The Indianapolis Colts are 5-1, in first place in the AFC South, and have a favorable schedule the rest of the season. Not making the playoffs after such a start would be inexcusable. Potentially, only one thing holds the team back: The defense.
Some of the issues are injury-related. The cornerback group has been a mess since training camp because of how many players have been hurt. While Lou Anarumo is not the best defense coordinator, his scheme has been affected by the lack of talent he's been able to put on the field.
Top cornerback Charvarius Ward has suffered two concussions already this season and missed some time.