Where do the Indianapolis Colts end up after a loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 12?
The Colts entered the 2024 season at No. 18 on this list and ended up at No. 28 after an 0-2 start, as well as almost everywhere in between in a year of ups and downs.
A Week 11 win over the New York Jets moved the Colts up one spot to No. 19 a week ago, but a loss last Sunday has now pushed them to No. 21.
Since the Lions are No. 1 in these power rankings even though the Colts are now 5-7, ESPN didn't want to punish them too harshly.
These rankings for ESPN are determined by more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities who evaluate each team's performance and then rank them from 1 to 32.
Against a team of Detroit's caliber, a flawless game was essential for the Colts if they wanted to pull off an upset. However, Indianapolis had the opposite of that, with 10 penalties, several of which negated some explosive plays.
In addition, there were lost passports
However, despite the overwhelming number of errors, Anthony Richardson backed up his Week 11 performance with another strong and encouraging performance. In a game where not much went right, Richardson's play was the bright spot.
Next up for the Colts is an away matchup with the 3-9 New England Patriots, who are ranked No. 27 in the ESPN rankings. Of the Colts' remaining five games on the schedule, four come against teams ranked 26th or lower in these power rankings.
