Compared with most teams in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts have been relatively healthy this season. Sure, there have been injuries. Defensive backs began going down in the preseason when rookies Justin Walley and Hunter Wohler were lost for the year. That trend has continued through last Sunday’s showdown with Houston, when newly-acquired Sauce Gardner had to leave early.
Apart from that position group, losing defensive tackle DeForest Buckner may turn out to be the most costly loss. His absence as both a pass rusher and run stopper is being felt in the middle of the line.