Jeff Saturday joked that the Indianapolis Colts will start calling zone-read plays for 37-year-old quarterback Matt Ryan.
Ryan has never been known for his swift feet, but his career-best, 39-yard scramble to convert a third-and-3 in the fourth quarter led to his winning touchdown pass two plays later.
“Jeff, he’s the thing that drives this thing,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said. “That’s the reason in bringing in him. I knew he had those abilities to come in and be a great leader and take over right away, because of all the help he had around him, because he knew to delegate. He, obviously, is thrilled with the victory, but in this league you’re on your next battle.”Ryan had been battling a shoulder injury and wasn’t sure if he was ready to return.
“We were at a point in the game where we needed to make plays,” Ryan said. “We didn’t need to press or anything like that, but when you get your chance, you’ve got to make it.”Paris Campbell scored a touchdown for the Colts on Sunday.The Raiders then drove to Indianapolis’ 16, but two defensive plays turned away Las Vegas. On third down, linebacker Bobby Okereke broke up a pass in the end zone that was in the hands of tight end Foster Moreau.
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