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Scouting Report: Colts Defense Carries Distinct Personality

As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme, Jonathan on the players.

Today, scouting the Indianapolis Colts’ defense.

ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT

Colts’ Run Defense

A middling, to below, run defense, the Colts are allowing 4.2 yards per carry. That’s tied for 15th in football. Opposing offenses are putting the ball in the end zone quite a bit, their 19 scores tied for 30th across the league this year.