Last season saw the Colts go on a playoff run that resulted in a road win in Houston and a tough loss in Kansas City. It saw a young team with a new coaching staff find their identity on offense, and a core of young defensive players emerge as the future for the team. It probably didn’t hurt that star quarterback Andrew Luck returned to form after a protracted absence due to his shoulder surgery.
The influx of young talent in the 2018 draft class transformed the team on both sides of the ball, taking them from middling team led by a backup quarterback to a contender led by a top 5 quarterback.