The Indianapolis Colts are in a new spot in the ESPN power rankings despite not playing a game.
While Indy still has hope to make the postseason, they have zero margin for error. The Colts hold the eighth seed in the AFC, two games back of the for the seventh and final playoff spot. Shane Steichen's squad must take care of business over the last four weeks of the season, including this weekend against the Broncos, and have Denver fall again to reach the playoffs.NFL power rankings had them sitting in the 18th slot, tied for their highest ranking of the season.
Indianapolis Colts center Danny Pinter signals during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. / Eric Canha-Imagn Images Along with the power rankings, the NFL nation reporters were asked to pick the most shocking statistical ranking for the team they cover.'s Stephen Holder chose the pass block win rate of the Colts' offensive line. Indy ranks 28th in the NFL after 14 weeks in this metric as too much pressure has been allowed on. "Their highly regarded line is still one of the league's best at run blocking , but pass protection has been an adventure.
The offensive line must be at their best to keep Richardson upright against the Broncos' pass rush. With a playoff atmosphere expected on Sunday, the outcome of the Colts-Broncos matchup will likely determine who captures the seventh seed in the AFC.Andrew Moore is the Senior Analyst for Horseshoe Huddle and an Indianapolis Colts expert. Andrew is also the co-host of the Horseshoe Huddle Podcast and the former co-host of A Colts Podcast.
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