Poor tackling has been an issue all season long for the Indianapolis Colts, and it was particularly noticeable in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. But just how bad has it been this season?
According toESPN's Stephen Holder, the Colts rank 28th in yards allowed after contact, with opponents totaling 482 yards. In terms of missed tackles, the Colts have the sixth-most of any team.
In part, this has contributed to the Colts surrendering the most yards after the catch, along with ranking 31st in yards per play allowed, as Holder noted.
When missed tackles are prevalent, it's an entire defensive issue. This isn't on just one or two players. That said, the Colts' linebackers have often been picked on this season and struggled as a collective unit.
“I look
at tackling as a ‘want to’ thing. Guys gotta want to tackle,” linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither said after Sunday's loss, via The Athletic's James Boyd.
Until the tackling improves, it's difficult to see how the Colts' defense as a whole will get any better in the long run.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Just how bad has Colts tackling been this season?
