/2019

NFL: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of 'Live-Blogging on Shish on Professional Football'. Tonight it is Indianapolis Colts taking on New Orleans Saints. Colts are still mathematically in the hunt for a playoff spot in the AFC, while the Saints are fighting for home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs.

The Colts are led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett in passing. While Marlon Mack leads Indianapolis in rushing. While T.Y. Hilton leads the team in receiving.

Meanwhile the Saints are led by quarterback Drew Brees in passing. Alvin Kamara leads New Orleans in rushing. While Michael Thomas leads the team in receiving. 

It is Indianapolis Colts taking on New Orleans Saints, coming up shortly.

Colts are in their home white uniforms. While the Saints are in their home 

1st Quarter:
Indianapolis Colts Possession (From Left to Right): 
14:57: Lutz kicks the ball to Hines, who moves the ball to IND 16. 1st & 10.
14:51: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
14:46: Hines runs the ball to IND 20. 3rd & 6.
14:08: Brissett runs the ball to IND 28. 1st & 10.
13:25: Brissett throws a completed pass to Johnson, who is down at IND 47. 1st & 10.
12:51: COLTS TIMEOUT #1: IND 0, NO 0
12:47: Mack runs the ball for a loss at IND 45. 2nd & 12.
12:00: Mack runs the ball to IND 49. 3rd & 8.
11:23: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
11:12: Sanchez punts the ball to NO 2, where the ball is downed by Colts. PENALTY: Holding called against Colts. Ball on IND 39. 4th & 18.
11:03: BLOCKED PUNT: Sanchez punt is blocked by Washington. Saints Ball. PENALTY: Holding against Colts. Ball on IND 33. 1st & 10.


New Orleans Saints Possession (From Right to Left):
10:59: Murray runs the ball to IND 29. 2nd & 6.
10:30: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at IND 23. 1st & 10.
9:48: Murray runs the ball to IND 16. 2nd & 3.
9:13: PENALTY: False Start called against Saints. Ball IND 21. 2nd & 8.
8:55: Brees throws a completed pass to Kamara, who is down at IND 20. 3rd & 7.
8:04: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at IND 15. 4th & 2.
7:28: FIELD GOAL: Lutz kicks 33-yard FG. IND 0, NO 3

Indianapolis Colts Possession:
​7:28: Lutz kicks the ball to Colts Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on IND 25. 1st & 10.
7:22: Brissett throws a completed pass to Inman, who is down at IND 47. 1st & 10.
6:45: Mack runs for no gain. 2nd & 10.
5:59: Mack runs to NO 48. 3rd & 5.
5:23: Brissett throws a completed pass to Pascal, who is down at NO 41. 1st & 10.
4:40: Mack runs the ball to NO 39. 2nd & 8.
4:06: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
4:02: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
3:54: Sanchez punts the ball to NO 10, where the ball is downed by Colts. 1st & 10.

New Orleans Saints Possession:
3:48: Kamara runs the ball to NO 12. 2nd & 8.
3:10: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who moves the ball to NO 33. 1st & 10.
2:32: Brees throws a completed pass to Murray, who moves the ball to NO 45. 1st & 10.
1:55: Kamara runs the ball to IND 48. 2nd & 3.
1:13: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who moves the ball to IND 45. 1st & 10.
:44: Kamara runs the ball to IND 43. 2nd & 8.
:07: Brees throws a completed pass to Kamara, who moves the ball to IND 37. 3rd & 2.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
IND 0, NO 3

2nd Quarter:
New Orleans Saints Possession (From Left to Right):
​14:55: Bress throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Colts. Ball on IND 32. 1st & 10.
14:52: Murray runs the ball for a loss at IND 33. 2nd & 11.
14:12: Brees throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 11.
14:04: Brees throws a completed pass to Cook, who moves the ball to IND 15. 1st & 10.
13:20: Murray runs the ball to IND 14. 2nd & 9.
12:37: TOUCHDOWN: Brees throws a 14-yard TD pass to Thomas. Lutz kicks PAT. IND 0, NO 10

Indianapolis Colts Possession (From Right to Left):
12:37: Lutz kicks the ball to Colts Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on IND 25. 1st & 10.
12:37: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:31: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
12:27: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
12:20: Sanchez kicks the ball to Saints. PENALTY: Holding called against Saints. Ball on NO 15. 1st & 10.

