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Colts Among Lowest Graded Teams in NFL Week 9
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In Short: CBS Sports and TheBigLead grade the Colts among the lowest teams in Week 9.
The Indianapolis Colts' performance in Week 9 has earned them some of the lowest grades in the NFL, according to CBS Sports and TheBigLead.
CBS Sports notes that the Colts' current record of 2-7 makes it seem reasonable to consider trading key players like Jonathan Taylor or Daniel Jones.
The Colts' quarterback, Anthony Richardson, has struggled this season, starting a career-high 11 games but completing only 47.7% of his passes, the lowest among all NFL starters.
Meanwhile, the Colts have faced a series of disappointing losses, and their struggles have affected other wagers in the NFL.
Complex reports that Ladd McConkey, a wide receiver for the Patriots, is eligible to sign an extension at the end of the season and will be looking for a contract similar to the one Colts WR Alec Pierce landed this past offseason, which was four years, $114 million.
The Patriots have long struggled with drafting competent wide receivers, and McConkey's potential extension could be a significant move for the team.
The Patriots' upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers will be a crucial match, with both teams representing their respective conferences.
The Colts' poor performance in Week 9 has led to speculation about potential trades and the possibility of a complete overhaul of the team's roster.
What this adds
The Colts' poor performance in Week 9 has led to speculation about potential trades and the possibility of a complete overhaul of the team's roster.
The Patriots' upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers will be a crucial match, with both teams representing their respective conferences.
Background
CBS Sports and TheBigLead grade the Colts among the lowest teams in Week 9.
What's confirmed
- He started a career-high 11 games in 2024 but completed just 47.7% of his passes, the lowest among all NFL starters that season, and threw eight touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.
- FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) takes off his helmet before a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.,Thursday, Aug.
What's still developing
- After Sunday's loss to Dallas, the Colts are sitting at a very unimpressive 2-7, and it might make sense to just trade everyone.
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