The Indianapolis Colts' edge rush has been shockingly ineffective, with the entire edge room totaling just 1.5 sacks through seven games—less than even the cornerback group. DeForest Buckner and Tommy lead the team's sack list, while first-round pick Laiatu Latu continues to disappoint with only one sack, ranking 38th among defensive linemen, and pressure rates well below expectations for a top draft pick.
Challenging scheduling hasn't helped; the Colts have faced tough road games against the Steelers, Vikings, and Jaguars, all coming off extended rest. The Vikings' aggressive blitzing set a Next Gen Stats era record, exposing ongoing Colts pass protection struggles and hinting at trouble in the upcoming Jacksonville matchup. Can the Indianapolis Colts’ defense and offensive line turn things around, or will these trends continue to haunt their NFL season?