Jason Logan's Indianapolis Colts preview for 2024, where their success hinges on QB Anthony Richardson's ability to stay healthy.
Anthony Richardson's abbreviated 2023 campaign was promising before it was derailed. He is a dual-threat QB who can strike fear in the hearts of opponents. But can he stay healthy? If so, he and RB Jonathan Taylor can make up for a weak defense.The rookie quarterback led the Colts to a 2-2 record as the starter before a shoulder injury in Week 5 folded his first year in the pros.
If Indianapolis can run the ball, it will control tempo and clock. That means long extended drives wearing away at opponents and chewing up a ton of time. That protects a suspect defense and limits the amount of possessions rival offenses get. Indianapolis finished 2023 toward the back half of the league in most defensive stats, including DVOA and EPA allowed per play. It was equally as poor against the pass as it was versus the run.
Starting on the right foot has been tough for this franchise over the past decade. Indianapolis is 1-9 SU and 1-8-1 ATS in Week 1 since 2014, including last year’s opening loss to Jacksonville. This year, the Texans await in Week 1 with books giving the Colts +1.5 as home underdogs.The Colts run one of the toughest gauntlets in the NFL between Week 7 and Week 12. They take on Miami, Houston, Buffalo, the Jets, and Detroit in that span.
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