The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts struggled for the same reason in 2017: An injured franchise quarterback. Deshaun Watson started off his career on a blistering pace but only started six games before he tore his ACL in practice. Andrew Luck never got to see the field in 2017, as he was recovering from a…
From a wins and loss perspective, things have not been looking well for the Cleveland Browns this season. And with another loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, the Browns find themselves in an all too familiar spot, sitting winless and looking for answers. In the last 10 seasons, the Browns have started 0-4…
Series Introduction: A scheme fit is when a player’s traits and abilities line up with a certain coach’s style and scheme. Imagine if every NFL team could draft a player that fit perfectly into their scheme. That would benefit both the teams and the players simultaneously, as general managers and coaches wouldn’t be putting a…
Sometimes in fantasy football you need to think big to win. Doug Moore presents his Week 9 fantasy football bold predictions that will separate you from the competition. We are now over halfway through the fantasy football regular season, which marks the time when owners may need to take some risks in order to orient themselves for a strong playoff…
Sometimes when your opponents zig, you need to zag. Doug Moore presents his Week 8 fantasy football bold predictions that will separate you from the competition. We are just about at the halfway point of the NFL season, and you need to be sure you have the right players in your fantasy lineups with six teams…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From set the edge to reserve / future contract, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From squib kick to 21 offensive personnel, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any terms or phrases you’d…
The Indianapolis Colts avoided dropping to 0-3 by defeating the Tennessee Titans after falling behind in the fourth quarter. The Colts had seen much criticism of their choice to use their 2015 NFL Draft first round pick on a wide receiver, but as Mark Schofield explains the decision to take Phillip Dorsett paid dividends in…
It is a game of yoctoseconds and inches. When everything comes together ‒ the play call, the execution ‒ it can be stunning, even beautiful. When the timing is off, it can be horrible and gut-wrenching. The New England Patriots soundly defeated the Indianapolis Colts thanks in part to well-timed and executed defense. The quick out route…
Each week Inside The Pylon takes a look at the standout offensive plays from around the league in Reel Film Recap. In this Divisional Sunday edition, Mark Schofield keeps the football on the ground and examines the running games in both the Green Bay Packers win over the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts victory…
Each week Inside The Pylon takes a look at the standout offensive plays from around the league in Reel Film Recap. In this Wild Card Sunday edition, Mark Schofield looks at Andrew Luck’s feet and left hand, and at the Cowboys’ offensive line. Keeping Plays Alive is Good, Keeping the Football is Better In the…
The New England Patriots’ pass defense has been a strength this season, with new arrivals Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner keying coverage that has been stifling at times. Dave Archibald explores a potential weakness for the team entering Saturday’s playoff opener against the Baltimore Ravens. If the Patriots defense has an Achilles’ heel, look no…
The 2015 NFL Playoffs kick off with a wild card round battle between division rivals as the Bengals face the Colts. The Cincinnati at Indianapolis preview has what to look for on gameday. The Matchup WHO: Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1 – #5 Seed) vs. Indianapolis Colts (11-5 – #4 Seed) WHEN: Sunday, January 4 – 1:05…
The Reel Football Preview Week 15 is Mark Schofield‘s look at the most compelling matchups in the NFL on tape. Scouring the film, highlighting interesting play design, optimum offense, innovative defense and how the inches really matter. This week we have some divisional rivalry rematches: #OAKvsKCC, #HOUvsIND, #CINvsCLE and #SFvs#SEA. Oakland v. Kansas City –…
Andrew Luck and the 6-3 Indianapolis Colts welcome Tom Brady and the 7-2 New England Patriots to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday night. The Patriots are riding a five–game winning streak and both teams are coming off their Bye Week. It is time read the Colts numbers and see what the stats say about this…