The Indianapolis Colts will face the Tennessee Titans on the road this Sunday at 1 p.m. EST for their week six matchup.
Last week’s performance showed a Colts offense that started strong but faltered in the middle of the game. Although Joe Flacco was impressive for a backup, the offense managed only 10 points through the first three quarters, with most of their scoring coming from one successful opening drive. A couple of uncharacteristic plays contributed to the limited output, both courtesy of Tyler Goodson.
The absence of Anthony Richardson significantly impacted the running game, which struggled without his mobility. While Jonathan Taylor could have made a difference, his absence meant that the Jaguars’ defense didn’t have to respect Flacco’s running ability, allowing them to focus on shutting down the Colts’ ground game.
Defensively, last week was a tough outing for the Colts. Despite the offense scoring 34 points, a win was still expected.
This week, the Colts’ offense will likely mirror last week’s performance, with Flacco steady but unable to generate big plays, leading to potential struggles in their rushing game.
As for the defense, it appears to be facing another challenging week. Quarterback Will Levis of the Titans is expected to shine against a struggling Colts defense. The defensive scheme, while simple, has not been executed properly, leading to failures such as coverage breakdowns. Although criticisms of defensive coordinator Gus Bradley have been frequent, if players fail to follow the most fundamental rules, it becomes a larger issue of execution.
The recent cut of cornerback Dallis Flowers might serve as a wake-up call for the defense. This game could provide crucial insights into the Colts’ defensive strategy moving forward for the rest of the season.
Fans are encouraged to engage and share their thoughts during this week six matchup. Go Colts!