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Indianapolis Colts by the Numbers: Week 3 Defensive Stats Every week Youth Devin Funchess Jersey , I will present a summary of some basic and advanced stats for the Colts performance relative to the league. Thanks to Pro Football Reference, NFL.com and the nflSCrapR project for being awesome sources of weekly data.If it wasn’t for the defense, that game would have been unwatchable. I can’t believe I just wrote that.Last week, I said that the defense was Jekyll and Hyde and this week did not change my opinion. I saw some really good but I also saw some really bad.It’s great to see players like Darius Leonard and Margus Hunt start to stand out, but as a unit I see many troubling habits that need broken before this defense isn’t . . .well, broken. Overall, the Colts allowed the Eagles to consistently move the ball down the field. They put up four 75+ yard drives, earning 26 first downs along the way (5th most this week). That translates to a 74% DSR and that’s a problem.On the other hand, the Colts defense countered that with 5 sacks and 2 turnovers deep in Philly territory, limiting opponent scores while assisting the offense. So while they weren’t great, they gave the offense a chance and held the reigning champs to 20 points . . . on the road . . . in the rain.And that’s not nothing. TEAM TOTALSThanks to the turnovers and sacks Chester Rogers Jersey Stitched , the Colts checked Philly to just 4.9 yds per play, and curbed their non-penalty first down conversions to 28.6%.3rd down yards to gain and conversions were right around league average, so no glaring issues with any of that. Then what’s the disconnect to giving up a high DSR?One issue was penalties.Last week, the defense yielded 0 first downs by penalty.Against the Eagles, they let slip 4, two of which extended the game-winning TD drive.Sure, the refs had a couple of WTF calls, but against Cincy, the Colts’ D gave up 3 firsts on penalties, all of which occurred on 2 TD drives.Now, 7 penalties for 1st downs after 3 games isn’t bad. It’s about average Youth Denico Autry Jersey , tied at 18th in the league.But if you are going to employ a “bend don’t break” defense, you can’t be average. You absolutely cannot move the chains for your opponent.In the one game where the Colts defense gave up 0 penalties, they looked outstanding. That’s not a coincidence. PASSINGAgainst the pass, the defense was solid. Only 29% of Philly’s passes were for first downs and Wentz notched a 5.4 YPA both below league average.Explosive plays were limited, while 3 of the sacks and an INT helped stall 4 Eagle drives.RUSHINGSo that leaves the other reason Philly was so successful; the run game. I know that the run game is a weakness in the defensive scheme that Eberflus has implemented and so perhaps poor run defense numbers can be expected. However these numbers are much worse than what we saw the first 2 weeks.This week, the defense gave up 10 rushing first downs which is double Philly’s season average.That equates to 29% of all runs converting, up from the 21% mark Indy surrendered in weeks 1-2.Within all of that, Indy allowed the Eagles to go 3 for 3 on third downs. 6 of the Eagle runs went for 10+ yards for a total of 87 yards gained. In the weeks prior, the Colts defense limited explosive run plays to 2.8 per game for 46 yards.Before this week, the Colt’s rush defense was about league average.This week was a big step backwards. CONCLUSIONSI don’t want to dismiss the offense’s culpability here. If we get TDs off of those turnovers instead of field goals then Philly probably passes more, which was being defended well.If 6 Indy drives totaling 16 yards and 9 minutes off the clock is instead 180 yards and 18 minutes spent Denico Autry Jersey Stitched , then maybe Philly doesn’t have time for a last drive.But you have to play the hand you’re dealt and this week they played it by giving up frequent, long, sustained drives but also killing opponent efforts with sacks and turnovers. So, the real question is: Which part of that game is repeatable?I don’t think we should expect 5 sacks and 2 turnovers every week.And I believe that if they can’t keep their their defensive penalties to less than 1 or 2 a game then long sustained opponent drives will become commonplace. I guess I’m cautiously pessimistic. SEASON TOTALS (per game) Ballard does not like to give big paychecks to free agents, so what bargains are available for the taking?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旻ree AgencyColts Film AnalysisBargain free agents the Colts could targetNew,34commentsBallard does not like to give big paychecks to free agents, so what bargains are available for the taking?ESTShareTweetShareShareBargain free agents the Colts could targetTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsC Ryan Kalil, 34 — Carolina PanthersEntering his final season in the NFL, Ryan Kalil may consider signing with a contender and could be willing to settle for a backup role. He would help bring depth to the center position, which suffered when starter Ryan Kelly was out and could serve as a mentor to the offensive line group.Kalil could be a cheap, logical signing. He may serve a role similar to the one Matt Slauson did in 2018.WR Jamison Crowder Youth Skai Moore Jersey , 26— Washington RedskinsJamison Crowder would help shore up one of the thinnest position groups in Indianapolis. He is still young and has room to grow. With an elite quarterback like Andrew Luck, Crowder’s production could skyrocket. His value likely depends on the contracts top tier players like Tyrell Williams and Golden Tate sign. However, a deep class of talented receivers in the Draft, may help to suppress the market for middle tier free agents at the position. Crowder won’t come cheap but given his age and potential, it is a signing that could pay dividends for the Colts, without breaking the bank.EDGE Derrick Morgan, 30 — Tennessee TitansIn 2018, Morgan posted the worst production of his career. Not counting his rookie season (he played in just 4 games), he set career lows in sacks, QB hits, and tackles for a loss. This will probably suppress Morgan’s value and give the Colts a chance to take a look without over-extending on budget. When healthy Skai Moore Jersey Stitched , Morgan has been extremely effective at getting in the quarterback’s face.He should be able to transition to a 4-3 scheme and could be a budget conscious way to help revamp the Colts defensive line. He will likely sign a contract without considerable guaranteed money or future year cap commitments. EDGE Shaquil Barrett, 26 — Denver BroncosGiven the abundance of Broncos’ pass rushers, Barrett did not start a single game in 2018. He is still a young player, with room to grow and transitioning to playing with a hand on the ground would suit his style. Given enough snaps, he could become an excellent situational pass-rusher.Barrett may not command considerable attention on the free agent market, so Indy could snag him on a reasonable deal. CB Steven Nelson, 25 — Kansas City ChiefsDon’t get me wrong, Nelson will likely get paid more than the free agents listed above. The problem for him is that his market may be quieter than it should be, which could work to the Colts’ advantage. Nelson was an above-average cornerback and is still young. If the Colts are willing to spend bigger dollars, Nelson should be on their short list.