The Indianapolis Colts must be ready defensively for whichever QB starts for the Green Bay Packers.
on Sunday afternoon. However, in the NFL it's always the next game ahead, especially following a home loss. The next matchup on Indy's schedule is the. However, their biggest issue wasn't the loss, but rather franchise QB Jordan Love's status after he injured his leg to conclude Friday's contest."#Packers coach Matt LaFleur tells reporters that Malik Willis will start this, assuming Jordan Love can’t go.
The Colts' defense must be ready for either Love or backup Malik Willis, especially after a horrific showing against the Texans' ground game. On Sunday, running back Joe Mixon went off with 30 carries for 159 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Texans concluded with 213 rushing yards as a team. While Willis isn't the threat that Love is, he's a far quicker ball carrier and can make Indy pay if they can't stop Green Bay on the ground.
The Colts may have the chance to avoid playing against Love next Sunday, but cannot underestimate the speed and athleticism of Willis. Indianapolis cannot afford to start the season 0-2 with one of the losses occurring in the AFC South. We'll see what kind of situation develops for the Packers at quarterback and how Shane Steichen and Gus Bradley will respond as coaches.
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