Indianapolis Colts

Offense

The Colts’ offensive playbook can be one of the most balanced in the entire game. Although they have newer formations like Pistol, don’t sleep on their power running sets. They have been around for some time, but they can still be tough to stop, depending on your team build.

Key Formation

The Colts are the only team in the game with Gun Bunch TE, which you should use heavily. The formation should easily beat zone coverage, and it contains nearly every concept without needing to adjust.

Key Player

QB with 85+ Deep Accuracy

Formations

• SINGLEBACK: Jumbo, Ace, Deuce Close, Ace Pair, Pair Tight Twins, Bunch Ace, Doubles, Y-Trips TE Slot, Wing Trips Open
• I-FORM: Pro, Twins Flex, Tight, Tight Pair
• NEAR: Close
• STRONG: Pro, Twins Flex, Tight Pair
• WEAK: Pro
• PISTOL: Slot Wing, Y-Trips
• GUN: Split Close, Doubles, Y-Trips HB Wk, Bunch TE, Bunch Wk, Snugs Flip, Double Flex, Y-Trips Open, Trey Open, Empty Trey, Empty Trey Flex
• WILDCAT: Trips Over

If you build a dominant lineup for the power run game, try the I-Form Tackle Over until your opponents prove they can stop it.

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• QB (DAC, SPD, THP)
• WR (SPD, RTE, CTH)
• TE (CIT, RBK, SPD)

Defense

The Colts’ defensive book is set up for quick finesse rushers to attack off the edge. This can leave them vulnerable to the run on early downs, but it really makes a lead valuable.

Key Formation

The Nickel 2-4-5 is your most balanced formation, and it can be crucial if an opponent is looking to scramble or run off the edge. Bring a safety down by calling “show blitz” if an opponent starts to run at your weakest OLB.

Key Player

MLB with 85+ Zone Coverage

Formations

• 3-4: Odd, Predator, Over, Even, Bear
• NICKEL: 2-4-5, 2-4-5 Dbl A Gap, 3-3-5 Wide
• BIG DIME: 2-3-6, 2-4-6
• DOLLAR: 3-2-6
• QUARTER: 1-3-7, 3 Deep

The Colts’ playbook will really shine if you can secure an early lead, so this is one of the few situations where it makes sense to receive the kickoff.

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• CB (ZCV, PRS, AWR)
• MLB (ZCV, AWR, PRC)
• OLB (FMV, SPD, ACC)