Would winning the AFC South title and hosting the first playoff game inside Lucas Oil Stadium since 2015 be considered a successful campaign by the Indianapolis Colts and second-year head coach Shane Steichen?
Biggest advantage: strength of schedule
The biggest advantage of the Colts 2024 schedule is hosting the contenders at Lucas Oil Stadium, while avoiding the conference juggernauts until the playoffs. If the Colts were to meet the Chiefs or Ravens in January, it will be the first time either team has to face second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. He was inactive with a concussion in Week 3 during his rookie campaign as the Colts leaned on kicker Matt Gay’s heroic performance on the road to upset the Ravens in overtime.