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Colts' Playoff Hopes Dim as Buckner, Gardner Injured
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In a devastating blow to their playoff hopes, the Indianapolis Colts place star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on season-ending injured reserve due to a neck injury. The teams defense, already battered, now faces the challenge of replacing Buckners impact, with cornerback Sauce Gardner also questionable for Sundays game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite their offensive prowess earlier in the season, the Colts now face a long shot at the playoffs, relying on their depleted defense to step up and secure a win.
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