In arguably the worst lack of Frank Reich’s tenure, the Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1) got here out of their rematch with the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) looking at much more questions in regards to the course of the workforce.
Although the main target has now shifted to internet hosting the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs for the Week 3 dwelling opener at Lucas Oil Stadium, the stench of the 24-0 rout stays robust.
Utilizing 15 snaps performed because the requirement, right here’s a have a look at the very best and worst Professional Soccer Focus grades from the Week 2 loss in opposition to the Jaguars:
Prime 3 Offense
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WR Ashton Dulin | 77.5 total grade
Dulin led all the offense with 5 receptions on seven targets for 79 receiving yards. The vast majority of his manufacturing could have come throughout rubbish time, however not less than he had one thing.
RB Nyheim Hines | 67.2 total grade
Hines performed simply 15 snaps in Week 2 and though Frank Reich claimed it was as a result of total lack of performs on offense, that’s nonetheless not ok. Hines must see the ball extra and the one particular person with absolute management over that’s Reich.
OT Bernhard Raimann | 66.3 total grade
Additionally taking part in simply 15 snaps within the sport, Raimann seemed higher in his small pattern of performs than Matt Pryor did. How lengthy it takes for the Colts to offer Raimann a shot to begin isn’t clear, however that point could also be approaching quickly.
Prime 3 Protection
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DT Grover Stewart | 85.5 total grade
Stewart was simply the very best participant on the sphere for the Colts in Week 2. He was continuously disrupting the run sport both instantly or not directly, and out of doors of the 37-yard landing run for James Robinson, Stewart was the explanation behind the robust outing in opposition to the run.
LB Bobby Okereke | 79.1 total grade
Okereke had a robust day in opposition to the run as Professional Soccer Focus credited him with 5 defensive stops on the day.
S Julian Blackmon | 74.6 total grade
Blackmon wasn’t examined usually in protection however when he was, he was stable. The third-year security almost got here away with an interception early within the sport.
*DT Byron Cowart had an total grade of 80.3 however didn’t qualify for snaps.*
Backside 3 Offense
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WR Parris Campbell | 46.9 total grade
Because the de-facto No. 1 with Michael Pittman Jr. out, Campbell didn’t step up. He noticed simply two targets and didn’t com away with a catch.
RG Danny Pinter | 45.8 total grade
Pinter was credited with two complete pressures, together with a quarterback hit, by Professional Soccer Focus.
TE Mo Alie-Cox | 45.2 total grade
By way of two video games, Alie-Cox hasn’t been taking part in like a No. 1 tight finish. He noticed simply three targets and got here down with one catch for 9 yards.
Backside 3 Protection
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S Rodney McLeod | 44.8 total grade
McLeod was credited with permitting the second landing to Christian Kirk however was credited with two defensive stops.
S Nick Cross | 41.6 total grade
The rookie security graded out effectively in opposition to the run but in addition dedicated two penalties and was credited with permitting two receptions on two targets.
DE Yannick Ngakoue | 31.0 total grade
Towards the workforce that drafted him in 2016, Ngakoue failed to point out up. Whereas he did register a strain, he was additionally credited with lacking two tackles on the day. The Colts want extra from Ngakoue shifting ahead.
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