Insider can’t believe ‘crazy paragraph’ he wrote about Colts’ historic offense
The Indianapolis Colts added to the win column once again this week, and it was the Los Angeles Chargers who were in their way. The Colts won 38-24, and it was their offense like stuck out again, as they may be playing some of the best football of any team right now. Looking at their offense this week, they have been able to do some historic things, and ESPN’s Stephen Holder couldn’t believe he was writing this.
“The Colts have eclipsed 30 points in five of their seven games and lead the NFL in points per game (33.1) and yards per play (6.4). According to ESPN Research, their 232 points this season are their most through seven games since 1964– two decades before they relocated to Indianapolis from Baltimore,” Holder wrote.
Daniel Jones has resurrected his career in Indianapolis, and he’s getting the ball to everyone on the field. His has an array of options, and it’s almost not surprising that they’re scoring this many points every game. Add on to the fact that Jonathan Taylor is scoring every game (sometimes twice, sometimes three times), and you have the makings of an offense that’s going to be hard to stop.
Some were maybe wondering if this could be a fluke by the Colts, but through seven weeks, they look like the real deal.
Colts continue to dominate on offense
The Colts offense has been special this season, and the players themselves believe that this is sustainable as the year continues. Michael Pittman Jr. has been with the team for some time, and he knew that all they needed was one more player. That player was [Daniel] Jones.
“I always knew that we had really good players here and we were just missing something,” Pittman said. “And that’s something that Dan brought. I’ve always had confidence in our guys. We were just one player away.”
“We go into every game thinking we’re scoring 40,” Mo Alie-Cox said. “I mean, we are on the verge of doing it again. Every time we get the ball, we think we’re going to score.”
The Colts have made it look easy on that side of the ball, but their defense is also making big plays and limiting the opposing teams. If they continue to play like this as a collective unit, there’s no telling where they’ll stand at the end of the season and when the postseason arrives.
Chad Johnson Pitches Raiders Making Historic $39 Million Deal With Star WR
The Las Vegas Raiders are a sinking ship and there are clearly a lot of holes on the roster. Though there is talent to be found, many believe that the team should start selling off assets and embrace a rebuild.
However, if Pete Carroll isn’t fired as head coach after the season, the Raiders are more likely to try and fill as many holes as possible and push to win next year. He’s already the oldest head coach in NFL history, so he’d be the wrong choice for a rebuild.
One of the Raiders’ biggest needs is at wide receiver. The team drafted Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton this year, but neither of them have been making many plays. Jakobi Meyers is a free agent after the season and could get traded before then.
With needs all over the roster, there’s no guarantee the Raiders can afford to use their first-round pick on a wide receiver. That’s why they could be interested in a possible free agent.
Many weren’t very high on the George Pickens trade to the Dallas Cowboys. He’s proven to be a talented wide receiver, but has attitude issues that made many believe he wouldn’t be a good fit. Pickens has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL this season and is fourth in the leauge with 607 receiving yards.
Pickens is on an expiring deal and will be a free agent in the offseason. Former star wide receiver Chad Johnson took to social media to pitch the Raiders making a huge offer to Pickens this offseason.
“Dear Raiders as representation for Pickens we want 39 million a year & you will see an immediate impact offensively. -management,” Johnson wrote on X.
Dear Raiders as representation for Pickens we want 39 million a year & you will see an immediate impact offensively. -management
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 19, 2025
Should Raiders Go After Pickens?
The Raiders do need wide receiver help, but Pickens likely isn’t the type of player they should pursue. He’s clearly very talented and is going to get a big contract in the offseason, but he’s better off going to a team that is more stable.
With the Raiders needing to upgrade at quarterback and the offense being a disaster, Pickens would get frustrated quickly. He’s proven that he becomes a difficult player to handle when he’s frustrated. That’s not something a struggling Raiders team needs to deal with. Las Vegas needs to focus on rebuilding and not adding potential headaches to the roster.
Has Meyers Played His Last Game With Raiders?
Fresh off an embarrassing 31-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s obvious the Raiders are one of the worst teams in the NFL right now. There’s been a lot of talk about the team trading Meyers since he requested one before the season.
Now that the playoffs are a longshot, the Raiders would be wise to cut their losses. The team is in the bye, so this is the perfect time to trade the wide receiver away. Meyers is a good player, but he hasn’t been making much of an impact this season. The Raiders should just be giving his reps to young players going forward.
