Colts Fall to Rams 27-20 After Mitchell Miscues

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Indianapolis Colts saw a promising road win slip away Sunday at SoFi Stadium, falling 27-20 to the Los Angeles Rams after a pair of costly mistakes by wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, a late defensive breakdown and multiple turnovers and penalties.

Midway through the third quarter, Mitchell made a contested catch and raced down the left sideline toward what appeared to be a 76-yard touchdown. Officials ultimately ruled he lost control of the ball just before crossing the plane and that it went out the back of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and possession for the Rams. Mitchell later was flagged for holding on a play that negated a 53-yard Jonathan Taylor touchdown in the fourth quarter. The two plays removed 14 potential points from Indianapolis’ total.

"It definitely stings," Mitchell said after the game. "The ball was put in my hands to make a play for the team, and it was a matter of losing focus. Just a play that can't happen. Just unacceptable. I just gotta be better for the team and for the organization."

Head coach Shane Steichen said Mitchell addressed the team at Monday’s meeting and that he had a one-on-one conversation with the receiver....