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Indianapolis Colts: Pagano Keeping Team Focused in Trip to London

By Garrett Hagan

Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano looks on during the fourth quarter in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 51-16. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano looks on during the fourth quarter in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 51-16. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Indianapolis Colts face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Wembley Stadium in London, England this Sunday. Despite the change of scenery, head coach Chuck Pagano is keen on keeping his team focused on the match-up.

The Indianapolis Colts currently sit in third place in the AFC South with a 1-2 record (tied with the Tennessee Titans). They will attempt to even up their record with a victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday.

Despite a number of solid draft selections and free agent acquisitions this past offseason, the Jaguars currently find themselves sitting at an 0-3 record as the division’s last-place team.

The difference in this particular game between the Jaguars and the Colts is that it will be taking place in a different country aside from the United States.

Each year, the NFL tries to feature a game or two in Wembley Stadium in London, England — with the Colts finding themselves being one of those select teams for the 2016 season. With the various sights and landmarks that London has to offer, Pagano isn’t going to let his team get distracted before their big game, per Mike Wells of ESPN.com.

"“I am excited about the opportunity, just like our players are, to go over there and play and all those kinds of things,” Pagano said. “I think the offseason is probably the time and place to get excited about taking a trip across the pond and doing some sightseeing. I don’t think this is the weekend to do it.”"

“We’ve got people that have experienced it and can give you the pluses and minuses and a lot of ideas on the practice week, the practice schedule, when to leave, what time to leave, boarding the plane, sleeping on the way over, staying up once you get over there to get your body clock adjusted to that time zone, all those types of things,” Pagano said. “It’s a challenge and an undertaking. Really our operations department, our organization has really stepped up and done a really great job.”

For those viewing the game in the United States, the game will be aired nationally at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time — a mere three-and-a-half hour difference from the usual kickoff time fans are used to.

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Nov 23, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts defeated the Jaguars 23-3. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports /

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With this being a crucial match-up for the Colts, it is important that they avoid a 1-3 start through the first quarter of the season.

The last time these two teams faced off, the Jaguars won 51-16 in blowout fashion. With a healthy Andrew Luck under center this time around, the Colts aim for a different result.

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