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Instant analysis of Colts’ 38-27 loss to Saints

Here’s our instant analysis from the Colts’ 38-27 loss to the Saints.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-5) weren’t able to keep up in a 38-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints (4-4) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

This was a close matchup coming out of halftime with the Saints leading 21-20, but the Colts defense couldn’t hold up during the second half. They allowed two touchdowns to Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill, the former of which came on the back of Gardner Minshew’s interception.

The Colts have now lost three consecutive games and four of their last five, falling to 3-5 and the last spot in the division.

Here’s our instant analysis from the Week 8 loss:

Colts lose 38-27 to Saints: Everything we know from Week 8

Recapping the Colts’ 38-27 loss to the Saints.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-5) lost 38-27 to the New Orleans Saints (4-4) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Despite going into halftime down just one point, the Colts defense struggled in the second half and an untimely turnover from Gardner Minshew shifted momentum into the Saints’ favor.

Here’s everything we know from the Week 8 loss:

WATCH: Paulson Adebo comes down with huge interception against Colts

WATCH: Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo comes down with huge interception against Colts

The New Orleans Saints defense hasn’t had their best day against the Indianapolis Colts, but Paulson Adebo came in clutch when they needed him as he comes down with an interception as Gardner Minshew took a shot to the endzone. Adebo came down with the pick and then ran around finding himself on the other side of the field after a 27-yard return.

That was Adebo’s second interception of the season, his first coming against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. He’s now up to five interceptions in his young career. He also is now in sole possession of the team lead in interceptions as no one else has more than one. His third year is looking a lot better than his sophomore campaign so far.

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5 keys to a Saints victory over the Colts in Week 8

The New Orleans Saints offense must step up against an Indianapolis Colts offense that has created many big plays in recent weeks. 5 keys to victory:

The New Orleans are hoping to get back into the win column for the first time since defeating the New England Patriots. The Indianapolis Colts are the Saints third AFC South opponent in as many weeks. The New Orleans Saints defense has struggled in the first half of each of the last two games, but they have been stiff in the third and fourth quarter. Jonathan Taylor and the Colts provide another challenge for New Orleans.

Critically, the Saints offense is looking to put together a full game. New Orleans has had troubles ending drives with touchdowns. In general, New Orleans needs to do a better job using their weapons to their strengths. But here are their keys to victory:

Gardner Minshew set to face a Saints defense he has yet to beat

Colts QB Gardner Minshew is set to face a Saints defense he has yet to beat in two previous starts with two different teams:

The New Orleans Saints are preparing to take on the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 8 matchup. They’ll be facing backup quarterback Gardner Minshew, who has not had the best luck against the Saints in the past.

The Colts drafted Anthony Richardson in the first round this year to be their franchise quarterback, but the former Florida star is currently on injured reserve thus leading to Minshew starting.

Minshew has not had the best of luck against the Saints defense in the past. He’s currently 0-2 against New Orleans in his career. The first loss came as a member of the Jaguars in 2019; Minshew went 14-of-29 for 163 passing yards with an interception.

His second loss came late in the 2022 season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Minshew completed 18 of 32 pass attempts for 274 yards with both an interception and a touchdown lob, but he was sacked six times in that game, and the Saints left with a win. He’ll be looking to reverse this trend on Sunday.

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Final score predictions for Week 8’s Saints-Colts matchup

Here are our staff writers’ final score predictions for Week 8’s Saints-Colts matchup. Do the Saints have it in them to get back in the win column?

The New Orleans Saints have a winnable game coming up next, which is something that’s been said a little too often this season for a team that has struggled to reach a 3-4 record. But that’s behind them now. What’s important is that they take care of business against an overachieving Indianapolis Colts team that’s competing hard each week but still giving up tons of points and yardage defensively.

Do the Saints have it in them? Here are our staff picks for Week 8’s final score:

Colts’ valiant performance versus Browns should concern Saints

The Indianapolis Colts scored 38 points on a top-tier Cleveland Browns defense. That should concern the Saints, who have shown inconsistencies on offense:

After a 10 day break, the New Orleans Saints return to action against the Indianapolis Colts. Playing on Thursday night last week meant the Saints had a chance to sit down and watch the Colts game on Sunday versus the Cleveland Browns. What the Colts offense was able to do in that game was concerning.

The Browns and Saints share one huge similarity: the defense is the backbone of the team. Going into Week 7, the Browns allowed fewer total yards, rushing yards, passing yards and points per game than the Saints. Then, the Colts scored a season-high 38 points.

The one advantage the Saints have over the Browns is forcing turnovers. The Browns forced 4 turnovers and even scored on one of them. Even through that the Colts offense still found a way to generate consistent offense.

Indianapolis repeatedly drove down the field with long drives. Only two of their six scoring drives gained fewer than 75 yards, and they showed the ability to score quickly. The Browns saving grace is they were able to put up points and have a couple of lucky breaks go their way. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew challenged them all afternoon despite some lapses in ball security.

The Saints have been up-and-down offensively. New Orleans could put up points but there shouldn’t be confidence it will happen. Watching Indianapolis score with ease on a top-tier defense should concern the Saints because their offense might not be able to keep up if the Colts repeat that performance.

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Studs and duds from Colts’ 39-38 loss to Browns

Taking a look at the studs and duds from the Colts’ 39-38 loss to the Browns.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-4) lost their second straight game in heartbreaking fashion against the Cleveland Browns (4-2) on Sunday at home by a 39-38 score.

Despite dominating the game in just about every category, Indianapolis could not overcome turnovers and some controversial penalties on the Browns’ final drive of the game.

Here are the studs and duds from the Colts’ loss in Week 7:

5 takeaways from Colts’ 39-38 loss to Browns

Here are five takeaways from the Colts’ 39-38 loss to the Browns.

In a roller coaster of a game, the Indianapolis Colts found themselves on the bad end in the final result after the Cleveland Browns scored the game-winning touchdown with just 15 seconds left in the game.

There will be a lot of chatter about that game after the Browns got inside the five-yard line after a pair of highly questionable penalties. Darrell Baker Jr. first got hit with a ticky-tack illegal contact penalty on a play where E.J. Speed forced a fumble and DeForest Buckner recovered it.

On the following play, Baker Jr. was called for defensive pass interference when the ball was clearly uncatchable. It sailed over the receiver’s head into the stands. This loss wasn’t just on the refs. It was self-induced turnovers by Gardner Minshew that led to the Browns getting 17 points off of three of his four turnovers in this matchup. There was also a questionable decision by Shane Steichen to kick a 60-yard field goal, which got blocked by Myles Garrett and led to three points for Cleveland.

It’s woulda, coulda, shoulda, game for Indy but if you take away one of those turnovers or if Steichen elects to punt in that situation, then the contest wouldn’t have came down to the poor officiating on Cleveland’s game-winning drive.

This is a game the Colts should have won. Here are five takeaways from the loss:

Colts suffer heartbreaking loss to Browns: Everything we know from Week 7

Recapping the Colts’ wild 39-38 loss against the Browns.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-4) suffered a heartbreaking 39-38 loss against the Cleveland Browns (4-2) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

A back-and-forth battle all day long, the Colts were on the wrong end of some questionable calls by the officials at the end of the fourth quarter. Regardless, it was another up-and-down day from Gardner Minshew, who committed four turnovers again.

This certainly was one of the wildest games in Colts history, a game that included eight lead changes. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson left the game in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion and while he cleared the protocol, he did not return to the game.

Here’s everything we know from the Week 7 loss: