NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2022?
We stacked NFL franchises from those in need of a teardown to those that just need a few tweaks. What are each eliminated team's outlook and offseason priorities?
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
9-8, 2nd in AFC South
Latest buzz on open NFL coach jobs: Dan Quinn's options, Chicago's plan and what we know about Jim Harbaugh
When could the Giants narrow their coaching search? Who is this year's Brandon Staley? Our insiders tell you everything they know.
Should Indianapolis Colts re-sign free agents like T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack, Mo Alie-Cox?
When it comes to the offensive side of the ball, the Colts have some key free-agent decisions to make this offseason.
The NFL's best head-coach hires of the past five years: Barnwell stacks the top 10
Sean McVay vs. Matt LaFleur vs. Sean McDermott vs. the field. These are the 10 best head-coaching hires made in the NFL since 2017.
NFL execs make 10 predictions for 2022: QB trades, coach surprises and more
Will Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers leave their teams? Could a big-name coach make a surprising decision? What will the NFC East teams do at QB? Execs help us look to the future.
Biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: QB questions, leadership voids and more
Quarterback uncertainty and coaching changes. Positional holes and cap-space problems. Every team needs something this offseason.
From Tom Brady to The Rock: The best ManningCast moments of the season
Peyton and Eli Manning closed things out as only they could. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the first season of the ManningCast.
Ranking Kyler Murray's scramble, Jonathan Taylor's top speed and other amazing NFL highlights
Which player recorded the fastest time while scoring a TD this season? Who had the quickest sack? Next Gen Stats has the answers.
Was Carson Wentz hyped too early in his career? (1:32)
Kupp, Adams among unanimous AP All-Pro picks
Five players, including dynamic pass-catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for the Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team.
Hour 1: Texans fire Culley
The guys react to the Texans firing David Culley after just one season. Chris Ballard's comments about Carson Wentz have everyone wondering if he'll be the Colts QB next season. Dan Graziano joins the guys to play Reputation vs. Reality.
Colts GM won't fully commit to Wentz for 2022
Days after the Colts' season came to a crashing halt, GM Chris Ballard was not ready to fully commit to Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback for next season.
Irsay on Colts' collapse: 'Buck stops with me'
Colts owner Jim Irsay addressed the team's collapse out of a playoff spot in a statement to fans Wednesday in which he said he's "more determined to bring Indiana a contending team."
Hour 1: Joe Judge Fired
The guys react to the Giants firing Joe Judge. Are Baker Mayfield and Carson Wentz the answer at QB for their respective teams? Jermaine Wiggins joins to preview Pats/Bills on Saturday.
2021 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams
The Jaguars fired their coach and have the draft's No. 1 pick, and the Browns missed the playoffs, again. What's next for non-playoff teams in 2022?
Hour 4: Top 2?
Where does Kirby Smart rank among head coaches in college football right now? Also, Former Colts DB Darius Butler joins the show to talk about whether he's concerned with Carson Wentz, and what he thinks about the slew of head coach firings. Plus, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum rejoins the guys to give his top 5 coaching openings right now!
The Aftermath of Week 18
We're diving into what stood out to us in week 18. Also, some coaching updates of who was let go.
FiveThirtyEight: The NFL Regular Season Ended As It Started: In Absolute Chaos
(Sara Ziegler, sports editor): The NFL's 2021 season brought us pure, beautiful chaos from start to finish, and we concluded Sunday night with more...
2022 NFL regular-season opponents for every team
Who will your favorite teams face in 2022? Here's a look at every franchise's home and road opponents for next season.
Final NFL playoff picture: Raiders, Steelers claim last AFC spots
Who is in the NFL playoffs? We tracked the final day of the regular season until all 14 teams clinched, and the field is finally set.
Colts in 'shock' after season ends in loss to Jags
The Colts, needing to win one of their last two games of the regular season, saw their playoff hopes dashed Sunday. "It's a bad feeling," QB Carson Wentz said. "Knowing that we were in control in our destiny the last two weeks and didn't get it done."
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Final view of the chaotic AFC wild card picture throughout the early window today.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Jonathan Taylor finished his sophomore NFL season with a position-leading 373.1 PPR fantasy points. His 625.9 through his first two seasons are also ninth-most by any running back in history.
Jaguars clown Colts 26-11, prevent Indy from making playoffs
— The Indianapolis Colts got clowned in Jacksonville. This one was more embarrassing than any other loss to the Jaguars, too.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Big shifts in AFC wild card picture so far today, as of ~3 p.m. ET -Colts plummeting -Ravens and Raiders climbing -Steelers losing but also benefiting from Colts' losing
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2021 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 419 | 354 |
| Indianapolis | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 451 | 365 |
| Houston | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 | 280 | 452 |
| Jacksonville | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 253 | 457 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards197.726th
Rushing Yards149.42nd
Points For26.59th
Points Against21.5Tied-23rd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(21) | Kwity Paye | DE | Michigan |
| 2(22) | Dayo Odeyingbo | DE | Vanderbilt |
| 4(22) | Kylen Granson | TE | SMU |
| 5(21) | Shawn Davis | S | Florida |
| 6(34) | Sam Ehlinger | QB | Texas |
| 7(1) | Mike Strachan | WR | Charleston Univ |
| 7(21) | Will Fries | OT | Penn State |