Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis’ biggest offseason need was supposed to be beefing up a young secondary that struggled in 2023. The Colts’ first two opponents, Houston and Green Bay, each rushed for more than 200 yards, putting winless Indy already in a two-game deficit in the AFC South and last in the NFL with 237.0 yards rushing allowed per game entering Monday. And with last season’s sacks leader, Samson Ebukam, already out with a torn Achilles tendon that leaves two big holes on Indy’s defensive line. Even with Buckner, the Colts allowed 100-yard rushers in consecutive weeks and Green Bay needed only two quarters to top 200 yards. While his league-high scoring streak ended at seven games, he accounted for nearly half of Indy’s 338 total yards with 103 rushing and 32 receiving.

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Colts defense picks up the pace as offense continues searching for answers to red zone woes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Colts defense picks up the pace as offense continues searching for answers to red zone woes

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts defense started this season struggling. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s group is playing stouter, holding teams — even the high-scoring Detroit Lions — largely in check long enough to give Indy a chance to win, and it’s the Colts offense that has struggled. You don’t want them on the field a bunch and as an offense …

Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts identified this week’s challenge long before watching any tape. “Everybody knows he’s a potential Hall of Famer,” Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson said. So, we definitely have a few things for him so he doesn’t get to the quarterback.” Indy’s best option would appear to be running the ball with Richardson and Jonathan Taylor, giving the …

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. And on Sunday, they finally responded by neutralizing Chicago’s ground game, forcing quarterback Caleb Williams to throw 52 times in a crucial 21-16 victory. You want to withstand, withhold and show who you are.” The Colts certainly showed they could problem solve after starting Week 3 bruised …

Colts rush for 3 TDs as struggling defense slows Bears offense for a 21-16 victory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts rush for 3 TDs as struggling defense slows Bears offense for a 21-16 victory

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor used his sheer strength — and a nimble cut — to give the Indianapolis Colts the jump-start they needed Sunday. Taylor scored twice and topped the 100-yard mark for the second straight week and Richardson helped Trey Sermon get across the goal line as the Colts held on for a 21-16 victory over the Chicago Bears. …

Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit Indy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit Indy

Associated Press  

Chicago at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 1 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Chicago 1-0-1, Indianapolis 1-1 Last meeting: Colts won 19-11 at Chicago on Oct. 4, 2020. Series notes Indianapolis has won two straight and four of the past six in a series featuring two foes that moved into separate …

Hard to take Colts seriously after they were steamrolled by Jordan Love-less Packers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hard to take Colts seriously after they were steamrolled by Jordan Love-less Packers

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson surveyed the field, rolled to his right and lofted a pass to Alec Pierce in the back of the end zone. #Colts Week 2 recap: • Indy gets ran over — again • Anthony Richardson’s rough game • Michael Pittman Jr.’s frustration More at @TheAthleticNFL —> https://t.co/BnLK1J0Ri3 pic.twitter.com/BZth9ycMNc — James Boyd …

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans
1 year ago

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts weren’t supposed to be here, playing a prime-time game in Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs. “One thing I’ve learned is how scrappy, how tough this team is,” 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday’s 23-20 win over Las Vegas. “We knew we had tough players, but it’s a different …

Colts continue uneven pursuit of playoff berth with one-sided loss to Falcons
1 year ago

Colts continue uneven pursuit of playoff berth with one-sided loss to Falcons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — After blowing out the Pittsburgh Steelers last week to move into a tie for first place in the AFC South, the Indianapolis Colts were feeling good about themselves as they tried to chase down a playoff spot in AFC. One week later, the Colts seemed at a loss for answers after a dispiriting 29-10 loss to the Atlanta …

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Indianapolis Colts were struggling mightily on offense last season when owner Jim Irsay decided to fire coach Frank Reich in the middle of his fifth season. “It stings a lot when you lose three games, especially the way it’s been going,” Colts defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis said. It’s basically a game every single day and you …

Colts turn to QB Minshew as they try to end an 8-game road skid against the London-weary Jags
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts turn to QB Minshew as they try to end an 8-game road skid against the London-weary Jags

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Indianapolis Colts are perfect on the road this season, having already notched wins at Houston and Baltimore. “It’s a new week, new situation, new team,” Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin said. That’s a big part of this week but playing a divisional opponent can help that.” The Colts, who put Anthony Richardson on injured reserve this week, …

How Colts’ failures on offense highlight need for change in approach next season
2 years, 1 month ago

How Colts’ failures on offense highlight need for change in approach next season

New York Times  

The Colts have an offense built to win in 1992 that can’t win in 2022, that’s hindered by an overpaid and underperforming offensive line, that can’t consistently score, finish in the red zone or put opponents away. “I think, part of it, is you have to have enough time to do some of the things you wanna do — push …

‘We’ve got to get this right’: Players-only meeting fuels Colts’ 27-17 win over Dolphins
3 years, 3 months ago

‘We’ve got to get this right’: Players-only meeting fuels Colts’ 27-17 win over Dolphins

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The frustration was still raw, the pain still fresh, when DeForest Buckner huddled with Frank Reich inside a hallway at Nissan Stadium last Sunday, player and coach trying to process 0-3. “I’ve been a part of a couple of bad teams in my career,” Buckner said. “Worry about your job,” he told them, “no one else’s.” …

Defense’s strong 2nd half leads Colts past Packers in OT
4 years, 1 month ago

Defense’s strong 2nd half leads Colts past Packers in OT

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis defense may have turned Aaron Rodgers into a true believer Sunday. After allowing three touchdown passes and 28 first-half points, the Colts held one of the NFL’s highest-scoring teams to three second-half points, forced a key fumble less than a minute into overtime and set up Rodrigo Blankship’s decisive 39-yard field goal for a 34-31 over …

Colts are now a run-first football team, but can they win this way long term?
5 years, 2 months ago

Colts are now a run-first football team, but can they win this way long term?

New York Times  

The last time the Colts ran the ball at a rate higher than their current clip, Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” was at the top of the charts and Michael Jordan had just unretired and was eyeing his fourth NBA title. It’s currently the fourth-highest rate in the NFL this season and a dramatic increase from 2018, when the Colts ran 38 …

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