It is no secret that this Colts team has dealt with more than its fair share of injuries to start the 2021 season. No franchise wants to spend a considerable stretch of a season at less than full strength but injuries create opportunities for players further down the depth chart. We’ll monitor the players in Indianapolis who are getting a chance to step up.
OFFENSE
I’ll not soon get over the fact that Carson Wentz is starting football games right now. His injury three weeks ago had injured reserve written all over it. While he hasn’t been the offensive leader the Colts need him to be yet, you have to think that his willingness to play through pain carries some weight in the locker room.