The Indianapolis Colts are playing some of the best football since Peyton Manning suited up for the blue and white. Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard have built a powerhouse that can't be stopped in 2025. One stat in particular shows how dominant the Colts are at moving the ball.
Offensive EPA (Expected Points Added) measures how effective an offense is at moving the ball. A somewhat unknown stat, it measures the offensive efficiency based on how far the offense has to move the ball to score points. For example, if the offense starts at the opponent's 5-yard line or their own 5-yard line and scores a touchdown, those are measured and scored differently.
Explained in simple terms, the farther the team drives the ball and scores a touchdown, the higher the score. This year, the Colts rank number one in total EPA and EPA per play. This stat cements the Colts as the dominant offense in the NFL and proves they won't be slowing down anytime soon.
The Colts have hit the gas pedal and won't be letting off
The Colts' best stat of the season is a 50% points rate on each possession. In other words, the Colts are scoring points on 50% of their possessions, leading the NFL. Compare these stats to last season, when the Colts were ranked 24th in EPA per play and scored on only 37% of their possessions.
Additionally, the Colts lead the league in negative plays and boast a 2.53% sack rating, the best in the NFL. Shane Steichen has this offense running so well; the Colts rank number 1 in rush EPA with 0.11 - thanks to Jonathan Taylor and his MVP-level season - and number six in passing EPA with 0.11 as well, highlighting the balanced attack the offense is taking.
However, the most important stat of all is EPA per play. At 0.18, the Colts are dominating the NFL. Compare this to last season, where the total was -0.06, meaning the majority of the plays were negative.
Not only are the Colts dominating in every EPA stat, they're also number one in Points Per Play with .537. Compare this to the historic 2013 Broncos team under Peyton Manning, with a .507 points per play.
Additionally, with the injury to Emeka Egbuka, the Colts could have the front-runner for Rookie of the Year in Tyler Warren - if Cam Skattebo ever slows down in New York. The 2025 Colts are the most effective they have been in the Shane Steichen era, but we have seen late-season implosions from previous dominant teams.
The Colts are on their way to another AFC South title and a possible home playoff game for the first time since Andrew Luck retired. This week, the Colts take on the Chargers, who will test the Colts' ailing secondary, riddled with injuries.