Colts vs Jets: MNF Aftermath, Grades and Review

Sep 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts Andrew Luck(12) leaves the field after their loss to the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

The Colts fell to 0-2 on the season following a home loss on Monday Night Football to Ryan Fitzpatrick and the New York Jets. One has to ask, after two abysmal performances, if the football gods are angry with Indy.

Colts fans, where should I begin? Let’s start with the facts. The Colts have three offensive touchdowns and eight turnovers in two games. Andrew Luck‘s internal play clock is set on fast forward due to the offensive line’s inability to pick up a blitz.

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If anyone would have told me before the season started, that the Colts would be outscored 47-21 in their first two games, I would have told them to seek help. Unfortunately, that’s where we now stand.

For the second week in a row, the “amazing weapons” at Luck’s disposal cannot win their one-on-one matchups. The offense is uncharacteristically inept and that’s putting it nicely. Over two week the Colts have scored zero points in the first half… ZERO.

Frank Gore looked great. His stat sheet will not reflect his true output because of several double-digit gains that were negated by penalties. Gore should remain the Colts three-down bell cow after this game. His blitz pickups saved Luck from at least a half dozen sacks.

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Unlike last week in Buffalo, The Colts defense came out to play in the first half. What was more exciting was Robert Mathis‘ return to the field. If only the offense could have played with such intensity. Yes, the Colts trailed 10-0 at halftime, but those first 10 points were surrendered because of offensive turnovers that gave the Jets the ball in scoring position.

The Defense kept this game from becoming a landslide early and sustained as long as they could waiting for the offense to produce. Chris Ivory  was stonewalled for most of the game holding him to 57 yards on 14 carries. Henry Anderson‘s performance over two weeks is worthy of a mention in the race for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Anderson tallied five tackles, two tackles-for-loss a sack and a QB Hit in the game. Over two games, Anderson has 14 tackles, 5 tackles-for-loss and a sack. That is an incredible stat sheet for a rookie.

Enough of the niceties for now, let’s get to the game grades broken down by offense, defense, coaching. Forget special teams today. I can sum that up quickly, Adam Vinatieri uncharacteristically, is 0-2 this season. He missed a chip shot from 29-yards out. News flash! Pat McAfee is still the best punter in the NFL. Now let’s get to the grades for the rest of the team…

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