The Indianapolis Colts would likely need to make the playoffs in 2026 for Shane Steichen to keep his job, but a putrid Week 1 performance didn't help his cause.
Week 1 was brutal for the Indianapolis Colts against the Baltimore Ravens, and the rookie class didn't look prepared for immediate success.
The Indianapolis Colts came away from Week 1 with plenty to work on and figure out, but they can rest assured that Jonathan Taylor isn't one of those things.
While everyone expects the quarterback to do all of the heavy lifting, the Indianapolis Colts had bigger problems than Daniel Jones in Week 1.
CJ Allen wasn't the first recent Indianapolis Colts second-rounder to be a dud in Week 1, but what follows from the LB will need to reverse a worrying trend.
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The 2026 Indianapolis Colts already appear to have the same defensive problem that most other Lou Anarumo-led defenses have had: They aren't good.