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What does the data say about Jonathan Taylor?

Jonathan Taylor remains one of the NFL’s most productive backs, but some stats paint a mixed picture. For example, a recent chart showed Taylor’s yards after contact (YAC) per carry at ~2.7 – well below leaders like Saquon Barkley (3.3) or Derrick Henry (3.6). On its face, that low YAC might seem at odds with Taylor’s talent. However, this statistic only tells part of the story. YAC measures how many yards a runner gains after first contact with a defender, and is widely used as a stat that neu

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Jul 6, 2025

Colts Receiver Hierarchy: Who Will Be the Colts’ Alpha WR in 2025?

As the Indianapolis Colts gear up for the 2025 season, one pressing question is who will emerge as the team’s top wide receiver — the so-called “alpha” of the corps. Veteran Michael Pittman Jr. has long been Indy’s most reliable target, but young players Josh Downs and Alec Pierce broke out last year, and rookie Adonai Mitchell flashed tantalizing upside. As NFL.com notes, GM Chris Ballard has built “a solid receiver corps featuring a productive, underrated veteran in Pittman and young players w

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Jul 6, 2025

Forecasting Bernhard Raimann’s Next Contract Extension

As the Indianapolis Colts look to secure long-term stability for their young core, few players have risen in value as dramatically as left tackle Bernhard Raimann. Drafted in the third round in 2022, Raimann has quickly established himself as one of the NFL’s most consistent and well-rounded offensive linemen. In a league where elite tackle play comes at a premium—and where the margin between protecting a franchise quarterback and collapsing an entire offensive strategy is razor-thin—Raimann’s p

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Jul 1, 2025

Predicting the Colts record this upcoming season

Our analysts predict how Indy will fare against their opponents during the 2025-26 season

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 24, 2025

Trey Hendrickson Trade: Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Colts

The Colts have been linked to Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but Cincinnati’s price tag is steep. Rumors suggest Indy might offer something like DE Kwity Paye plus a mid-round pick (perhaps a third-rounder). However, insiders say the Bengals won’t settle for such a low return. Cincinnati is “angling to keep” Hendrickson – teams he’s spoken to believe the Bengals want “either a first-round pick or a strong Day 2 package” to trade him. In other words, a third-rounder plus Paye likely falls

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 18, 2025

Indianapolis Colts 2025 Draft Class: Rookie Stat Projections & Role Breakdown

With Anthony Richardson's future as the Colts' potential franchise QB up in the air, the Indianapolis Colts entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear mission: build around their 22-year-old QB to be able to truly evaluate him while adding plug-and-play talent throughout the roster. During the draft, General Manager Chris Ballard stayed true to his identity—prioritizing physicality, versatility, and long-term roster balance. From a tight end built to thrive in Shane Steichen’s play-action-heavy sc

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 12, 2025

Colts Draft Kansas State’s DJ Giddens: Esteemed Prospect Joins Indy’s Backfield

In the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft (pick No. 151), the Indianapolis Colts bolstered their running back room by selecting Kansas State standout DJ Giddens. General Manager Chris Ballard praised the pick in the team’s post-draft press conference, saying, “We think he’s pretty talented… I’m a big DJ fan. I think he’s got a chance to help us in a lot of different ways” . The Colts view Giddens as a versatile, hard-nosed runner who can complement star tailback Jonathan Taylor and add depth to a

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 2, 2025

Colts Fill Tight-End Void with Penn State’s Tyler Warren

The Indianapolis Colts kicked off their 2025 draft by finally addressing a glaring need: a do-it-all tight end. With their first-round pick (No. 14 overall), Indy selected Penn State’s Tyler Warren – a 6-foot-6, 257-pound “unicorn” at the position. According to ESPN analyst Stephen Holder, Warren was “targeted … for months” by the Colts and considered one of their most coveted prospects . It had looked uncertain whether he’d fall to pick 14, but when Chicago surprisingly chose Michigan’s Colston

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Apr 30, 2025

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