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Colts fans knew what to expect to some degree coming into this 2018 season. The SB Nation Fanpulse survey results certainly support that notion Nate Hairston Jersey , because the Colts fans have remained the steadiest in terms of confidence in the Colts’ direction of any 1-win team in the league. The biggest gap between Colts fans’ highest and lowest confidence rating is 12%, after taking a hit following a loss to the Bengals in week one and then rebounding with a road win against the Redskins. This tells us that on the whole, Colts fans have bought in to Chris Ballard and Frank Reich’s process and are seeing tangible results in terms of quality of play. We knew going in there would be some bumps, and Chris Ballard has even come out and said that this team is far from where it needs to be in terms of talent, but given their solid defensive showings through three games, Colts fans have been holding strong.The opponents the Colts have faced have been viewed as strong ones, and we always knew Andrew Luck and the offense could struggle out of the gate. Should the Colts suffer a loss to the Houston Texans at home, I expect we will see those numbers drop some, but based on what we have seen so far, Colts fans aren’t easily shaken.Click here to sign up for Fanpulse and represent Colts fans each week! INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (4-12)New faces: G Matt Slauson, TE Eric Ebron, WR Ryan Grant, DT Denjee Goode, rookies G Quenton Nelson, OL Braden Smith, DE Kemoko Turay, LB Darius Leonard, RB Jordan Wilkins, RB Nyheim Hines, coach Frank Reich.Key losses: RB Frank Gore, CB Rashaan Melvin, S Darius Butler, DT Johnathan Hankins, WR Donte Moncrief, coach Chuck Pagano.Strengths: If Andrew Luck stays healthy and returns to pre-injury form Cheap Darius Leonard Jersey , Colts could have one of league's best QB depth charts with promising 15-game starter Jacoby Brissett as backup. Adding Nelson and Slauson plus return of C Ryan Kelly from injuries could give Luck best interior line in NFL career. Ebron can stretch field in double tight-end sets and give Luck another downfield target. Indy, of course, still has Mr. Clutch in kicker Adam Vinatieri.Weaknesses: Questions abound with young, revamped defense. Colts moved top three linebackers from last season to defensive end while switching to 4-3 front. Need solid production from plethora of rookies. Leonard has played well in preseason. Starting safeties Clayton Geathers and Malik Hooker need to stay healthy after being hindered by injuries. Indy also must find adequate starter at right tackle and depth at receiver. RB Marlon Mack projected to start but has not yet proved he can be workhorse.Fantasy Players To Watch: Ebron. In Reich's offensive system, tight ends play significant role. Pro Bowler Jack Doyle can exploit middle of field, allowing Ebron's athleticism to help open up things around field. Ebron's big body also makes him valuable commodity in goal-line situations.Vegas Says: Super Bowl 67-1. Over-under wins 7.Expectations: Aside from Vinatieri's quest to become league's career field goals (needs seven) and career scoring leader (needs 58 points), nothing is certain. Colts are in rebuild mode following 4-12 season and third straight year of missing playoffs. AFC South is stronger, too. But Luck's return, new coaching regime and change in defensive philosophy could be answer to quick turnaround. When Colts were last projected as bottom dweller, Luck led shocking run to playoffs in 2012. Could it happen again? Stay tuned but Indy is tempering hopes. Healthy Luck and more solid offensive line could be season changer.

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