The Indianapolis Colts offense was a disappointing unit for the majority of the season, especially when it came to the passing game.
While several factors led to the down year for the Colts through the air, the group simply didn’t have enough of an impact to get the Colts into the playoffs. From inconsistent play at the quarterback position to injuries decimating the skill positions, the passing game failed.
Head coach Frank Reich knows that the unit must be better going forward.
“We have to be better, we didn’t play well enough to make our goals this year but we’re really close and we know it doesn’t take that much,” Reich told reporters on Tuesday. “So we just have to keep working at it.”
The Colts rank near the bottom of the league in most passing categories. They are fifth-worst in yards per game (197.7), 16th in touchdowns (22), and third-worst in yards per attempts (6.5).
It has been a tough season to watch the Colts passing game. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett started off hot, but his flaws only were magnified as the season progressed.
In the last seven games (excluding the Steelers game), Brissett has thrown just four passing touchdowns. In five of his games this season, he has failed to throw for a touchdown.
It will be an interesting offseason for the Colts. It is clear they love Brissett and truly believe in his talent, but the need for a new quarterback is impossible to ignore.
The passing game for the Colts was nothing short of disappointing this season, and they must do something to address the unit when the offseason arrives.