The Indianapolis and does so against some good offenses.
A big factor in their success amid a difficult portion of the schedule is their ability to generate takeaways.
At the start of Week 11, the Colts defense That's the sixth-highest in football at this point in the season. Of those 17 turnovers, eight came through interceptions and nine came through forced fumbles.
In football it is often said that if you win the turnover battle you can win the game. Takeaways limit the number of opportunities the opponent has to score, they give your own offense additional chances and often good field position.
Unfortunately, the Colts offense struggled to take advantage of these additional opportunities and didn't take good care of the football themselves.
In the last two games in particular, the offense has only put up a total of 26 points and has given the ball away six times. This season, the Indianapolis offense has 17 giveaways, tied for the third-most in the NFL and giving the Colts a zero turnover differential.
Despite a 4-6 record, the Colts are still just one game away from a playoff spot in the AFC. This week the defense faces the New York Jets offense, which has taken care of the football quite well, with their 11 giveaways being the 10th fewest this season.
The defense is doing pretty much everything it can to keep the team in the game, but the Colts are still in the middle of a three-game losing streak. can add a spark to the offense.
