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Colts OL Out of the Cellar…Barely
The Indianapolis Colts offensive line discovered themselves in a really unhealthy place heading into final week’s recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The NFL’s highest paid unit at $41.5 million in keeping with Spotrac was graded the worst performing unit within the NFL by Professional Soccer Focus (PFF).
The offensive line had given up 21 sacks earlier than pitching a shutout on 58-pass makes an attempt in opposition to the Jaguars.
It stood to reckon the unit redeemed itself, and the offensive line would climb out of the PFF cellar.
It did… however just one spot.
The Indianapolis Colts offensive line checks in at No. 31 on the PFF rankings.
• There might be extra adjustments within the lineup this week for the Colts as they battle to discover a mixture that works. Matt Pryor moved to proper guard after struggling at left and proper deal with. He was no higher, permitting 5 pressures in opposition to the Jaguars.
• Braden Smith, again at proper deal with, allowed one stress from 64 pass-blocking snaps. So, the swap should still be a web optimistic.
Upcoming Opponent: Tennessee Titans
• Jeffery Simmons is enjoying elite soccer on the inside for the Titans, and if Matt Pryor continues to be enjoying guard, that’s a game-changing mismatch. Simmons has 21 pressures in 5 video games. — Sam Monson, PFF
Offensive deal with Dennis Kelly graded the very best of the offensive lineman in opposition to the Jaguars, incomes a 70.2 from PFF.
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Pryor was identified because the weak hyperlink by Monson after grading a paltry 44.5, worst of any offensive participant.
Like NFL Energy Rankings or QB Index Rankings, the person participant or unit recognition will comply with staff success.
The Colts are 3-1 of their final 4 video games and have an opportunity to take over sole possession of first place within the AFC South with a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Indianapolis desires to have extra steadiness on offense after Ryan threw 58 occasions final week, and a wholesome Jonathan Taylor might make that occur.
Sure, the offensive line has underperformed this season.
Sure, they confirmed indicators of enchancment final week in opposition to the Jaguars.
The Colts’ line might want to proceed in that route if they are going to get the win in Tennessee on Sunday.