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A big reason for the Colts four-game winning streak

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Destin Adams | Last updated 12/4/23

The Indianapolis Colts improved to 7-5 on the year with their overtime win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 13.

Which extends their current winning streak to four games. And while multiple things have led to this recent surge, the Colts defense deserves a ton of credit.

Fewest points allowed since Week 9

Record
Patriots 46 0-4
49ers 49 4-0
Dolphins 62 3-1
Ravens 66 3-1
Colts 67 4-0 pic.twitter.com/lHBK8Ev5Nx
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Since Week 9, the Colts have allowed the 5th fewest points in the NFL with 67 points allowed. That breaks down to an average of 16.75 points allowed per game during this four-game streak.

Points Allowed Since Week 9:

Week 9: 13 points (Panthers)
Week 10: 6 points (Patriots)
Week 11: BYE
Week 12: 20 points (Buccaneers)
Week 13: 28 points* (Titans)
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Of the teams among the top 5 in the fewest points allowed since Week 9, the Colts are one of two to be undefeated during that timespan, the other being the San Francisco 49ers.

With five games remaining on the season, the Colts sit at 7-5 with multiple struggling offenses and QBs coming up on their schedule. The Colts will be playing meaningful December football this season, which isn't something many predicted. And if their defense can continue this level of play going forward, they could do something even fewer expected them to do: make the playoffs.