New Orleans Saints Possession:
​12:14: Kamara runs the ball to NO 19. 2nd & 6.
11:34: Brees throws a completed pass to Cook, who is down at NO 24. 3rd & 1.
10:54: Line runs the ball to NO 26. 1st & 10.
10:15: Brees throws a completed pass to a one-handed Thomas, who goes ob at NO 47. 1st & 10.
9:42: Brees throws a completed pass to Murray, who moves the ball to IND 43. 1st & 10.
9:03: Kamara runs the ball to IND 37. 2nd & 4.
8:22: Brees throws an incompleted pass. PENALTY: Offsides called against Colts. Ball on IND 32. 2nd & 1.
8:17: Line runs the ball to IND 29. 1st & 10.
7:39: Kamara runs the ball to IND 28. 2nd & 9.
7:00: Brees throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Colts. Ball on IND 23. 1st & 10.
6:53: Kamara runs the ball to IND 21. 2nd & 8.
6:11: TOUCHDOWN: Brees throws a 21-yard TD pass to Tre'Quan Smith. Brees ties Peyton Manning for most TD passes all time. Lutz kicks PAT. IND 0, NO 17

Indianapolis Colts Possession:
6:11: Lutz kicks the ball to Colts Endzone, for a touchback. 1st & 10.
6:05: Mack runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
5:23: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
5:18: Brissett throws a completed pass to Doyle, who is down at IND 36. 1st & 10.
4:33: Brissett throws a completed pass to Pascal, who goes ob at ​IND 45. 2nd & 1.
3:58: Mack runs the ball to IND 47. 1st & 10.
3:21: Mack runs for a loss at IND 42. 2nd & 15.
3:21: SAINTS TIMEOUT #1: IND 0, NO 17
3:16: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 15.
3:11: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 15.
3:02: Sanchez punts the ball to Harris, who is down at NO 12. 1st & 10.

New Orleans Saints Possession:
​2:57: Kamara runs the ball to NO 19. 2nd & 3.
2:27: Brees throws a completed pass to Ginn, who is down at NO 32. 1st & 10.
1:58: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at NO 49. 1st & 10.
2:00 WARNING: IND 0, NO 17
1:50: Brees throws a completed pass to Cook, who is down at IND 33. 1st & 10.
1:50: COLTS TIMEOUT #2: IND 0, NO 17
1:43: Brees throws a completed pass to Cook, who is down at IND 22. 1st & 10.
1:10: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at IND 14. 2nd & 2.
1:10: COLTS FINAL TIMEOUT: IND 0, NO 17
:58: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at NO 6. 1st & Goal.
:40: Kamara runs the ball to NO 5. 2nd & Goal.
:07: PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Saints. Ball on NO 15. 2nd & Goal.
:02: Brees throws a completed pass to Kamara, who is down at NO 8. 3rd & Goal.
:02: SAINTS TIMEOUT #2: IND 0, NO 17
:00: FIELD GOAL: Lutz kicks 26-yard FG. IND 0, NO 20  The End of 1st Half. Saints will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
IND 0, NO 20

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Brees (NO) 20/21, 230 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing: Kamara (NO) 9 carries, 29 yards
Receiving: Thomas (NO) 9 receptions, 108 yards, TD 

Halftime Thoughts:
Brees is one TD away from breaking the all-time record for career touchdown passes currently hold by his Super Bowl XLIV Opponent Peyton Manning. 

