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‘Treading water’: Colts remain below average in many NFL power rankings for Week 8
(Updated with more information)
The Indianapolis Colts (4-3) would be in the NFL playoffs if they started today. They’re one of seven AFC teams above .500.
Their first two wins came against teams that currently have just two losses (Bears, Steelers), and their recent victories came in sloppy performances against struggling teams (Titans, Dolphins).
So are the Colts true playoff contenders?
They will find out soon. Four of the Colts’ next five opponents are at least tied for a division lead.
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Conor Orr, Sports Illustrated: 15th, up 1 place from last week
“I have a good deal of respect for Shane Steichen for shouldering the blame on Anthony Richardson’s recent performance but I think it’s clear to gauge his proficiency when removing Richardson from the equation. This year, Joe Flacco is fourth in EPA and CPOE composite among quarterbacks with a minimum of 125 snaps. Last year, Gardner Minshew had one of the worst completion percentage over expectation ratings (an average of -3.3 per game) and the Colts still outscored the Texans on the season and finished within a game of the playoffs.”
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: 18th, up 3
“They are 4-3, but they haven’t looked that good in getting there. Yet here they are one game behind the Texans in the division as they face them this week in Houston.”
Frank Schwab, Yahoo: 19th, up 2
Most people would probably be surprised to see the Colts are over .500. They haven’t been impressive. The story of their season is Anthony Richardson’s struggles throwing the football. But they’re staying in the hunt, and presumably will get star players like Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner back soon.
Josh Kendall, The Athletic: 20th, unchanged
“Indianapolis is only one game out of the AFC South lead, which is impressive considering the play it has gotten from Anthony Richardson. The second-year quarterback entered the season with a lot of hype but is 32nd in the league in completion percentage (48.5), 29th in EPA per dropback (minus-.11) and has thrown twice as many interceptions (six) as touchdown passes (three). Richardson had a 59.2 passer rating Sunday but did add 56 rushing yards to help get Indianapolis past hapless Miami.”
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: 20th, unchanged
“The Colts are treading water with a backup running game, as Anthony Richardson isn’t doing anything special, but the defense is now giving them more of a fighting chance.”
Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk: 18th, up 2
“As Anthony Richardson gets more reps, he’ll keep getting better.”
Nate Davis, USA TODAY: 21st, down 8
“They’re 4-3 and have moved into wild-card position in the AFC. But Indy simply isn’t passing the eyeball test with sophomore Anthony Richardson, the league’s least accurate (48.5%) and efficient (60.0 rating) quarterback among those with at least 100 passes. (Though apparently the NFL likes what it sees, flexing the Colts into a Sunday night date at Minnesota in Week 9.)”
Stephen Holder, ESPN: 20th, unchanged
“Jaylon Jones was drafted to compete as a depth player, but he has been elevated out of necessity to the Colts’ top outside cornerback situation. The 22-year old, who was drafted in the seventh round in 2023, ranks fifth in the league with eight passes defensed this season. Jones has also created a “tight window” on 33% of throws on which he has been targeted, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. That’s a respectable number for a long-shot player who has been asked to play a huge role in his second season.”
Dane Arlauckas, AS: 15th, up 3
“The Colts are the most under the radar team in the NFL. Their quarterback situation gives us the impression that this team isn’t a real contender in the AFC South, but they are just a game back of the Texans despite the questions surrounding Anthony Richardson. Richardson got the start, and completed just 10-of-24 passes as the Colts scraped by the Dolphins. It’s clear the Colts want their young QB to take the keys to the car, but Joe Flacco puts them in a better position to win now.”
NFL Week 8 schedule
All times ET
Thursday, Oct. 24
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
Sunday, Oct. 27
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Arizona Cardinals at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
New York Jets at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET (Fox)
Buffalo Bills at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET (Fox)
Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock/Universo)
Monday, Oct. 28
New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC/ESPN Deportes)
Colts 2024 schedule
all times ET
Sept. 8: Texans 29, Colts 27
Sept. 15: Packers 16, Colts 10
Sept. 22: Colts 21, Bears 16
Sept. 29: Colts 27, Steelers 24
Oct. 6: Jaguars 37, Colts 34
Oct. 13: Colts 20, Titans 17
Oct. 20: Colts 16, Dolphins 10
Oct. 27: at Houston, 1 p.m., CBS
Nov. 3: at Minnesota, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Nov. 10: vs. Buffalo, 1 p.m., CBS
Nov. 17: at N.Y. Jets, 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock
Nov. 24: vs. Detroit, 1 p.m., Fox
Dec. 1: at New England, 1 p.m., CBS
Dec. 15: at Denver, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Dec. 22: vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m., CBS
Dec. 29: at N.Y. Giants, TBD
Jan. 5: vs. Jacksonville, TBD
INDIANAPOLIS — June is LGBTQ Pride Month and an exhibit at the Athenaeum is showcasing the work of local queer artists. Pride & Joy, the community art show, is celebrating Indy’s LGBTQ+ artists this June and July.
