The AFC South, 2023 Season

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The AFC South Is Surprisingly Deadlocked in a 4-Way Tie for 1st Place, at 2-2

(By Wendi Oliveros)

https://thesportsdaily.com/news/the-...-place-at-2-2/

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(COLTS vs. TITANS, 10/08)


A big win for the Colts ......


(1) ) A great game for the Colts' defense.


(2) ) A great game for Zach Moss.


(3) ) Another commendable job of relief pitching by Gardner Minshew.

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The AFC South Is Entertaining Television

(By Stephen Knox)

https://deadspin.com/nfl-week-5-take...ans-1850911673


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The Colts and the Titans Play a Thriller in Jonathan Taylor’s Return to the Field


Jonathan Taylor did not touch the ball very much in his 2023 debut for the Colts. In the days leading up to the Colts’ Week 5 matchups against the Titans, he signed a multi-year contract in line with what the top running backs in the NFL receive.

He played against the Titans, but only touched the ball seven times. During the summer, the Colts were projected to not sniff the playoffs. Taylor’s contract dispute was not the only reason for the Colts’ low expectations ...... they entered the season starting a rookie quarterback ...... Anthony Richardson ...... whose scouting report should have been literally stamped “raw.”

Even though Taylor was hardly used, and Richardson exited the game with his second injury of the season, this match-up between division rivals was a fun watch. The Colts were feisty all day, proving that their 2-2 record was no fluke. Derrick Henry was largely a non-factor for the Titans, while his backup ...... Tyjae Spears ...... was a match-up problem for the Colts, as he tallied 11 touches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Also, DeAndre Hopkins was snatching passes from all angles for the Titans, as he totaled 140 yards on 8 receptions.

As well as Hopkins and Spears played, the Colts were still able to pull out the victory at home. Gardner Minshew filled in at quarterback for the second time this season, and threw only 3 incomplete passes out of 4 attempts. Also, from the Colts’ first possession to their final one, Zack Moss was unstoppable ...... he gashed the Titans for 165 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while averaging 7.2 yards per carry in the process.

Going into Sunday’s game, Moss had rushed for 280 yards while averaging 4.2 yards per carry. These Colts, who had the 4-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, are now 3-2 on the season. A backfield tandem of Moss and Taylor ...... at minimum ...... will be able to make the rest of the AFC South consider the Colts a threat.

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(COLTS vs. JAGUARS, 10/15)


One week after a great win over the Titans, the Colts had an awful game against the Jaguars.

The only saving grace is that they showed some fight and actually had a scintilla of a chance to make a comeback when they scored two 4th-quarter TD's and had possession of the ball with almost 5 minutes left to play while being down by 14 points.

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[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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After a slow start to the 2023 season, Joe Burrow and the Bengals have won 4 straight games, including a big win over the Buffalo Bills on a nationally-televised Sunday Night Football game ...... on Sunday afternoon, they will take on the Houston Texans and their upstart, rookie quarterback.



Winners of 4 Straight, Burrow and the Bengals Prepare for a Matchup With Standout Rookie QB

(By Matthew Dietz)

https://www.wlwt.com/article/joe-bur...troud/45782833

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The Colts really should've traded up for Stroud.

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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Trevor Lawrence went 17-for-29 for 185 yards, 0 TD's, and 2 INT's ...... he was also sacked 5 times.



49ers Crush Jaguars, 34-3

(By Eric Branch)

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/4...e-18485267.php

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Color me shocked.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

The Colts really should've traded up for Stroud.

Regardless of the comparison with AR, which we unfortunately have to wait for... Fact remains that we're going to have to deal with that kid for a while.

So far, looks like that's going to suck.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

Regardless of the comparison with AR, which we unfortunately have to wait for... Fact remains that we're going to have to deal with that kid for a while.

So far, looks like that's going to suck.

Which is exactly why the Colts should've traded up for him.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

Regardless of the comparison with Anthony Richardson, which we unfortunately have to wait for ...... the fact remains that we're going to have to deal with that kid for a while.

So far, it looks like that's going to suck.

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We are 5-5 with (mostly) Minshew at quarterback ...... we have a lot to look forward to when Richardson comes back next year.

Also, don't count out the 2023 Colts just yet ...... they would be 7-4 if not for getting robbed in the game against the Browns, and we have what looks to be a solid defense that (when healthy) will keep us in most games.

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[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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We are 5-5 with (mostly) Minshew at quarterback ...... we have a lot to look forward to when Richardson comes back next year.

Also, don't count out the 2023 Colts just yet ...... they would be 6-4 if not for getting robbed in the game against the Browns, and we have what looks to be a solid defense that (when healthy) will keep us in most games.

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Things were looking promising before AR's injury. If he doesn't go down, the Texans are saying the same thing about having to deal with him.

The comparison is just put on delay right now. All we get to see is Stroud doing well.

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3 Things That the Colts Must Do to get Above .500 Against the Buccaneers in Week 12

(By Vignesh Mulay)

https://horseshoeheroes.com/posts/3-...2-01hfqjr0gmmt




1) l Get the ball out of Gardner Minshew's hands quickly.


2) l Challenge Tampa Bay's secondary early and often.


3) l Contain Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on defense.

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