3rd Quarter:
New Orleans Saints Possession (From Right to Left):
​15:00: Sanchez kicks the ball to Saints Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NO 25. 1st & 10.
14:57: Kamara runs the ball to NO 29. 2nd & 6.
14:19: Brees throws a completed pass to Kamara, who is down at NO 34. 3rd & 1.
13:35: T. Hill runs the ball to NO 39. 1st & 10.
13:16: INJURY TIMEOUT: Saints OT Warford is down on the play. IND 0, NO 20
12:48: Kamara runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
12:11: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at IND 41. 2nd & 1.
11:26: Murray runs the ball to IND 40. 1st & 10.
10:43: Murray runs the ball to IND 37. 2nd & 7.
10:03: Brees throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at IND 24. 1st & 10.
9:20: Brees throws a completed pass to Harris, who is down at IND 23. 2nd & 9.
8:35: Brees throws a completed pass to Kamara, who moves the ball to IND 19. 3rd & 5.
7:48: Brees throws a completed pass to T. Hill, who moves the ball to IND 5. 1st & Goal.
7:08: TOUCHDOWN: Brees throws his record-breaking 540th TD pass to Josh Hill. After the touchdown, they crowd gave him a standing oviation. Lutz kicks PAT. IND 0, NO 27

Indianapolis Colts Possession (From Left to Right):
7:08: Lutz kicks the ball to Colts Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on IND 25. 1st & 10.
7:03: Brissett throws a completed pass to Dulin, who moves the ball to IND 29. 2nd & 6.
6:27: Brissett throws a completed pass to Pascal, who moves the ball to IND 33. 3rd & 2.
5:46: Brissett throws a completed pass to Hines, who is down at IND 34. 4th & 1.
5:03: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Saints. Ball on IND 39. 1st & 10.
4:58: Mack runs the ball to IND 36. 2nd & 7.
4:20: Mack runs the ball to IND 49. 1st & 10.
3:56: Jenkins runs the ball to NO 46. 2nd & 5.
3:15: Brissett throws a completed pass to Dulin. PENALTY: Illegal Block in the Back called against IND 44. 2nd & 15.
2:52: COLTS TIMEOUT #1: IND 0, NO 27
2:43: Brissett throws a completed pass to Jenkins, who is down at NO 49. 3rd & 8.
2:04: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
1:58: Brissett throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. Saints Ball! 1st & 10.

New Orleans Saints Possession:
​1:52: Kamara runs the ball to IND 35. 1st & 10.
1:10: Murray runs the ball to IND 27. 2nd & 2.
:35: TOUCHDOWN: Brees throws a 28-yard TD pass to T. Hill. Lutz kicks PAT. IND 0, NO 34

End of 3rd Quarter:
IND 0, NO 34

4th Quarter:
Indianapolis Colts Possession (From Right to Left):
14:20: Colts ultimately went 3-and-out. They get stopped by a penalty on 4th Down at IND 29.  

New Orleans Saints Possession (From Left to Right):
12:59: Saints went 3-and-out. Thomas Morstead punts for the first time in the game.
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Indianapolis Colts Possession:
10:27: Colts gets stopped at IND 37. 

New Orleans Saints Possession:
7:25: Morstead punted for the 2nd time in the game.

Indianapolis Colts Possession:
3:56: TOUCHDOWN: Jordan Wilkins scored on 1-yard TD run. McLaughlin kicks PAT. IND 7, NO 34

New Orleans Possession:
3:56: Teddy Bridgewater comes in the game. 
2:00 WARNING: IND 7, NO 34
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
IND 7, NO 34
IND: (6-8)
NO: (11-3)

Final Leaders: 
Passing: Brees (NO) 29/30, 307 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing: Wilkins (IND) 3 carries, 10 yards, TD 
Receiving: Thomas (NO) 12 receptions, 128 yards, TD 

Final Thoughts:
It was a night about Drew Brees. Not only did Brees earn the all-time passing touchdown record, but he also had the highest completion percentage in a single game. The Saints stay on pace with the Packers and Seahawks for a share of the NFC lead at 11-3. 

As for the Colts, nothing was happening tonight. Drew Brees did the Colts a favor, by putting them out of them misery in this 2019 Regular Season, that started out with the retirement of Andrew Luck. The Colts are now eliminated from playoff contention.

But the Colts still have games to play in the 2019 Regular Season. They will host the Panthers on Sunday. While the Saints will visit Nashville to take on the Titans on Sunday. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live-Blogging on Shish on Professional Football'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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