Myles Garrett makes freakish play to block Colts field goal attempt
Myles Garrett might be superhuman. During the Cleveland Browns’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the hulking figure hurdled the Colts’ offensive line to block their 60-yard field-goal attempt.
While the Browns didn’t immediately return the blocked kick, they eventually converted the highlight play into points. After going three-and-out near the Colts’ 25-yard line, Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins drilled a 44-yard field goal to give Cleveland a 17-14 lead.
In the first half alone, Garrett tallied six tackles and two sacks which led to fumbles. The former Texas A&M standout has wreaked havoc on opposing offenses all season. Garrett entered the Saturday afternoon matchup with 13 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
Garrett’s field goal block isn’t his only highlight play. The 6-foot-4 defensive end also ripped past two Colts’ offensive linemen late in the second quarter to strip-sack Colts QB Gardner Minshew, resulting in a Browns touchdown.
Myles Garrett saves Browns from dire situation
Garrett is stepping up when his team needs it most. After suffering a painful sack in the first quarter, Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson was slow to get to his feet.
The former Clemson standout headed to the injury tent to be examined by the Browns’ medical staff. Watson reportedly struggled to lift his right arm following the collision. Backup QB P.J. Walker replaced Watson behind center.
Before suffering his injury, Watson was off to a sluggish start. The 6-foot-3 QB completed just 1-of-his-5 pass attempts for five yards. Watson also tossed an interception. While Watson is sidelined for now, he is questionable to return. He reportedly did not suffer a concussion on the play.
Although the Browns’ defense has been the standout in the game, it hasn’t been perfect. The team is allowing the Colts to pick up 7.9 rushing yards per carry. The lopsided statistic is a harsh contrast from Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski’s pregame goals for his defense.
“They have a really sound run scheme,” Stefanski said earlier this week, according to the organization’s website. “They have speed to have breakaway runs. In order to stop the run in any game, but particularly this game, you have to play as eleven.
“You have to be really sound in your run fits, and then you have to run to the ball because they run really, really hard. It’s good offensive line. They have a varied run scheme. So, in order to try to slow them down, you have to be in your gaps, and you got to run to the football.”
At halftime, the Browns lead the Colts 27-21.