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 The Colts (0-2) were picked by many to solidify their elite status
this season, taking the next step after three consecutive trips to
the playoffs, including their AFC championship loss to New England
last January. But after the 20-7 home defeat to the New York Jets,
Indianapolis are left searching for a spark to renew their attack.
"I don't believe in comparing season to season," quarterback Luck
told reporters.
"What we need to do is try to go out and get a win. We'd like to
think we have a fair amount of improvements to make."
Luck, a preseason MVP candidate for many pundits, tossed three
interceptions and lost a fumble in his latest shortcoming. He led
the NFL with 40 touchdown passes a season ago, and has spearheaded a
passing attack that has largely carried the fate of the franchise
the past few years, but has six turnovers to just three passing
scores this season.
Since the beginning of the 2014 campaign, Luck now has 28 total
turnovers which is the most in the NFL.
Indianapolis brought in reinforcements to aid their quarterback in
the off-season, acquiring veteran running back Frank Gore and wide
receiver Andre Johnson. Early returns on both players have been
meager. Gore has combined for 88 yards in the two defeats, and he
lost a critical fumble against the Jets.
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Johnson, meanwhile, has seven total catches for 51 yards and has
also yet to find the end zone. The Colts, who fell to Buffalo 27-14
in Week One, also saw tight end Dwayne Allen leave the game with an
ankle injury on Monday adding yet another offensive concern to a
team full of them.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; editing by Amlan
Chakraborty)
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