INDIANAPOLIS — It didn’t take long for the Buffalo Bills to get on the board against the Indianapolis Colts.
After the Bills were forced to punt after a four-play drive to open the game, the defense immediately victimized quarterback Joe Flacco. Nickel cornerback Taron Johnson picked off Flacco and returned the ball 23 yards for a touchdown.
The pass was intended for wide receiver Josh Downs, but Flacco’s throw was short, and Johnson was able to easily take it away.
TARON JOHNSON TO THE HOUSE FOR THE PICK-6!
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It was the third career pick-six for Johnson (including playoffs) and the team’s second interception return for a touchdown this season, matching its total from 2023.
The Bills have sent a blitz on two Flacco dropbacks, and both have resulted in interceptions. The Bills had just one interception on a blitz this season entering Sunday.
This is Flacco’s 40th career game with multiple interceptions, the second most among active players (Matthew Stafford is first with 44).
