The Indianapolis Colts earned their second straight win on Sunday, beating the Washington Commanders 30-13 in London. Still, ESPN's Colts insider Stephen Holder thinks the team has several problems to fix.
After the Colts' win, Holder posted on X, foormerly Twitter, to point out concerns about the team's recent play, especially Daniel Jones' turnovers and the offense's lack of big plays.
“Colts are 2-2. Can't knock 2 straight wins. But objectively, they have a lot to deal with. Daniel Jones is responsible for 5 turnovers and his 7 overall lead the NFL (pending today's games). Big plays are non-existent. This isn't sustainable,” Holder wrote.
The Colts are now 2-2 after their latest win, but their offensive problems are still hard to overlook.
Jones completed 19 of 34 passes for 143 yards on Sunday, with one interception and a lost fumble. He did score a rushing touchdown, but his ongoing turnover problems could be a big issue as Indianapolis faces stronger teams.
Article Continues BelowLuckily for the Colts, running back Jonathan Taylor stepped up against Washington. He ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, giving Indianapolis the boost they needed to win.
But relying on Taylor to make up for shaky quarterback play isn't a long-term solution.
With two straight wins, Colts head coach Shane Steichen has momentum heading into the next part of the season. Still, Holder's warning shows why Indianapolis can't ignore its offensive problems. If the Colts cannot protect the football and the passing game fails to produce more explosive plays, they could see their winning streak end.
For now, the Colts can celebrate their win in London, but they'll need to get better as the season goes on.