The Colts' Defense, 2018

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by NoLuck4Chuck

Sorry... but this Defense and Elite doesn't belong in the same sentence right now. Yes they are playing much better than anyone had expected at this point. Let's not kid ourselves though. They are still 4-5 players away and still lack a serious playmaker. Yes we have Leonard but we are no where near elite much less very good.

I suppose it depends on your definition of very good, but statistically the Colts are in the top half of the league in most major defensive categories. After 14 games, we are:

11th best in points scored against us
12th best in total yards against us
6th best in run defense yards per carry (3.9)
14th best in pass defense yards per attempt (6.4)
9th best in defensive takeaways (23, consisting of 12 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries)

On the downside, we are the most penalized team in the league (116 penalties accepted against us).

Here’s a link to sortable defensive stats at Pro Football Reference:

https://www.pro-football-reference.c...s/2018/opp.htm