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2016 Indianapolis Colts: 10 stats that defined the season

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Now that the offseason is here, NFL Research is compiling 10 key stats for each team.

Here are 10 statistics that defined the 2016 Indianapolis Colts:

Stat #1

The Colts had a 1-6 record against teams that made the playoffs in 2016.

Stat #2

Indianapolis finished tied for 5th in the NFL in passing offense, throwing for 262.6 pass yards per game.

Stat #3

The Colts finished 28th in sacks allowed, giving up 44 sacks.

Stat #4

The Colts' offense scored a touchdown on 66 percent of red zone trips (4th-best red zone efficiency in NFL).

Stat #5

Andrew Luck threw 2+ TD passes in 11 games this season (T-4th most in NFL).

Stat #6

Andrew Luck's 2016 passer rating (96.4) marked a 21.5-point improvement over his 2015 passer rating (74.9).

Stat #7

Frank Gore's finished with 1,000+ rushing yards for the 9th time in his career (5th-most 1,000-yard rushing seasons by a player in NFL history).

Stat #8

Gore became the 4th player in NFL history to rush for 1,000+ yards in his age-33-or-older season.

Stat #9

T.Y. Hilton led the NFL in receiving yards (1,488).

Stat #10

The Colts finished 30th in total defense in 2016, allowing 382.9 yards per game.

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