The Colts defense has absolutely cratered to start the season, allowing a mind-boggling 1,029 yards through just two games. That’s not just bad, that’s the second-most yards given up by any NFL defense in history at this point. Talk about a brutal start, right? This unit is a complete disaster, and it’s already sinking their season.
This Defense Is Dead Last, Period
If you’re looking for where the Colts rank, just look at the bottom of the list. They are dead last in the entire NFL in total yards, points allowed, yards per play, passing yards, and even yards per drop back. You want more? They’re 31st in rushing yards allowed and yards per carry. Sure, the offense and special teams have had their own hiccups, but let’s be real here: the defense is a massive anchor, and it’s pulling the entire team down right now. It’s on full display, and it is ugly.
Anarumo’s Modern Defense Is Headed The Wrong Way
Remember when Lou Anarumo was brought in to save this defense? Gus Bradley’s contract expired at the end of the 2024 season, and Anarumo was poached from Cincinnati, tasked with modernizing the unit, adding some complexity, and making life a living nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. Well, two games into Anarumo’s second season in Indianapolis, and they’re doing the exact opposite. This defense is a mess, and whatever “complexity” he’s tried to add, it isn’t working.
Even Anarumo himself is admitting how broken things are. “We can’t give up those types of chunk plays to start, and overall, the total yardage is not where we want to be, that’s clear as day to everybody,” he said. He’s pointing to basic stuff, too. “Where we have to improve … are simple fundamentals. Let’s start with tackling. That’s something we were good at last year. We have taken a step back in that area, that was on full display on the negative end the other night.” When your head defensive coordinator is talking about “simple fundamentals” like tackling being a step back, you know you’re in deep trouble. If they can’t even tackle, what can they do?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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