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As the Indianapolis Colts prepare to welcome the Arizona Cardinals to Lucas Oil Stadium, fans are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The game, scheduled for August 17th at 7:00 PM ET, will showcase two teams eager to assert their dominance early in the season.

<img src="/imgproxy/xpVjA17w7XgJx3lzZOTgXh_advUbHYMr4UqbLyHcuDI/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzVmYzRmN2EzNDUyNzk0OGZjNGI3NWVkMGFlMjk0ZDdiLmpwZw==?image_id=138b738a-174a-4655-a974-3eafb1f6694e" alt="The United States and German flag logos are on the helmet Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marcel Dabo (42) before an NFL preseason preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)" title="The United States and German flag logos are on the helmet Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marcel Dabo (42) before an NFL preseason preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)" /> The Colts' performance in their previous game against the Denver Broncos highlighted both strengths and areas needing improvement. Despite a narrow loss with a final score of 34-30, the Colts demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit that kept them within striking distance throughout the contest. The offense managed an average gain of six yards per play, accumulating a total of 283 yards. Their efficiency in red zone situations was notable, converting 60 percent of their opportunities into scores.

However, turnovers proved costly for Indianapolis as they gave up two turnovers during the game. On defense, while they forced one interception and recovered two fumbles – showcasing their ability to create opportunities – they struggled with penalties which amounted to 79 yards lost over seven infractions.

Special teams had mixed results; Matt Gay successfully converted one out of two field goal attempts and all extra point attempts were successful thanks to Matt Gay and Spencer Shrader's efforts. The return game showed promise with Anthony Gould leading with an impressive average return yardage on kickoffs.

Looking ahead to their matchup against the Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium – known for its loud environment and retractable roof that can offer either an indoor or outdoor atmosphere depending on weather conditions – it's clear that minimizing mistakes will be crucial for Indianapolis. The team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities while limiting penalties will be key factors in securing a victory.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live from Lucas Oil Stadium or tune in from home as these two teams battle it out on August 17th at 7:00 PM ET.

Nicolas Deslauriers

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