The Indianapolis Colts are often to a slow start, coming out of the gates at 1-3. Despite that, things are looking positive with Andrew Luck’s return.
Andrew Luck didn’t throw a single pass in 2017. Things got so bad, that at one point his future in the NFL was in question. Fast forward to today, and he’s back with the Indianapolis Colts — and he hasn’t skipped a beat.
The Colts aren’t off to an ideal start with a 1-3 record through their first four games. Luck has been a bright spot though, and that could mark the beginning of a reversal of fortunes for Indianapolis.
There’s been talk that the arm strength isn’t the same for Luck. While he may not be able to sling it as hard, the career-best accuracy is showing that it may not be a bad thing. Through four games Luck has a completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,126 and nine touchdowns. He’s also ran for 53 yards on nine carries (5.9 yards per carry). Meanwhile, he’s limited mistakes in the air (three interceptions).
Those numbers put Luck on-pace for 4,504 yards and 36 touchdown passes, which would both be the second best single season stats of his career. The completion percentage would be a career-high as well.
This all comes without a running game and with limited weapons. Luck’s once again proving that he doesn’t need a superstar cast to put up superstar numbers.
Although those numbers haven’t exactly translated to wins, they could be coming soon. The last two losses were by a combined seven points — with one of them coming against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Despite the record, there are clear positives when looking at the Colt season. A promising defense is a start, but if Luck can continue returning to form, the wins will come.
Andrew Luck was once the most promising young quarterback in the NFL. Injuries had slowed that hype train down to almost a screeching halt. The 29-year-old is back though, and ready to help bring the Indianapolis Colts back into relevancy.