# Colts Must Master Early Downs | Indianapolis Colts News

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Podcast: [Indianapolis Colts News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/indianapolis-colts-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433777)
Published: 2026-09-18T00:42:55+00:00
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The Colts’ offense is in a critical phase—after a brutal Week One loss, they’re laser-focused on fixing their early-down woes. With tough games ahead against the Ravens, Chiefs, and Texans, quarterback Daniel Jones and coach Shane Steichen know success starts on first down. Last season, Indy led the league in efficiency on those plays, but this year, too many tackles for loss and minimal gains are forcing them into second- and third-and-long, drastically cutting their scoring chances. The fix? Consistently gaining positive yardage early to control the tempo and avoid predictable, high-pressure situations. They’ve got the talent—they just need to execute it consistently against elite defenses. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.colts.com/news/for-shane-steichen-daniel-jones-colts-offense-early-down-success-key-to-navigate-defensive-gauntlet More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/25d15bd30a1c1279 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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