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HBO 'Hard Knocks' 2021: Best Colts Storylines, Moments, Reaction for Episode 1

The first-ever midseason edition of HBO's Hard Knocks premiered Wednesday, with the series taking a look at the Indianapolis Colts.

This edition picked up after the Colts moved to 4-5 following their 45-30 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 4.

The episode opened with a recap of how the Colts got here, with highlights including running back Jonathan Taylor's excellent season and lowlights such as Indianapolis' blown leads against the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans.

The biggest focus of the first episode was on quarterback Carson Wentz and linebacker Darius Leonard.

Head coach Frank Reich talking about the connection he and Wentz have had since the 2016 predraft process, when Reich was the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator.