As the NFL’s 2024 regular season approaches, football fans are eagerly anticipating the matchups on the Indianapolis Colts’ schedule. While games against the Houston Texans are always a highlight, one analyst believes that the New York Jets will pose the biggest challenge for the Colts this season.
Last year, the Jets finished with a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs for the 13th straight year. However, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers healthy and ready to lead the team, there is potential for a turnaround. Andrew Aziz of Stampede Blue notes that Rodgers’ return could elevate the Jets to one of the top teams in the AFC.
The highly anticipated matchup against the Jets will take place on the road in Week 11, the Colts’ only prime-time game of the year. While it could be the most difficult game for the Colts, much depends on Rodgers’ performance post-injury.
Rodgers suffered a ruptured Achilles early in the 2023 season, a challenging injury for any player, especially one who is 40 years old. The showdown between Rodgers and Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson could be a highlight of the game, with the Colts’ stellar offensive line facing off against the Jets’ formidable defensive front.
Despite the tough challenge posed by the Jets, some believe that the Colts’ toughest matchup of the season will be in Week 12 against the Detroit Lions. The Lions had an impressive 2023 season, finishing 12-5 and coming close to making it to the Super Bowl.
With talented players like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Penei Sewell, and Aidan Hutchinson on their roster, the Lions are poised to make a Super Bowl run this year. The Colts will have their work cut out for them in what could be their most challenging game of the season.
