In a dominating display of force, the Houston Texans outmuscled the Indy defense in week 1 of the NFL season. The Houston offense was relentless, racking up an impressive 26 first downs, a figure that tied for the most in week 1 and surpassed the total achieved in 94% of games played in 2023. Their Drive Success Rate (DSR) was an impressive 83.9%, the 2nd highest of the week, enabling them to reach scoring position on 7 out of 9 drives.
On the flip side, the Colts defense struggled to contain the Texans’ offensive onslaught. They allowed the 2nd most yards and the 5th most points per drive, highlighting their vulnerabilities on the field. Furthermore, the Colts defense gave up the 3rd most Expected Points Added (EPA) per play, and allowed Houston to achieve the 5th highest play Success Rate (adj TSR) along with the 3rd highest first down conversion rate.
In the words of an unnamed source, “There just aren’t any good numbers to look at.” The statistics speak for themselves, painting a grim picture of the Colts’ defensive performance in week 1. The Houston Texans’ offensive prowess was simply too much for them to handle, leaving the Colts defense in shambles.
As fans eagerly await the next match-ups in the season, it remains to be seen whether the Indy defense can bounce back from this defeat and shore up their vulnerabilities on the field. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on for the Colts to regroup and come back stronger in the weeks to come.