Category: Colts Wire Features

Colts’ unofficial depth chart for Week 15

Here’s the depth chart for the Colts in Week 15.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) released their unofficial depth chart ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6).

The term “unofficial” should be taken to heart here as the pecking order could change on a whim. Still, we’re here to take a look at the depth chart going into the divisional matchup against the Titans.

Here’s a look at the unofficial Week 15 depth chart for the Colts:

AFC playoff picture Week 15: Colts looking to bounce back

Taking a look at where the Colts sit in the AFC playoff picture entering Week 15.

With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Indianapolis Colts find themselves near the top of a six-team group all vying for the final two wild-card spots in the AFC playoff race.

Coming off their worst loss of the season, a 34-14 defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Colts are looking to show they have what it takes to bounce back when tensions are rising.

Now, it’s time to take a look at the updated AFC playoff picture entering Week 15:

Colts’ power rankings roundup Week 15: A small step back

Checking in on where the Colts sit in the power rankings for Week 15.

The final month of the season commences this week as the Indianapolis Colts (7-6) look to get back in the win column after snapping a four-game winning streak.

In what was easily their worst loss of the season, the Colts had no answer for the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) in the 34-14 loss on the road in Week 14. Other teams around them in the playoff race suffered similar fates so there’s still a  chance they make it into the dance if they can right the ship.

The majority of outlets dinged the Colts in the power rankings due to the loss, but they still sit in the middle of the teens for the most part. A win at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) in Week 15 should help their standing.

Next to their ranking, the number in parentheses indicates the change from the previous week. A positive number means they’re moving up the power rankings.

Here’s where the Colts stand in the Week 15 power rankings:

Stock up, stock down from Colts’ 34-14 loss to Bengals

Taking stock from the Colts’ loss in Week 14 against the Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) were defeated 34-14 on Sunday by the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) at Paycor Stadium.

In what was easily the worst game they’ve played all season, the Colts simply didn’t have it. They were outmatched in all three phases of the game, and their inability to limit the self-inflicting wounds buried any chances of pulling off a comeback.

Now, it’s time to take a look at whose stock was impacted from the team’s largest loss of the season.

When taking stock of a player’s performance, it’s best to be fluid. A player’s stock will fall and rise throughout the season so none of this is set in stone. However, it is important to take note of the narratives and storylines taking place as the campaign progresses.

A player’s stock can be impacted by factors such as their performance or the type of snaps they receive during the games.

Here’s a look at the stock report for the Colts following the Week 14 loss:

Colts’ snap count analysis from Week 14 loss to Bengals

Analyzing the Colts’ snap counts from the Week 14 loss.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) snapped their four-game winning streak with a 34-14 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) on Sunday at Paycor Stadium.

Despite erasing a 14-0 deficit just before halftime, the Colts came out flat in the second half. They allowed the Bengals to score 20 unanswered points over the final two quarters, failing to generate any sort of momentum in any phase of the game.

This truly was the worst game we’ve seen from the Colts this season. They typically keep the game close until the end, but there simply looked like a different team than what they’ve put on the field over the last month.

Here’s a look at the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams from the Week 14 loss, followed by our analysis below:

5 takeaways from Colts’ 34-14 loss to Bengals

Here are five takeaways from the Colts’ brutal loss to the Bengals.

Today was not the day for the Indianapolis Colts in their blowout loss on the road to the Cincinnati Bengals.

All three phases of the game disappointed and played a major factor in the dominating win by Cincy. The Indy offense struggled to find a rhythm, the defense got gashed on screen plays and played flat for the majority of the game, and the special teams left points off the board as well as muffed a punt.

This was a crucial loss by the Colts but with other teams across the AFC in the playoff hunt losing this week as well, they still can control their fate in the final four weeks.

But for now, here are five takeaways from the dreadful Week 14 loss from Indianapolis:

Studs and duds from Colts’ 34-14 loss to Bengals

Here are the studs and duds from the Colts’ 34-14 loss to the Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) snapped their four-game winning streak, falling 34-14 to the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) on Sunday.

It wasn’t pretty throughout the game in all three phrases, especially in the second half. Indianapolis tied the game at 14-14 at the half but was outscored by 20 points in the second half.

The offense failed to muster up any points in the second half and the defense allowed 20 points in the second half.

Here’s a look at the studs and duds from the Week 14 loss:

Colts’ player of the game vs. Bengals: Ronnie Harrison Jr.

Ronnie Harrison Jr. is our player of the game from the loss to the Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) ran into a brick wall offensively as they struggled to keep up with the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) in a 34-14 loss.

Unfortunately, their four-game winning streak ended as Jake Browning and the Bengals netted several explosive plays that the Colts could not match. (For example, at one point, three screen plays amounted to 124 yards of offense from Joe Mixon and Chase Brown.) Additionally, penalties and a turnover were the undoing for the Colts, stalling any chances they had to make something shake.

However, there was something to be hopeful about as Ronnie Harrison Jr. found a way to make an impact with the injury to linebacker EJ Speed.

Truthfully, Harrison has been playing very well since the Colts parted ways with Shaquille Leonard and gave him a chance at playing linebacker. Sunday was no different. During the game, he snagged a nifty pick-six that gave the Colts some life entering halftime.

Harrison ended the day with four total tackles, including three solo.

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Chuck Pagano on Michael Pittman Jr. : ‘Ballard, you better pay the man’

Chuck Pagano makes the case for Michael Pittman Jr. to be paid.

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is loudly banging the table for Michael Pittman Jr. to be paid.

After watching the Jonathan Taylor tug-of-war with the Colts this offseason, many around the league wondered whether the next most likely man to be paid — Pittman — would also end up struggling to land a deal with the team.

But Pittman has essentially put many of those questions (including whether or not he was a top receiver) to bed this season with some record-breaking performances.

His stellar play has turned heads and gotten the attention of former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano. Pagno is advocating on his behalf and recently told a local Indy news station that Pittman “deserves a bag.”

(Warning: NSFW language.)

A second-round pick in 2020, Pittman is in the final year of his rookie contract. The market for wideouts is an expensive one, and Pittman has continued to prove he’s the catalyst of the offense.

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