Surprising stat - Colts on third down - ColtFreaks.com

Pez · #1 09-17-2018, 11:18 AM

The colts are first in the league for both the total number of 3rd down conversions made (20), and the third down percentage (61%). We are almost 10% better than second place Tampa (52%).

Sure, very small sample and two decent games, but last year we converted only 38% on 3rd. The Falcons led this stat last year with 45%.

To me this is coaching, focusing on getting to 3rd and manageable. If we convert over 50% of our third downs, good things will happen to this offense.

omahacolt · #2 09-17-2018, 11:28 AM

Under pagano, I was amazed how we constantly faced 3rd and long situations. Reich seems to understand how important it is to give ourselves a better opportunity to move the sticks

GoBigBlue88 · #3 09-17-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by omahacolt

Under pagano, I was amazed how we constantly faced 3rd and long situations. Reich seems to understand how important it is to give ourselves a better opportunity to move the sticks

Amen. And because the Colts are often in 3rd-and-under-5, while keeping defense on toes with motion and personnel balance, it's been notable that a number of Colts' conversions have been WIDE OPEN. Going back to vanilla preseason, even.

1965southpaw · #4 09-17-2018, 12:01 PM

It's a helluva more interesting to watch as well. I'm going to the game in Philly next week and can't wait to see it up close.

JAFF · #5 09-17-2018, 04:56 PM

Couple of things:

* The running backs don't mess around. The Wilkins kid finds the hole,seam, whateveryoucallit, and gets down hill and + yardage.

* When they call a pass, it's like the old Manning years, there was always a check down. A route where you get 4-5 yards and move the ball.

* They build routes to get guys open. TY looked like he was having a lot of fun last week.

Dam8610 · #6 09-17-2018, 07:32 PM

The Colts have always been near the top of the league in third down conversions with a healthy Andrew Luck.

Puck · #7 09-17-2018, 10:27 PM

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It's a helluva more interesting to watch as well. I'm going to the game in Philly next week and can't wait to see it up close.

You should buy a #29 jersey and wear it proudly.

omahacolt · #8 09-17-2018, 10:29 PM

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You should buy a #29 jersey and wear it proudly.

I see what you did here

1965southpaw · #9 09-18-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Puck

You should buy a #29 jersey and wear it proudly.

Lol.....yeah that couldn't possibly go badly. This is the fan base that eats horse poop when celebrating their Super Bowl win. Can't imagine a woman walking by advertising her "services" would be a problem.

Colts And Orioles · #10 09-18-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1965southpaw

It's a helluva more interesting to watch as well. I'm going to the game in Philly next week, and can't wait to see it up close.

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Originally Posted by Puck

You should buy a #29 jersey, and wear it proudly.

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