Colts' defense moving backward after strong start to season
The Colts love their young talent on defense but are searching for answers after forcing just one punt against rookie QB Sam Darnold and the Jets.
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2018 Schedule
1-5, 4th in AFC South
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- 8/30W 27-26
- 9/9L 34-23
- 9/16W 21-9
- 9/23L 20-16
- 9/30L 37-34
- 10/4L 38-24
- 10/14L 42-34
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Colts paying price for GM's stubbornness during free agency
Chris Ballard's focus on building through the draft and not spending for veteran talent has produced a young, mistake-prone team off to a 1-5 start.
Luck on loss: 'We need to improve as an offensive unit' (0:27)
Reich says team 'has to keep fighting' (0:57)
Myers kicks Jets-record 7 FGs in 42-34 win over Colts
Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record seven field goals, Sam Darnold threw two touchdown passes, and the New York Jets held on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-34 on Sunday to win consecutive games for the first time in more than a year.
Luck connects with Swoope for 2-yard TD (0:17)
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
The injuries continue for the Colts. Receiver Ryan Grant is out the rest of the game due to an ankle injury.
Luck finds Ebron for 18-yard TD (0:19)
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
The Colts have basically been handing the Jets points. New York has scored 17 points off three Colts turnovers to take a 23-13 lead at halftime. It's not that the Colts aren't forcing any turnovers. It's that they haven't taken advantage of them. The Colts have only scored six points off two Jets turnovers.
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
Colts running back Robert Turbin has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to a shoulder injury.
Hooker picks off poor Darnold throw (0:24)
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
Robert Turbin is being helped by the medical staff to the locker room. The Colts running back is having a difficult time walking by himself.
Luck finds Johnson for 34-yard TD (0:19)
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
The 34-yard touchdown pass by Andrew Luck was his first of at least 30 yards since 2016 Week 15 at the Vikings
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
Safety Mike Mitchell was signed by the Colts on Oct. 9, and five days later he's starting in place of the injured Clatyon Geathers.
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
Colts inactives vs. the Jets DT Margus Hunt,CB Arthur Maulet, DL Denico Autry, TE Jack Doyle, S Clayton Geathers, WR T.Y. Hilton and OL Denzelle Good
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Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
The signing of safety Mike Mitchell earlier this week was put into perspective for the Colts on Friday when coach Frank Reich announced that safety Matthias Farley will be placed on injured reserve. Farley left the Oct. 4 game at New England with a hamstring injury. The other players ruled out of Sunday's game at the New York Jets are WR TY HIlton, TE Jack Doyle, DL Denico Autry, S Clayton Geathers, DL Margus Hunt and OL Denzelle Good. TE Mo Alie-Cox is being elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to take Farley's spot
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
The Colts were without some key starters not named T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) and Jack Doyle (hip) in practice for a second straight day Thursday. DL Denico Autry (hamstring), TE Eric Ebron (shin/quad/ankle/knee) and OL Ryan Kelly (calf) did not practice. S Matthias Farley (shoulder/groin/wrist) and DL Margus Hunt (knee) also didn't practice. The good news for the Colts was that CB Nate Hairston (ankle) and LB Anthony Walker (concussion) were full participants. LB Darius Leonard (ankle) and S Clayton Geathers (concussion/ankle) were limited participants.
Shoulder problem? Andrew Luck letting it rip at record pace
Indianapolis' QB looks as healthy and productive as he was before his injury, but the Colts hope his passing attempts dip as they strive for balance.
St. Patrick's Day blockbuster looks like win for Jets -- and Colts
The Jets paid a steep price to move up to take QB Sam Darnold, but they have no regrets. Neither do the Colts, who picked two starting linemen.
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Colts WR Hilton, TE Doyle not expected to play
Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and tight end Jack Doyle are not expected to play against the Jets on Sunday.
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
It doesn't sound like T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) and Jack Doyle (hip) will play this weekend against the Jets because Frank Reich is still referring to them as "week to week"
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer
The Colts have signed safety Mike Mitchell and waived cornerback Lenzy Pipkins to help with the injury problems at the position. Starter Clayton Geathers (neck) and backup Matthias Farley (hamstring) both left last week's game against New England with injuries. Mitchell has played in 137 career games (84 starts) while playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2014-17), Carolina Panthers (2013) and Oakland Raiders (2009-2012)
2018 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 87 | 107 |
| Houston | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 135 | 137 |
| Jacksonville | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 109 | 126 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 152 | 180 |
Team Leaders 2018
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards286.010th
Rushing Yards83.230th
Points For25.313th
Points Against30.030th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Quenton Nelson | OG | Notre Dame |
| 2(4) | Darius Leonard | OLB | South Carolina State |
| 2(5) | Braden Smith | OG | Auburn |
| 2(20) | Kemoko Turay | DE | Rutgers |
| 2(32) | Tyquan Lewis | DE | Ohio State |
| 4(4) | Nyheim Hines | RB | North Carolina State |
| 5(22) | Daurice Fountain | WR | Northern Iowa |
| 5(32) | Jordan Wilkins | RB | Ole Miss |
| 6(11) | Deon Cain | WR | Clemson |
| 7(3) | Matthew Adams | ILB | Houston |
| 7(17) | Zaire Franklin | ILB | Syracuse |