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Stock report from Colts’ Week 3 win over Ravens

Here’s the stock report from the Colts’ big win over the Ravens in Week 3.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-1) gutted out a tough win on the road in Week 4, defeating the Baltimore Ravens (2-1) at M&T Bank Stadium in a 22-19 upset victory.

Without Anthony Richardson and Ryan Kelly, the Colts offense was still able to keep pace with the Ravens thanks to a stellar performance from the entire front seven on the defensive side of the ball. It also helped that the signing of Matt Gay this offseason proved to pay massive dividends.

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 3 win:

Colts PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 2 win over Texans

Checking out the top PFF grades from the Colts’ win in Week 2.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) took care of business on the road in a 31-20 victory over the Houston Texans (0-2) in Week 2.

The offense moved very efficiently even after Anthony Richardson exited due to a concussion following the first quarter. The defense showed up in a big way to record six sacks and nine quarterback hits, and they tightened up in the red zone.

Here are some of the highest and lowest PPF grades for the Colts from the Week 2 win, as well as a few other notable grades thrown in:

Stock report from Colts’ 31-20 win over Texans

Taking a look at the stock report from the Colts’ 31-20 win over the Texans.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) put together a pretty complete game in the 31-20 victory over the Houston Texans (0-2) in Week 2 at NRG Stadium.

Even though rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson exited the game after the first quarter due to a concussion, Shane Steichen’s offense kept rolling with Gardner Minshew under center. Meanwhile, the front seven collected 6.0 sacks and nine quarterback hits on Texans rookie C.J. Stroud.

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 2 win:

Secret Superstars: The underrated players for Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season

From Baker Mayfield to Zack Moss to Ivan Pace Jr. to Deommodore Lenoir to Geno Stone, here are the NFL’s Secret Superstars for Week 2.

Not every great NFL performance is given by a well-known player. Just as often as you see the league’s marquee names ball out, there are those under-the-radar guys who rise up at the right time to add weight to their own names.

It happens every week, and we have collected this list of the most prominent Week 2 performances from those players whose deeds outweighed the import of their reputations.

Here are the NFL’s Secret Superstars for Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.

(All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus and Sports Info Solutions). 

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Colts PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 1 loss to Jaguars

Here’s a look at the best and worst PFF grades for the Colts in Week 1.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) failed to pull off the home upset against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium, extending their Week 1 winless streak to 10 consecutive seasons.

Despite the loss, it was a relatively encouraging outing from the Colts. They stayed competitive throughout the game and even hung tough amid several lead changes during the second half. The defense showed plenty of fight while rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson didn’t look overwhelmed at all in his debut.

Here are some of the highest and lowest PPF grades for the Colts from the Week 1 loss, as well as a few other notable grades thrown in:

Stock report from Colts’ 31-21 loss to Jaguars in Week 1

Here’s the stock report from the Colts’ loss in Week 1 to the Jaguars.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) kicked off the 2023 campaign with a 31-21 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 1.

While they fell short of pulling off an upset, the Colts showed plenty of fight and competitiveness until too many mistakes got in their way late in the fourth quarter.

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 1 loss:

5 under-the-radar Colts players to watch at training camp

Taking a look at five under-the-radar Colts to keep an eye on at training camp.

The Indianapolis Colts start training camp next week where temperatures will be hot, but several Colts battles will be hotter. The team needs a spark, and these players could provide a much-needed boost.

With head coach Shane Steichen now leading the team, who will thrive under his leadership?

Here are the five under-the-radar Colts players to watch:

Colts’ 2023 training camp preview: Offensive Line

Can the Colts offensive line bounce back in 2023?

The Indianapolis Colts are set to return for training camp at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield with their first practice being held July 26.

Before then, we’ll be previewing each position, giving our takes on the starters, position battles and projected depth chart entering camp under the new regime.

After a disastrous 2022 season, the Colts offensive line is looking for a major bounce-back campaign. Under new head coach Shane Steichen and new offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr., the hope is that the Colts can return their offensive line to producing as a strength rather than a weakness.

You can follow along with our training camp previews as we post the links below:

Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End
Offensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Cornerback
Safety Special Teams

Here’s our preview of the offensive line entering training camp:

The top 10 Colts players 25 and under

Taking a look at the top Colts who are 25 years or younger during the 2023 season.

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the youngest rosters in the NFL entering the 2023 season.

Through all three phases of the roster, not one player has reached his age-31 season yet. The closest is long-snapper Luke Rhodes, who turns 31 in December.

The youthfulness across the roster is obvious. The Colts brought in 12 new players via the 2023 NFL draft and a handful of others as undrafted free-agent rookies.

For this exercise, we considered players who will be 25 years old or younger throughout the 2023 season. They are ineligible if they turn 26 years old during the season, and we decided to exclude rookies simply because we haven’t seen them on the field yet.

With training camp right around the corner, let’s take a look at the top 10 players on the Colts roster who will be 25 or younger through the 2023 season:

PFF implores Colts to sign veteran guard

PFF believes the Colts should look to add veteran G Gabe Jackson.

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The Indianapolis Colts are less than a month away from the start of training camp, and there appears to be little competition for the starting right guard position.

Throughout the offseason training program, the starting role has belonged to Will Fries, a seventh-round pick during the 2021 NFL draft. He finished the 2022 season starting the final eight games and while he showed some promise, we’ve already seen what can happen when an unproven player isn’t given enough competition for the starting role.

So as Pro Football Focus suggested one move each team should make before training camp, they implored the Colts to add a veteran guard.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: SIGN OG GABE JACKSON

Jackson is coming off the two lowest-graded seasons of his career but was a model of consistency through his first seven NFL campaigns in Las Vegas. A 69.9 pass-blocking grade in 2020 was the worst of his run. Perhaps he can play some better football in a reserve capacity as opposed to preparing each week to be a starter.

Indianapolis started Will Fries down the stretch in 2022, and he earned a 44.4 pass-blocking grade with 15 quarterback hurries allowed — among the most at the position over the span. It will never be a bad idea to add some offensive line depth for new franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson.

The Colts typically stick to their guns when it comes to the valuation of the free-agent market. There’s a chance they make a move on the offensive line, which is something general manager Chris Ballard hinted toward following the 2023 NFL draft.

However, they haven’t done so yet as July officially arrived Saturday. It’s important for young players to get reps so they can continue to grow their game, but the lack of competition at right guard is alarming.

The Colts may believe Fries is the answer to their starting right guard question, and there’s a chance he exceeds expectations.

But adding competition in the form of a viable veteran like Jackson would help the team’s depth in a significant way.

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