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ArticleHow the Colts schemed Laquon Treadwell open for a huge play vs the Texans
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Treadwell broke open over the middle and Daniel Jones stepped up in the pocket, stayed composed and fired a strike that moved Indianapolis safely into Texans territory.
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Jones' adjusted footwork and patience delivered strike to Treadwell in game-winning drive.

Daniel Jones executed an excellent throw with adjusted footwork and timing to Laquon Treadwell on the game-winning drive. Rather than a textbook three-step drop, Jones took a modified drop with a typical drive step followed by three steps, then added a small shuffle to buy more time before hitching up twice in the pocket. The source explains that Jones adjusted to Treadwell's slower pace, giving the 15-yard dig route enough time to develop and staying patient rather than forcing the ball before the window opened. Once Treadwell got into the hole between the linebackers and deep coverage, Jones stepped up and delivered the ball on time. The source credits the design, Treadwell's execution, and Jones' patience as the three elements that made the play work at the biggest point of the game.

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