There is no player on the Colts happier than Rigoberto Sanchez

Peter Miller

There is no player on the Colts happier than Rigoberto Sanchez image

The Indianapolis Colts are 2-0 for the first time since 2009 after a dramatic, last gasp 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos.

Spencer Shrader’s 45-yard field goal on the final play was the difference on Sunday. Quarterback Daniel Jones was excellent as well, passing for over 315 yards and recording two total touchdowns. Running back Jonathan Taylor contributed 215 total scrimmage yards as well.

All these players will undoubtedly be pleased with themselves and how strong the team has been out of the gate this year. But there’s one player enjoying himself more than everyone else: punter Rigoberto Sanchez.

Through two games, the Colts still have not punted once. Their first 10 posessions of the season resulted in points, becoming the first team in NFL history to achieve that feat. 

That streak only came to an end after a turnover on downs against Denver. Sanchez is yet to put his foot through the ball, making his job as easy as it could ever get. Per Colts PR, no team has ever gone without a punt in its first two games in NFL history. 

Since entering the league in 2017, Sanchez has only had one game without a punt, the season opener in 2020. So back-to-back games without one is certainly a luxury. 

Only time will tell when his first punt of the season will come, but for now, he’s enjoying the Colts’ start more than any of his teammates by far.

Peter Miller

Peter Miller is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is pursuing a degree in sports media from Indiana University-Bloomington. He is a contributor for the Hoosier Network, covering the Indianapolis Colts and Hoosier athletics. He has experience as a credentialed reporter at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and is an NFL Draft enthusiast.