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Detroit Lions Week 8 scouting report: Are the Indianapolis Colts true contenders?

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the biggest surprises from the first two months of the season. Their 4-2 record firmly puts them in a two-team race in the AFC South, as the Jaguars and Texans have already tapped out this offseason.

But there are questions about the team’s legitimacy. While the Indianapolis defense has been absolutely dominant, their schedule has certainly made it a bit easier on them. Per Football Outsiders’ “past schedule” metric, they’ve had literally the easiest road in the NFL thus far, and by a fairly large margin.