The Indianapolis Colts look to bounce back after an 8-8 finish to the 2015 NFL season. When you have a true franchise quarterback like Andrew Luck, every season is expected to be a playoff year, and this was the first time since 2011 that the Colts failed to reach the postseason. Luck missed most of the 2015 season after suffering a lacerated kidney and partially torn abdominal muscle, and entering his fifth NFL season, he looks to regain his dominance in 2016. The Colts will look for running back Frank Gore to carry the load much like he did for most of his career with the San Francisco 49ers for a balanced offensive attack. Look for rookie running back Josh Ferguson to lighten the load for Gore at times. Luck’s top targets are wide receivers T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief, and tight end Dwayne Allen. Luck’s autograph is a highly sought after collectible, typically on signed footballs, full size and mini helmets, and photos. In order to contend this season, the Colts will need to protect Luck better than previous seasons. Center Ryan Kelly is a consistent lineman, and Indianapolis hopes to get production out of the rest of the group. Defensive end Robert Mathis and cornerback Vontae Davis are the big names on a defense that looks to improve. In a wide open AFC South, the Colts should compete for the ranks atop the division. The Houston Texans are returning division champions, and the Jacksonville Jaguars look to be much improved, but the Colts will be right in the mix.
