Welcome to The Lucky Colt

In the 2009 NFL season, I had the opportunity to follow the Indianapolis Colts from game one until their devastating Super Bowl loss to the New Orleans Saints. From that defeat, I have been locked in on the Colts and have followed them through the offseason, regular season, and postseason. I love the Indianapolis Colts and my goal is to provide in depth analysis on games, offseason moves, and share my perspective on the team every year.

  • Will 2025 Be Anthony Richardson’s Last Chance in Indy?

    Will 2025 Be Anthony Richardson’s Last Chance in Indy?

    The Indianapolis Colts announced that Anthony Richardson will start the 2025 season on the bench. In light of this, the former fourth overall pick’s career is at risk. At the time of the 2023 NFL Draft, many believed that the Indianapolis Colts made a risky decision to draft Anthony Richardson. He was incredibly talented, but…

  • How the 2025 Season Will Be a Defining Moment for the Franchise

    How the 2025 Season Will Be a Defining Moment for the Franchise

    The Indianapolis Colts are entering yet another season tethered with disappointed fans who are hoping for prospects in the upcoming draft. The main question to ask is, “What has sparked all of this negativity and division?”. The Indianapolis Colts used to be a very respected franchise that was consistently competitive in AFC. It was never…

  • Week 18 Recap – Season Ending Defeat

    Week 18 Recap – Season Ending Defeat

    For the second time in the last 3 seasons, the Colts had an opportunity to win the last game of the regular season and seal a trip to the postseason. On both occasions, the Colts came up short, but for this season, there is a lot of hope of optimism for the future of this…

  • Once Again, Anthony Richardson Comes Out of a Game Due to Injury

    Once Again, Anthony Richardson Comes Out of a Game Due to Injury

    Five weeks into the NFL season, Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson has had to come out of three games and miss one game due to injury. This dangerous game of football does not discriminate against size. Richardson entered this season listed at 6-4 and 245 lbs, which for a quarterback, are measurements that suggest longevity.…

  • Week 5 Preview – The Tennessee Titans

    Week 5 Preview – The Tennessee Titans

    The Colts will host the Tennessee Titans this weekend in a crucial division game that will bring clarity to the four-way tie for the AFC South crown. Although it is still early in the season, the Colts are already doing better than projected and have a real shot to win the division. However, the key…

  • Week 4 Recap – A Tale of Two Halves

    Week 4 Recap – A Tale of Two Halves

    For the second straight Sunday, the Colts winded up in a last possession game that went into overtime. Unfortunately, the Colts did not end up getting a possession in overtime to compete for a win and fell to the Rams 23-29. It was a hard fought battle as the Colts fell early in this game…

  • Week 4 Preview – The Los Angeles Rams

    Week 4 Preview – The Los Angeles Rams

    This weekend’s matchup against the Rams will be a polar opposite matchup from the previous week. The Ravens were a run-heavy team that relied on winning at the line of scrimmage and occasionally taking shots down the field. The Rams, on the other hand, are a pass-dominant team that only run the football when needed.…

  • Week 3 Preview – The Baltimore Ravens

    Week 3 Preview – The Baltimore Ravens

    The Colts travel over to Baltimore, Maryland to face the Ravens who are led by explosive dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson. With starting QB Anthony Richardson ruled out this week, Gardner Minshew will have to step up and lead this offense. For the Colts defense, this matchup is going to be tough going against this Ravens…

  • 5 Takeaways from Week 2 Against the Texans

    5 Takeaways from Week 2 Against the Texans

    The Colts went down to Houston, Texas, and left with their first win of the season beating the Texans 31-20. Although Houston struggles at home, this team has new energy with head coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie QB CJ Stroud. While the Texans made the fourth quarter interesting, the Colts got off to quick 14-0…

  • Week 2 Preview – The Houston Texans

    Week 2 Preview – The Houston Texans

    Sunday’s matchup against the Texans will be two rookie head coaches and two rookie quarterbacks. What this means is that anything can happen. We saw aggressive play calling from both head coaches and we saw pass and run blocking mistakes on both teams. The Colts enter this game as 1-point favorites on the road, but…