{
  "id": 9704317,
  "title": "Colts Get Favorable Outlook Despite 0–2 Start, ESPN FPI Reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/colts-get-favorable-outlook-despite-0-2-start-espn-fpi-reveals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T04:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-favorable-outlook-despite-0-043855955.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indianapolis Colts, despite starting the 2026 season with a 0-2 record, are poised for a positive outlook according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). The team has faced the toughest schedule of the AFC so far, but with six of the easiest schedules remaining. FPI ratings show Indianapolis is currently at -1.1, indicating they are below average. However, as the season progresses, the team’s projected results will update daily. The Colts’ Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans on Sept. 27 at Lucas Oil Stadium is seen as a critical opportunity for the team to turn things around. The team will be without wide receiver Alec Pierce, who is on injured reserve. Colts' head coach Shane Steichen has confidence in defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, despite a historically poor defensive record.",
  "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts are already facing heat after their consecutive losses against the Baltimore Ravens (41-23) and the Kansas City Chiefs (33-30).But it’s worth noting that they’re far from alone in their 0-2 start.In the AFC, they’re one of five teams with a 0-2 record. In the AFC South, specifically, the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) are […] The post Colts Get Favorable Outlook Despite 0–2…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}