The Colts would clearly prefer to have Andrew Luck under center.
But they’re certainly making the best of things with his backup on the field.
The Colts pulled away for a 25-12 win over the Buccaneers, improving to 6-5 on the season.
But perhaps as importantly, they’re 4-0 in games started by 40-year-old quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who has kept them alive and atop the AFC South standings, tied with the Texans.
Hasselbeck completed 26-of-42 passes for 315 yards and two touchdowns, playing the kind of clean game they needed while Luck’s out with a lacerated kidney.
The Buccaneers squandered some early momentum and continued signs of progress by quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 235 yards, with a touchdown and an interception.
The Buccaneers fell to 5-6 on the season, a disappointing follow-up to wins over the Eagles and Cowboys.