Indianapolis Colts - 2021 NFL Season Preview & Win Total Predictions

Last Updated: 07/24/2021 at 3:10 PM ET

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off an 11-5 season and are hoping that a change at quarterback can help take them to the next level. The Colts traded for QB Carson Wentz in the offseason and are hoping that a reunion with his former offensive coordinator Frank Reich will get him going in the right direction. Wentz will certainly have better targets to throw to in wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (93 rec) and Michael Pittman Jr.

Indianapolis has one of the best offensive lines in football and finished 11th in rushing (124.8 ypg) a season ago. RB Jonathan Taylor will be the lead back for the Colts, after rushing for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns during his rookie year. 

The Colts finished eighth in the league in total defense (332.1 ypg) and allowed 22.6 points per contest in 2020. The defensive line returns DT DeForest Buckner, who finished with a team-high 9.5 sacks. Rookie DE Kwity Paye is expected to provide an update in the pass rush.

Indianapolis has a true difference maker on defense with LB Darius Leonard, who registered 132 tackles last year. Xavier Rhodes started all 16 games and rebounded nicely in his first season with the Colts.

Veteran QB Phillip Rivers was not the answer for Indianapolis and the team still won 11 games. If Carson Wentz can return to his All-Pro form the Colts have enough talent to win a weak AFC South division. Final Season Prediction, Indianapolis Colts Over 10 Wins.

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