All they needed was only a victory in their last regular season game against the worst team in the league, in the Jacksonville Jaguars, in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. That was what the 14-point favorite Indianapolis Colts faced but got manhandled by the Jaguars in an embarrassing 26-11 loss to end their hopes. That debacle rested on quarterback Carson Wentz’s shoulders who was promptly shipped out of town. Enter former league MVP Matt Ryan who was acquired from Atlanta for a third-round selection.
The 37-year-old Boston College product joins an offense led by running back rushing leader Jonathan Taylor who set a franchise record with 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns. Ryan is coming off a gruesome season in Atlanta but to his defense, he had a terrible offensive line and no running game to speak of, so it is fair to give him the benefit of the doubt for last season. Ryan will also have better wide receiver talent at his disposal with Michael Pittman Jr., who caught 88 balls for 1,082 yards in his sophomore season.
The Colts possess three stellar blockers to protect Ryan in Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly and Braden Smith. Nelson and Kelly were dealt with nagging injuries last season but should rebound in 2022. The Colts used their first draft pick on WR Alec Pierce out of Cincinnati and he should have an immediate impact as a rookie. Defensively, this unit should be improved. Former NFL defensive player of the year Stephon Gilmore joins the secondary and DE Yannick Ngakoue pads a pass rush that needed help. LB Darius Leonard and pro-bowler DT DeForest Buckner should maintain their impact plays.
The Colts do play the Texans and Jaguars twice this season so these four games should be easy-pickings. They get to steer through the NFC East and will have tough games against the Chiefs, the Raiders and the Titans on two occasions.
Indianapolis Colts Offseason Moves:
Notable Additions: QB Matt Ryan, QB Nick Foles, RB Phillip Lindsay, OT Dennis Kelly, DE Yannick Ngakoue, CB Stephon Gilmore, S Rodney McLeod, S Armani Watts
Notable Departures: QB Carson Wentz, RB Marlon Mack, WR T.Y. Hilton, TE Jack Doyle, OT Eric Fisher, OT Sam Tevi, G Mark Glowinski, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, CB Xavier Rhodes, CB Rock Ya-Sin, S Khari Willis
1st and 2nd Draft Picks: WR Alec Pierce (53)
2022-23 Indianapolis Colts NFL Futures Odds
- Odds to win the 2023 Super Bowl LVII: 25/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 AFC Conference: 12/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 AFC South -135
- 2022-23 Regular Season Win Total: Over 10 (-135)
- Odds to Make the Playoffs: Yes -185 | No +140
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If Ryan can stay in harm’s way, avoid turnovers and proficiently hand the ball to Taylor, the Colts should take the AFC South title. While the defending champ Titans endured a terrible offseason, the Colts have rectified their quarterback situation and pass-rushing issues. The two games versus Tennessee will be defining as to whom gets the honor of representing the AFC South but the Colts should come out on top in their division.
Last year’s record: 9-8
Ny Prediction: 11-6
2022-23 Indianapolis Colts Stage of Elimination
- To Miss the Playoffs +140
- To Lose in Wildcard Round +200
- To Lose in Divisional Round +325
- To Lose in Conference Championship Game +900
- To Lose in Super Bowl +2000
- To Win Super Bowl +2200
Odds According to Bovada as of August, 2022
2022-23 Indianapolis Colts Season Team Specials
Matt Ryan to have over 349.5 Passing yards in at least 2 Reg season games +125
Jonathan Taylor to have over 149.5 Rush yards in at least 3 Reg season games +225
Michael Pittman Jr to have over 124.5 Receiving yards in at least 3 Reg season games +225
Any IND Colts player to have over 1249.5 Reg season Receiving yards +275
Jonathan Taylor to have over 14.5 Rushing TDs & Michael Pittman Jr over 999.5 Receiving yards +300
Matt Ryan to have over 3999.5 Reg season Passing yards & over 25.5 Reg season Passing TDs +300
Jonathan Taylor over 1499.5 Reg season Rush yards & IND Colts to win AFC Conference +2000
Jonathan Taylor over 1999.5 Reg season Rush yards +2500
Micheal Pittman Jr most Reg season Receiving yards & Jonathan Taylor most Reg season Rush yards +15000
Season Props According to Bovada as of August, 2022
- Indianapolis will win AFC South
- Jonathan Taylor will rush for over 1,500 yards
- Indianapolis will sweep Jacksonville and Houston
- Matt Ryan will throw for over 4,000 yards
- Indianapolis will go over 10.5 wins
- Indianapolis will win a playoff game
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Indianapolis Colts 2022-23 Schedule
| PRESEASON | |||||
| W. | Date | Time | Opponent | Game site | TV |
| 1 | 13-Aug | 4:00 p.m. | at Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | WXIN |
| 2 | 20-Aug | 1:00 p.m. | Detroit Lions | Lucas Oil Stadium | WXIN |
| 3 | 27-Aug | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Lucas Oil Stadium | WXIN |
| REGULAR SEASON | |||||
| W. | Date | Time | Opponent | Game site | TV |
| 1 | 11-Sep | 1:00 p.m. | at Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | CBS |
| 2 | 18-Sep | 1:00 p.m. | at Jacksonville Jaguars | TIAA Bank Field | CBS |
| 3 | 25-Sep | 1:00 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs | Lucas Oil Stadium | CBS |
| 4 | 2-Oct | 1:00 p.m. | Tennessee Titans | Lucas Oil Stadium | Fox |
| 5 | 6-Oct | 8:15 p.m. | at Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | Prime Video |
| 6 | 16-Oct | 1:00 p.m. | Jacksonville Jaguars | Lucas Oil Stadium | CBS |
| 7 | 23-Oct | 1:00 p.m. | at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | CBS |
| 8 | 30-Oct | 4:25 p.m. | Washington Commanders | Lucas Oil Stadium | Fox |
| 9 | 6-Nov | 1:00 p.m. | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | CBS |
| 10 | 13-Nov | 4:05 p.m. | at Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | CBS |
| 11 | 20-Nov | 1:00 p.m. | Philadelphia Eagles | Lucas Oil Stadium | CBS |
| 12 | 28-Nov | 8:15 p.m. | Pittsburgh Steelers | Lucas Oil Stadium | ESPN |
| 13 | 4-Dec | 8:20 p.m. | at Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | NBC |
| 14 | Bye | ||||
| 15 | Dec 17/18 | TBD | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | TBD |
| 16 | 26-Dec | 8:15 p.m. | Los Angeles Chargers | Lucas Oil Stadium | ESPN |
| 17 | 1-Jan | 1:00 p.m. | at New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 7/8 | TBD | Houston Texans | Lucas Oil Stadium | TBD |
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