Colts DB Julian Blackmon Sets Up Game-Winning Field Goal With Forced Fumble In Overtime
Nov 22, 2020, 6:06 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon set up a game-winning field goal with a forced fumble in overtime against the Green Bay Packers.
The Colts hosted the Packers on Sunday, November 22.
With the game tied at 31 apiece and 9:20 left in overtime, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers connected with wide receiver Marques Valdes-Scantling.
As Valdes-Scantling moved upfield, Blackmon punched the ball from the receiver’s hands.
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 23, 2020
The Colts recovered the ball at the Green Bay 29-yard line and set up a short field for the game-winning possession.
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 23, 2020
Four plays later, Indianapolis kicked a 29-yard field goal to win the game.
Blackmon finished the contest with five total tackles and a forced fumble.
With the 34-31 victory, Blackmon and Indianapolis improved to 7-3 on the season.
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