Quick. Think of the Indianapolis Colts’ biggest rival. When the schedule comes out, which game are you circling? Which one makes your stomach churn as it approaches? Which team can you not wait to trash talk when the Colts take them to the woodshed?
Who did you come up with? To name a few rivalries over the last decade, does it match or exceed any of the following?
Steelers/Ravens, Chiefs/Bengals, 49ers/Seahawks, Cowboys/Eagles, Patriots/Broncos, or Packers/Vikings
When you think about it though, what truly constitutes a rivalry? In my mind, there are a few basic criteria that define a rivalry.