Have No Fear: Andrew Luck Doesn’t Lose Consecutive Games

Sep 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback

(12) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half against the against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

It appears that the majority of Colts fans have been able to keep a level head after the Week 1 loss at Denver, but there are some who will undoubtedly panic (at least a bit).

I’m here to to help out those who are panicking. Look, I could do the good ol’: “It’s the home opener, team will be more focused and hungry,” stuff, but I can make it even more simple than that. Andrew Luck does not lose back-to-back games.

Well, I don’t want to be a liar. Luck has lost one game coming after a loss in his entire collegiate and professional career. That was a five-point loss on the road during his freshman year at Stanford.

Besides that one loss, Luck is currently pitching a perfect game after defeat. He has won all 10 games proceeding a loss since he was drafted in 2012.

Six of those games have come in the exact situation as he is in now: Returning home after a road loss. Obviously, Luck is 6-0 in those situations and the Colts average margin of victory is 8.3 points.

When you look at Luck’s numbers in these 10 victories, you might not see what you’re expecting. It’s safe to assume one would be ready to see a lot of slinging the ball around, but that isn’t necessarily the case. In those games, Luck’s averages are: 221.6 yards passing on 57.2 completion percentage. What does stand out is Luck’s touchdown-to-turnover ratio which is just a tad over 4:1. In 10 victories, Luck has thrown for 11 touchdowns, rushed for six and has only had four interceptions. That’s what truly makes the difference.

So as the Colts get prepared to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football for their home opener — do not fear — Andrew Luck does not lose consecutive games.