In the realm of American football, there is a phrase that often gets thrown around that I, for one, absolutely loathe. It is the idea that a team’s performance was “good enough to win”, without necessarily being classified as good. This sentiment rings true when analyzing the offense’s display in week 6. While the numbers may show a 71.4% Drive Success Rate, it is important to note that this figure is actually worse than the previous two weeks. This decline is also reflected in a significant drop in Points per Drive, plummeting from 2.8 to 2.0.
Out of the 28 teams that graced the gridiron in week 6, the Colts found themselves in the middle of the pack, finishing 16th in Points per Drive and a lackluster 18th in Drive Success Rate. Their yards per play were also subpar, ranking second to last among their peers. Once again, the Colts seemed to rely heavily on explosive plays to secure their success.
Looking at the bigger picture, the offense has now slipped one spot in the rankings, moving from 13th to 14th overall. While the Colts leaned heavily on their passing game, the results were not exactly stellar. Their 16th ranked EPA efficiency leaves much to be desired. However, as highlighted in my previous analysis of quarterback stats, there is a silver lining in the form of a decent 12th ranked passing Success Rate.
Surprisingly, on a season-long scale, the Colts have actually managed to inch up one spot in the passing team rankings, now standing as the 11th best passing team in the league. This incremental progress showcases the team’s potential for growth and improvement as the season unfolds.
