Colts sell off star players, become NFL's biggest Week 8 underdog
After trading away stars, the Colts head to Jacksonville as the NFL's biggest Week 8 underdog.
The Colts traded away star defensive lineman DeForest Buckner and offensive lineman Quenton Nelson. The general manager also exited.
The team now heads to Jacksonville as Week 8's biggest underdog. Daniel Jones has struggled since returning from a torn Achilles injury.
Star running back Jonathan Taylor and receiver Josh Downs may also be traded before Sunday. Jacksonville has the NFL's best rushing defence, allowing just 72.2 yards per game.
This poses big problems for the Colts' running attack.
- Colts were biggest underdog of the week
- Week 8 underdog
- 72.2 yards allowed per game
- Jacksonville rushing defence
- DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson
- Players traded
Why it mattersA mid-season collapse like this signals deep problems with the Colts' roster. It could force a complete rebuild in the offseason.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australian NFL fans following the Colts' struggles will see this trade deadline mark the beginning of a full rebuild.
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