Garrett
Footballguy
The Colts defensive unit is currently ranked 21st overall in our league. I know defensive scoring can vary greatly from league to league, but I would imagine they are available in many leagues. I think if you do not own an elite defense or if your current unit has a rough fantasy playoff schedule you might want to take a look.
The biggest thing I have noticed is the dramatic difference so far in how well the Colts DST have played at home. Combine that with the fact that they finish the regular season with 4 of their next 6 games at home.
So far this year at home they have allowed an average of 14 points a game.
vs Giants - 14 points allowed - 1 INT - 3 FF - 4 Sacks - 1 TD
vs Chiefs - 9 points allowed - 1 FF - 1 Sack
vs Texans - 17 points allowed - 1 INT - 2 FF - 3 Sacks - 1 TD
vs Bengals - 17 points allowed - 3 INT - 2 FF - 3 Sacks - 1 TD
Even without the touchdowns those should be above average stats in most fantasy leagues.
From here on out they will face...
Week 12 - Chargers
Week 13 - Cowboys
Week 14 - at Titans
Week 15 - Jaguars
Week 16 - at Raiders
Week 17 - Titans
I know the match-ups are not exactly ideal, but if the Colts had success defensively against the Giants and Texans I would not rule anything out. The current QB/team situation in Tennessee obviously becomes a part of this as well. It is hard telling what kind of team Oakland will be in week 16, but they are not a team built to get into a shoot out and the Colts could certainly but them in that scenario. Also, I am not sure how much I subscribe to the turf vs grass preference for teams, but I would assume if any defense is "built" to play on turf it would be Indy and all but one of their road games have been grass.
More than anything I just think this is a unit that, this year and in recent years, has played very well at home; and they are going to be there a lot as we finish the regular season. They are probably available in your league if you need a good option to finish the season.
The biggest thing I have noticed is the dramatic difference so far in how well the Colts DST have played at home. Combine that with the fact that they finish the regular season with 4 of their next 6 games at home.
So far this year at home they have allowed an average of 14 points a game.
vs Giants - 14 points allowed - 1 INT - 3 FF - 4 Sacks - 1 TD
vs Chiefs - 9 points allowed - 1 FF - 1 Sack
vs Texans - 17 points allowed - 1 INT - 2 FF - 3 Sacks - 1 TD
vs Bengals - 17 points allowed - 3 INT - 2 FF - 3 Sacks - 1 TD
Even without the touchdowns those should be above average stats in most fantasy leagues.
From here on out they will face...
Week 12 - Chargers
Week 13 - Cowboys
Week 14 - at Titans
Week 15 - Jaguars
Week 16 - at Raiders
Week 17 - Titans
I know the match-ups are not exactly ideal, but if the Colts had success defensively against the Giants and Texans I would not rule anything out. The current QB/team situation in Tennessee obviously becomes a part of this as well. It is hard telling what kind of team Oakland will be in week 16, but they are not a team built to get into a shoot out and the Colts could certainly but them in that scenario. Also, I am not sure how much I subscribe to the turf vs grass preference for teams, but I would assume if any defense is "built" to play on turf it would be Indy and all but one of their road games have been grass.
More than anything I just think this is a unit that, this year and in recent years, has played very well at home; and they are going to be there a lot as we finish the regular season. They are probably available in your league if you need a good option to finish the season.
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