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How the Colts Have Become the League’s Best Third-Down Defense
Published by Kyle J. Rodriguez on October 22, 2014
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Indianapolis Colts
It's no secret that the Indianapolis Colts have been rock-solid on third down to start this season. The Colts have allowed conversions on just 26 percent of third downs this season, best in the league. No other team has allowed less than 30 percent.
This defense has flaws, but with an elite third-down percentage, the team is getting opponents off the field quickly, rarely letting teams go on long, extended drives. As a result, the Colts lead the league in just about every "possession"-related statistic.
The Colts coaches love the time of possession stat, and that's directly related to how well the defense is playing, especially on third down. And third-down defense is directly related to pass defense, as nearly 80 percent of ...
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