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.

  • The Slim Chance the Colts Have to Make the Playoffs

    The Slim Chance the Colts Have to Make the Playoffs

    After starting the season at 7-1 and being considered the best team in the NFL, the Colts are in a position where they might not even make the playoffs. On the heels of a four-game losing streak, the Colts are determined to stay alive in the hunt for the postseason. The path to get there,…

  • 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…

  • Week 18 Preview – Win and Get In

    Week 18 Preview – Win and Get In

    The Colts have an opportunity to do something that was once thought as improbable when they started the season 3-5. Going into a win-an-in the playoffs situation, the Colts will face a division opponent in the Houston Texans who are also looking to win and get into the playoffs. The betting odds currently have the…

  • Week 17 Preview – The Las Vegas Raiders

    Week 17 Preview – The Las Vegas Raiders

    As the 2023 NFL season is nearing its end, urgency is surging through many teams around the league. Most notably, that sense of urgency is permeating through two teams that will face off in week 17. Both the Colts and Raiders are fighting for their playoff lives and with a win on Sunday, their hopes…

  • The Colts are Tied for 1st Place in the AFC South

    The Colts are Tied for 1st Place in the AFC South

    The Indianapolis Colts are tied for first place in the AFC South and have a good chance to take the division, a feat many did not think possible after their 3-5 start. With just 3 games left in the regular season, the Colts are tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans at 8-6.…

  • Week 14 Recap – The Win Streak Ends in Cincinnati

    Week 14 Recap – The Win Streak Ends in Cincinnati

    After winning 4 games in a row for the first time since 2018, the Colts looked to extend their streak and move up in the playoff bracket. Unfortunately, all streaks must end, and for the Colts, that end came in an abysmal 14-34 loss. It’s hard to pinpoint a loss like this on one thing…