JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Over the past month, the Indianapolis Colts’ defense has allowed an average of 289 yards per game.
To put that into perspective, the top three defenses in the National Football League in terms of average yards allowed this season are the Jacksonville Jaguars (281.8), the Carolina Panthers (288.3) and the Denver Broncos (289.1).
While consistency remains the difference between the Colts’ defensive unit and those who have been playing at a high level the entire season, that doesn’t mean the recent results aren’t encouraging for the Indianapolis defenders, most of whom are in their first seasons with the team.