NFL TEAM

Indianapolis Colts

2026 record: 2-5

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ Jacksonville Jaguars

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Indianapolis Colts Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 IND vs JAX
Overall Team FormAverage
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineAverage
Overall blocking environment
Run GameStrong
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentWeak
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseStrong
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontWeak
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlAverage
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingBelow Average
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Indianapolis Colts currently grades as a mixed offensive environment, with some areas helping weekly scoring and others limiting consistency. That passing volume comes with elevated pressure and sack exposure.

Indianapolis Colts's catch-up passing tendency currently sits near the middle of the league and is treated as supporting context rather than a primary expectation.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
IND PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionWeak
JAX PASS RUSH
Pass RushMajor Concern
IND RUN GAME
Run GameStrong
JAX RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseElite
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Indianapolis Colts DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 1.3
SC Rank #27
WEEK 8

AWAY @ Jacksonville Jaguars

1.3 pts

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Current Week DEF #27 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 9

HOME vs Dallas Cowboys

2.0 pts

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Early Outlook DEF #27 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 10

HOME vs Miami Dolphins

7.7 pts

Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because sack opportunity and strong opportunity outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.

Longer-Range DEF #9 Matchup 10/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #1 Daniel Jones
QB #3 Riley Leonard OUT
RB #2 Seth McGowan
RB #3 DJ Giddens
WR #1 Josh Downs
WR #2 Keenan Allen
WR #4 Ashton Dulin
WR #5 Deion Burks
WR #6 Anthony Gould CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
WR #7 Alec Pierce OUT
WR #8 D.J. Montgomery OUT
TE Andrew Ogletree LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
TE #1 Tyler Warren QUESTIONABLE
TE #2 Will Mallory
TE #3 Mo Alie-Cox
TE #6 Carson Towt OUT
2026 SCHEDULE

Indianapolis Colts Schedule

Week 1 HOME vs Baltimore Ravens 2026-09-13 • BAL 41 - IND 23
Week 2 AWAY @ Kansas City Chiefs 2026-09-20 • IND 30 - KC 33
Week 3 HOME vs Houston Texans 2026-09-27 • HOU 17 - IND 19
Week 4 AWAY @ Washington Commanders 2026-10-04 • IND 30 - WAS 13
Week 5 AWAY @ Pittsburgh Steelers 2026-10-11 • IND 22 - PIT 34
Week 6 HOME vs Tennessee Titans 2026-10-18 • TEN 26 - IND 20
Week 7 AWAY @ Minnesota Vikings 2026-10-25 • IND 10 - MIN 16
Week 8 AWAY @ Jacksonville Jaguars 2026-11-01
Week 9 HOME vs Dallas Cowboys 2026-11-08
Week 10 HOME vs Miami Dolphins 2026-11-15
Week 11 AWAY @ Houston Texans 2026-11-19
Week 12 HOME vs New York Giants 2026-11-29
Week 14 AWAY @ Philadelphia Eagles 2026-12-13
Week 15 AWAY @ Tennessee Titans 2026-12-20
Week 16 HOME vs Cincinnati Bengals 2026-12-27
Week 17 AWAY @ Cleveland Browns 2027-01-03
Week 18 HOME vs Jacksonville Jaguars 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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