{
  "id": 8671940,
  "title": "3 keys to victory for Colts in Week 2 Sunday Night matchup vs. Chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/3-keys-to-victory-for-colts-in-week-2-sunday-night-matchup-vs-chiefs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:12:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-keys-victory-colts-week-111259526.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts face a crucial Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in a Sunday Night Football game. To secure a victory and avoid a 0-2 start, three key factors must be addressed.\n\nFirst and foremost, the Colts must find success from Jonathan Taylor. The Chiefs dominated the Baltimore Ravens' run game last week, holding them to just 61 total rushing yards. To capitalize on their own rushing opportunities, the Colts will need to provide ample running lanes for Taylor early in the game.\n\nSecond, the Colts' defense needs to perform better than it did against the Broncos. Last game, the Chiefs were able to contain Denver's run game, limiting them to 61 rushing yards. With Taylor as their leading back, a strong defensive performance will be crucial for the Colts' overall success.\n\nThird, Daniel Jones must be given time to settle into the offense. The Chiefs pressured Bo Nix frequently, ranking fourth in the league for that statistic. Jones faced the third-highest rate of quick pressure and completed only 27.3% of his passes under duress last week. For steady offensive success, Jones will need adequate time to adjust to the Colts' system. Additionally, the Colts should aim to limit explosive plays on both sides of the ball, as the Ravens generated several big plays in their Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.",
  "summary": "If the Colts are going to beat the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, here are three keys to doing so.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "14 things to know as Colts try to recover from blowout in opener, avoid 0-2 start vs Chiefs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/14-things-to-know-as-colts-try-to-recover-from-blowout-in-opener",
        "published": "2026-09-20T09:01:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}