Indianapolis’ third win in four games and those led by Frank Reich finally seem to have picked up the pace at the best possible moment. The most difficult part of their schedule is coming to an end, and everything indicates that, with the help of Jonathan Taylor and a great defense, this team can turn around its disastrous start to the 2021 NFL Season. Colts aspirations this year?
The resurgence of the Colts at the hands of Jonathan Taylor and a great defense
The start of the 2021 NFL Season was disastrous for the Colts, who ate three consecutive losses and were in last place in the AFC South with the Jaguars, for this reason it seems almost impossible to believe that Indianapolis is now 3-4, just one game away from .500, and after a 30-18 win in San Francisco, this team is more alive than ever in the AFC.
On a very rainy night QB Carson Wentz had a regular game: 17 of 26 completions for 150 yards and 2 TDs was his finish line, but you don’t need your quarterback to do all the work when the attack is balanced. RB Jonathan Taylor remains unstoppable, recording a touchdown and 107 total yards on 18 carries today. In fact, all three Indianapolis wins this year have in common that they have seen Taylor break the 100+ yard barrier.
For his part, another who is also having a great start to the season is WR Michael Pittman Jr., who tonight registered 4 receptions in 4 attempts for 105 total yards and 1 touchdown; In other words, in just seven games he has already surpassed his 2020 yardage total. The second-year wide receiver is intractable and having him selected in the second round of last year’s draft is paying off.
Colts beat 49ers in San Francisco in the rain 🌧#ForTheShoe | #INDvsSF pic.twitter.com/A2TnZAJEXg
– First and Ten (@Primeroydiez) October 25, 2021
But if anyone also deserves credit in the game, it is the defense, which snatched the ball from the 49ers four times. An interception by Xhavier Rodes and one by Khari Willis, plus a fumble recovered by Kwity Paye and another by Anthony Chesley, resulted in 20 points on the scoreboard for the visitors, and eventually a hopeful victory.
With this victory, Indianapolis is in second position in the AFC South, just two games behind Tennessee, who they will face next week, and if they can come out with a favorable result, their schedule then gives them two easy prey on paper: Jets and Jaguars. Against all odds the Colts could soon be 6-4 and fighting in the elite of the American Conference, but for now, they can go home knowing they sapped the 49ers’ morale.
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Colts revival: Jonathan Taylor, defense and an accessible schedule