Colts’ Stats of the Recreation: Week 2 vs. Broncos

We are able to sit right here and dissect all we wish, and it’s actually entertaining, however ultimately all that issues is that the Colts are 2-0, and for the primary time in over 15 years. I think about myself an optimistic individual, and I used to be not anticipating a begin like this in any respect. Much more so when considering the opponents confronted. Certain, the Dolphins are inferior to I anticipated them to be, with issues unraveling quick down in Miami, however the Broncos are a darn good soccer workforce, and the Colts beat them. 2-0 within the AFC can also be an incredible begin, pondering of potential playoff tiebreakers. Have a look at us, speaking concerning the playoffs.

Colts’ defensive position generates simply 4 pressures

The Broncos’ offensive line is on the very least a prime 3 pass-blocking unit within the NFL, and the Colts have been with out their finest edge pass-rusher as Laiatu Latu was a late scratch due to a hamstring harm. The end result was as anticipated, with Indy getting simply 4 pressures in your complete recreation. A kind of got here on the excellent second as Grover Stewart received a hand up and compelled the interception late within the fourth, however the defensive position will should be significantly better if this protection is to carry, particularly with such a suspect linebacker corps.

Kicker Spencer Shrader excellent day/profession

Surviving the announcer jinx, Shrader maintained his excellent NFL document. Take it with a grain of salt, as he has not tried a kick over 50 yards but, however having a dependable man who can constantly make the brief ones is a large asset. I’d a lot moderately have a man that makes each single try underneath 50, than to have one that may kick 60+ however struggles with consistency. The Colts’ offense has been among the many finest at transferring the ball, however wrestle ending drives. If that development continues anticipate Shrader to get a lot extra probabilities.

Jonathan Taylor over 200 scrimmage yards

This was Jonathan Taylor’s redemption recreation, after what occurred final 12 months on a vital mistake that was the turning level final season. JT helped heal that wound, getting over 200 scrimmage yards, a landing, and being one of many largest the explanation why the Colts managed to get the win on Sunday. That is an All-Professional caliber working again who, like the remainder of the Colts’ offense, is reaping the advantages of getting a constant quarterback on the helm. With opposing defenses being compelled to keep in mind the passing menace by Daniel Jones, much more holes ought to open up for JT.

Xavien Howard focused 8 instances, Blackmon 1

With Ward dominated out for the sport, and Jaylon Jones positioned on IR, the Colts have been compelled to go together with Mekhi Blackmon and Xavien Howard as their exterior cornerbacks. Howard was focused 11 instances, permitting 8 completions for 78 yards and two touchdowns in accordance with PFF.com. The opposite three cases the place the ball was not caught, Howard drew a flag. However, Blackmon had a quietly strong recreation, being focused simply as soon as and forcing an incompletion. With Ward most likely again within the combine subsequent week, it seems as if Blackmon is the early favorite to play alongside him.

Colts 2/6 on redzone journeys

As talked about above, the Colts have actually struggled ending off drives. That isn’t an issue simply this season, as final 12 months it was additionally a wrestle, however this subject will certainly meet up with the workforce if it retains persisting. I anticipated extra creativity from Steichen with all of the instruments he has at his disposal, however thus far we now have not seen that in any respect. Maybe with extra time, and as Daniel Jones will get an increasing number of comfy contained in the offense, it can enhance.