The Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1) strolled into TIAA Financial institution Discipline for a Week 2 matchup in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) solely to come back out the opposite finish with much more query marks than earlier than.
It was a poor efficiency throughout. From the teaching to the manufacturing, it was a troublesome scene for a group that talked all offseason about getting revenge on the Jaguars, who ended their playoff hopes in 2021.
Between efficiency and utilization, we are able to collect quite a lot of details about a participant’s inventory. Whereas we all know the inventory for the big-name gamers like Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr., it’s the opposite items on the roster whose inventory is more likely to change probably the most all through the season.
It’s vital to keep in mind that the inventory report is fluid. A participant whose inventory fell in a single week can rise the next week, and vice versa. It’s extra about recognizing tendencies and potential for the longer term based mostly on what we noticed within the sport that week.
Right here’s the inventory report for the Colts after the Week 2 loss.
Inventory Up: WR Ashton Dulin
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With out Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce, the broad receiver corps for the Colts was skinny. It was Dulin who stepped as much as the problem over everybody else, main the offense with seven targets, 5 receptions and 79 receiving yards. It was a paltry efficiency from the offense, however Dulin continued to point out he will be an asset within the passing sport.
Inventory Down: LT Matt Pryor
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It was a tough outing for Pryor. Jaguars defenisve finish Josh Allen had his approach with the left deal with, who allowed three complete pressures, one sack and one quarterback hit. We must always count on extra of a rotation with rookie Bernhard Raimann shifting ahead and given the best way Pryor has performed through the first two weeks, it shouldn’t be lengthy till the Colts give the rookie an opportunity to be the starter.
Inventory Up: LB E.J. Pace
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Although Pace didn’t see an entire lot of labor on the defensive facet of the ball (24 snaps), he was a menace in opposition to the run. Professional Soccer Focus credited him with 4 run stops on the day, which led all the group. The Colts predict to have Shaquille Leonard again quickly, however Pace has proven quite a lot of progress.
Inventory Down: DE Yannick Ngakoue
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The place has Ngakoue been? One of many prized acquisitions for the Colts this offseason has been practically invisible via the primary two weeks. He lastly received on the board with a quarterback hit in opposition to the Jaguars in Week 2, however he hasn’t proven the flashes of being a productive go rusher early on within the season. He can nonetheless flip issues round, however his absence and lack of manufacturing have been notable.
Inventory Up: LT Bernhard Raimann
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Raimann noticed a bit extra snaps in Week 2 than he did within the opener, seeing the sector for 15 complete performs. In line with Professional Soccer Focus, 13 of these performs have been go blocking and on these 13 performs, the rookie allowed only one stress. It is perhaps time to provide the rookie the chance to take over the beginning place even when it means some rising pains will likely be forward.
Inventory Down: TE Mo Alie-Cox
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One of many underrated storylines of the early season has been revolving round how poorly the tight finish place has been. The Colts appear to be popping out on the unsuitable finish of betting on Alie-Cox to be their beginning tight finish, particularly contemplating he’s been out-snapped and out-produced by Kylen Granson. Alie-Cox completed with only one reception on three targets for 9 yards.
Inventory Down: WR Parris Campbell
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Because the group’s No. 2 broad receiver, Campbell was the de-facto No. 1 within the offense for the sport with Pittman Jr. and Pierce each dominated out attributable to accidents. When watching the sport, it was virtually as if he wasn’t on the sector. However he was. Regardless of enjoying 86% of the snaps, Campbell noticed simply two targets and didn’t come away with a reception. I’ve been a fan of Campbell’s sport, but it surely was discouraging to see his lack of involvement regardless of the chance.
