Josh Downs’ Kobe Bryant mentality is exactly what the Colts should be channeling

Horseshoe Heroes writer Ernesto Cova argues that wide receiver Josh Downs brought the right mindset to the Indianapolis Colts following their narrow Week 3 victory over the Houston Texans. Despite securing their first win of the season via a late game-winning field goal, Downs emphasized after the game that the team still has execution issues to clean up and cannot afford complacency.

Cova compares Downs' reaction to Kobe Bryant's famous "job's not finished" mentality, noting that the 1-2 Colts face a slim margin for error. With an upcoming international fixture against the Washington Commanders, the writer stresses that Indianapolis must maintain this focused attitude rather than celebrating their initial victory.