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Predicting the outcome of all 17 games for the Colts this season

By Justin Bauerle

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) breaks away for a 67-yard touchdown Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, during a game against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) breaks away for a 67-yard touchdown Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, during a game against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. /
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball while Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) defends. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball while Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) defends. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 4 – Colts vs Titans

After coming off a home opener loss to the Chiefs, it would be tough to lose another home game, this time to your divisional rival. With so many divisional games early in the season, it’s going to be important to win every one you can this year.

Unfortunately, Derrick Henry is back and even though A.J. Brown is no longer a Titan, they were able to fill the roles with Robert Woods and Treylon Burks.

The big kicker here over the last week is that the Titans will be without Harold Landry for the entire season after tearing his ACL. This could be the difference maker at the end of the day that allows Indy to have a chance to squeeze by early.

Colts win (3-1)

Week 5 – Colts at Broncos (Thursday Night Football)

This will be the first of four primetime games for Indianapolis this season. Going to Mile High to compete against Russell Wilson is going to be a tough challenge. Especially since it looks like Denver took many steps to ensure that it is in a much better position to compete in the AFC West.

These will be challenges that I don’t think the Colts will be able to manage successfully. It will be a late-game issue that Denver will capitalize on and Indianapolis will just fall apart similar to the Monday Night debacle in Baltimore.

Colts lose (3-2)

Week 6 – Colts vs Jaguars

For the first time in what seems like forever, Indy will not end the season by playing the Jaguars. What should have been easy wins to walk into the playoffs have turned troublesome.

I don’t believe there will be a collapse for Indy this year. Ryan will continue his winning streak over the Jaguars and go on to be 6-0 against Jacksonville.

Colts win (4-2)

Week 7 – Colts at Titans

Originally, I had Indy and the Titans splitting the series, with both winning their matchups on the road. This time, the Titans get their defense figured out with the absence of Harold Landry and are prepared to stick it to Indianapolis.

Derrick Henry is going to end up running for 150+ yards with a couple of touchdown runs against Indy’s defense. The Indy offense just never gets going, which Titans fans cheer on Twitter stating that Henry is the King and JT is just an average running back not worthy of MVP chants.

Colts lose (4-3)

Week 8 – Colts vs Commanders

It’s the Carson Wentz reunion tour as he returns to Indianapolis for the first time since being traded to Washington. The Commanders have added another weapon with Johan Dotson and Wentz is playing with the most talented receiving corp in his career.

This will be a game that I believe Indianapolis will want to win the most, but coming off a tough emotional loss to the Titans, it’ll be a sloppy mess.

Wentz makes Indy remember the good times he had in Indy.

Colts lose (4-4)

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