The Colts offense was really clicking last Sunday in their victory over the hapless Houston Texans. The offensive line opened running lanes for Jonathan Taylor and protected Carson Wentz. The receiving corp which was joined by T.Y. Hilton fresh off the Injured Reserve, ran roughshod over the Texans secondary. Hilton grabbed 4 passes for 80 yards. Jonathan Taylor had a major game, setting the team’s record longest run from the scrimmage, 81 yards. He also rushed for a pair of touchdowns. Parris Campbell grabbed a Wentz pass for a 51 yard touchdown. However, he injured his foot on the play and is out for the rest of the season which is par for the course. Tight End Mo Alie-Cox caught his third touchdown of the season. Keep in mind, they were dealing with Houston — considered the worst team in the league by many in the media.
We mustn’t forget the defense. They have been rejoined by DeForest Buckner and Darius Leonard has regained his Pro-Bowl form. He was all over the field, intercepting a pass, and making life miserable for the Houston running backs and receivers. So maybe this is the start of the big push.
Carson Wentz threw for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns. The week before, in the loss against the Baltimore Ravens, he threw for 402 yards. This was the first time he had thrown for over 400 yards. People are taking notice. After a slow start Wentz is playing as Frank Reich hoped he would. The Philadelphia Eagles are noticing. Visions of a number one draft pick instead of a number two are dancing in their heads. If everyone can stay healthy (sorry Parris Campbell) the Colts could make some playoff noise.
The Colts are currently rated as the number 16 team in the power rankings. Right ahead of them are the San Francisco 49ers who as it happens are the Horseshoe’s next opponent. I’m predicting a win for the homeboys. We will have to see.
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