First-year coach Shane Steichen led the Indianapolis Colts to a 9-8 record in 2023 after they finished 4-12-1 the previous season. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson played only two games since he suffered an AC joint injury in week five – Gardner Minshew started the remainder of the season, amassing a 6-6 record since. All-pro running back Johnathan Taylor battled injuries, playing ten games while rushing for 741 yards and scoring seven touchdowns pounding the rock. Though finishing 9-8, the Colts missed the postseason in the final week when the Houston Texans defeated them 23-19.

Indianapolis didn’t make flashy moves this offseason; however, they resigned key players, including Michael Pittman Jr.Zaire FranklinKenny Moore IIGrover Stewart and Tyquan Lewis. The Colts signed Joe Flacco as a backup quarterback since Minshew departed for the Las Vegas Raiders. Julian Blackmon was brought in to improve a shaky secondary. Deforest Buckner’s contract was renewed, as he signed for two years, worth $46 million.

The Colts selected UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu with the 15th pick. Latu provides Indy with efficient pressure skills and should slide in with edge rushers Kwity Paye and Samson Ebukam. Receiver Adonai Mitchell was picked in round two since there was a demand for a receiver – Mitchell possesses elite route-running abilities and should blend well with Pittman and Josh Downs. Rounds three and four saw Indy address depth at the offensive line by selecting Matt Goncalves and Tanor Bortolini, respectively.

Indianapolis’ 2024 schedule is one of the easiest with the 21st toughest in the NFL. 

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This season’s schedule seems easy. However, the Colts need Richardson and JT to stay healthy, as they’re vital to their offense. Though Indy has good players, namely JT, Pittman and Quenton Nelson, Richardson hasn’t played an entire season. It all depends on the former Gator signal caller to rise to the occasion.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS SCHEDULE & TICKET DEALS

Sun, Aug 11 (Preseason) vs Denver L 34 – 30
Sat, Aug 17 (Preseason) vs Arizona W 21 – 13
Thu, Aug 22 (Preseason) @ Cincinnati W 27 – 14
Sun, Sep 8 vs Houston L 29 – 27
Sun, Sep 15 @ Green Bay L 16 – 10
Sun, Sep 22 vs Chicago W 21 – 16
Sun, Sep 29 vs Pittsburgh W 27 – 24
Sun, Oct 6 @ Jacksonville L 37 – 34
Sun, Oct 13 @ Tennessee W 20 – 17
Sun, Oct 20 vs Miami 2-3 1:00 PM EDT
FOX
Sun, Oct 27 @ Houston 5-1 1:00 PM EDT
CBS
Sun, Nov 3 @ Minnesota 5-0 1:00 PM EST
CBS
Sun, Nov 10 vs Buffalo 3-2 1:00 PM EST
CBS
Sun, Nov 17 @ NY Jets 2-3 8:20 PM EST
NBC
Sun, Nov 24 vs Detroit 4-1 1:00 PM EST
FOX
Sun, Dec 1 @ New England 1-5 1:00 PM EST
CBS
Bye Week
Sun, Dec 15 @ Denver 3-3 4:25 PM EST
CBS
Sun, Dec 22 vs Tennessee 1-4 1:00 PM EST
CBS
Sun, Dec 29 @ NY Giants 2-3 1:00 PM EST
Sun, Jan 5 vs Jacksonville 1-5 1:00 PM EST
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