Ayanna Tibbs is an Indy-based mixed media artist.
Her piece “Striking” is one of over two dozen on display in Pride & Joy.
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“Especially as a young black queer child, in a church area in Indianapolis, I didn’t get to see people like me. It was demonized. It was not okay. Now, to walk around and say I do this. I do this well,” Tibbs said.
The annual exhibit features a range of work, including painting, photography, sculpture, and more, from artists of all ages and skill levels.
Gara Gaines with the Athenaeum Foundation says the work gives viewers a glimpse into the artists’ journeys and identities.
“The Athenaeum was founded as a community center. Yes, it was for German Immigrants and German Americans, but we uphold that legacy in a lot of ways. I like to think of this as a community center for the people who are here,” Gaines said.
Artist Rainn Doll says their piece “At her Kitchen Table” evokes queer joy.
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“I want people to feel hope, that there are good things out there when everything feels hard, and sometimes it’s just little things like clipping your carabiner to your girlfriend’s carabiner,” Doll said.
Photographer Jack Melton is behind the piece “Found Family.”
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“It’s inspired by those communities you have, especially as queer people, the people that stick by your side, in thick and thin. Maybe if you don’t have an accepting family, really that found family,” Melton said.
The exhibit is on display in the ArtSpace of the Athenaeum.
It’s free and open to the public.
It takes a staff of dedicated journalists to bring you the news from around Central Indiana. In this feature, the Indianapolis Star introduces readers to our newsroom staff — or, rather, we let them introduce themselves. Up this week is Shari Rudavsky.
What’s your job title?
Local news editor for entertainment and business
When did you join IndyStar?
2004
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Meeting strangers who tell me that IndyStar has had an effect of any sort on their lives. That impact may range from trying a certain restaurant, changing their outlook on an issue or leading them to take action, all based on something they read either in our physical paper or online.
Why journalism?
I staunchly believe that the role of journalists consists of informing our community about the issues that matter in our lives and bring us together.
What do you do to unwind from a job that can be stressful?
Read, walk, do the New York Times Wordle, Spelling Bee and crossword puzzles.
What song do you shamelessly jam out to in the car?
“Naked Eye” by Luscious Jackson. Yep, you’ve probably never heard it.
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?
“Be yourself” — the last words my father said to me with the wish I pass them on to my son, his only grandchild.
If you could guest star on any TV show past or present, which one?
Can I just take over for Terri Gross, queen of the NPR show “Fresh Air,” when she retires?
What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
My first job out of college was at Penthouse magazine. Seriously, I worked for Omni magazine, a now-defunct science magazine, as an editorial assistant, and Omni was published by Penthouse. Every morning I walked by a huge photo on the wall of Bob Guccione with a topless “pet” on his lap.
What’s the meanest tweet ever directed at you?
Not a Tweet and not the meanest (because I did write about abortion for several years so had unspeakably mean comments hurled in my direction), but years ago an IndyStar reader wrote to tell me that I needed to do something about my eyebrows.
How did you earn your first dollar?
I earned my first money pairing socks for the family laundry at the generous salary of “a penny a pair.” Since my family only had three people in it, my first full dollar was earned babysitting.
What’s your favorite comfort food?
New York City poppy or everything bagel toasted with butter
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that quarterback Anthony Richardson is dealing with an injury in the same throwing shoulder in which he suffered his AC joint sprain. Steichen said that Richardson will miss next week’s mini-camp.
Richardson originally suffered a grade 3 AC joint sprain in his right throwing shoulder in a game against the Tennessee Titans in his rookie season. The injury forced Richardson to the sideline for the entire remainder of the season.
Steichen said that Richardson felt discomfort in his shoulder after an OTA practice last week (per the team). Richardson proceeded to get the shoulder checked out by team doctors, who found aggravation in the AC joint.
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The team does not expect Richardson’s injury to need surgery. Steichen said he expects Richardson to return at some point during training camp.
The Colts will now turn to newly signed quarterback Daniel Jones to carry the first-team reps in next week’s minicamp. Jones and Richardson are expected to battle for the starting job in training camp, barring any setbacks in Richardson’s injury recovery.
Richardson has dealt with his fair share of injuries since entering the league in 2023. From a concussion to a shoulder injury to a hip injury, Richardson has had problems throughout his body.
The Colts will hope that Richardson can make a full recovery in time for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins in early September. Hopefully, this injury is not a sign of permanent damage to Richardson’s shoulder.
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