Indianapolis Colts: Schedule, record prediction, X-factors for 2021 NFL season

NFL Power Rankings. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Power Rankings. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 3
Next
2021 NFL Power Rankings
May 27, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws the ball during Indianapolis Colts OTAs. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts X-factors for the 2021 NFL Season

Carson Wentz, Quarterback

Indianapolis traded for Carson Wentz not to just simply be a stop-gap, but to be their long-term answer at quarterback. He has to play up to his potential in order for the Colts to get where they want to go, not just in 2021 but beyond. There will be games in 2021 in which Wentz will have to put the team on his back and carry them.

Eric Fisher, Offensive Tackle

Eric Fisher will be very important not only to the success of Carson Wentz, but also that of the Indianapolis Colts offense as a whole. If he should play well, there could be a long-term extension on the table from the Colts in 2022. Fisher has a lot to play for in 2021.

Next. 56 Bold predictions for the 2021 season. dark

Jonathan Taylor, Running Back 

Jonathan Taylor has everything in front of him. The Colts will be looking to impose their will via the rushing game in 2021, as they will face off against some of the better quarterbacks in the NFL. Taylor will need to be up to the task and do his best to remain healthy for the offense in Indianapolis to remain effective.