Previewing the Indianapolis Colts Offense
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the most important stretch of their schedule this week as they take on the Indianapolis Colts.
Currently ranking in the top 10 in points per with a little over 27 per game, the Colts offense has rebounded after being a league-average 16th last season.
Bringing in veteran quarterback Philip Rivers on a one-year deal has certainly helped.
The 38-year old has already thrown as many touchdowns (18) as previous starter Jacoby Brissett did all of last season.
Rivers has benefited from a varied supporting cast across all of the team’s skill positions.
The Colts go three deep at running back with rookie Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines all carving out significant roles.
At wide receiver, longtime stalwart T.Y. Hilton leads the team with 518 yards, but it’s never been only one guy that Rivers has preferred. He’s spread the ball around, as seven players have 20 or more receptions.
Young receivers like Zach Pascal and Michael Pittman Jr. have benefited from Rivers never having concern who it is, just as long as you’re open.
The Colts have no shortage of thigh ends as well, with Mo Allie-Cox, Jack Doyle and Trey Burton all having started games this season.
It would be remiss, however, not to bring up the biggest strength of the Colts offense, and that is their offensive line.
Anchored by one of the best guards in the league in Quenton Nelson, as well as former first-round picks Anthony Castonzo and Ryan Kelly, it’s a unit that is become known for its dominance.
Strangely enough, that hasn’t translated to the running game this season, as the Colts rank only 30th. However, the line has given Rivers plenty of protection by only allowing 13 sacks.
It’s a unit that’s not the flashiest, but produces all the same. And with the ability they have to dominate up front, the Raiders defense needs to come ready for a physical day.
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