Colts have a favorable remaining schedule

The Indianapolis Colts enter their Week 11 bye at 5-5 on the year, with the 8th seed in the AFC.  While they are outside of the AFC Playoff Picture at the moment, their remaining schedule is among the easiest in the NFL.  Colts Remaining Schedule:  Week 12: Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)Week 13: @ Tennessee […]

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) reacts after a play against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park.
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The Indianapolis Colts enter their Week 11 bye at 5-5 on the year, with the 8th seed in the AFC. 

While they are outside of the AFC Playoff Picture at the moment, their remaining schedule is among the easiest in the NFL. 

Colts Remaining Schedule: 

  • Week 12: Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)
  • Week 13: @ Tennessee Titans (3-6)
  • Week 14: @ Cincinnati Bengals (5-5)
  • Week 15: Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
  • Week 16: @ Atlanta Falcons (4-6)
  • Week 17: Vs. Las Vegas Raiders (5-5)
  • Week 18: Vs. Houston Texans (5-4) 

Only two of the Colts remaining seven currently find themselves in the playoff picture, both being in the AFC (Steelers and Texans). An element that also will play into their schedule is the opposing QBs the Colts are set to face off with. 

Expected QB Matchups: 

  • Week 12: Baker Mayfield
  • Week 13: Will Levis
  • Week 14: Jake Browning
  • Week 15: Kenny Pickett
  • Week 16: Taylor Heinicke/Desmond Ridder
  • Week 17: Aidan O'Connell
  • Week 18: CJ Stroud

The only QB remaining on their schedule that stands out as one of the better QBs in the NFL is rookie CJ Stroud, who they previously beat 31-20 Week 2. The Colts defense is coming off back-to-back stellar performances and has been the engine driving their two-game winning streak heading into the bye. And now will play a massive part in the team's goal of making it to the post season. 

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