The Indianapolis Colts have become the NFL’s latest fascination. After a 7-2 start, the team has shifted from a surprise story to a national talking point, with every network questioning whether the Colts’ early surge is truly sustainable.

NFL on ESPN took to its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, sharing a clip of analyst Peter Schrager explaining how the league’s perception has changed. The post perfectly captured the rising tension surrounding the identity of this Colts team heading into a pivotal stretch.

“What are the Colts? They got their flowers the first two months, now everyone is watching them.”

The comment marked a turning point. Once seen as overachievers, the Colts are now under the microscope. Head coach Shane Steichen has led a balanced, high-scoring

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