DeForest Buckner

Will Jameis Winston take full advantage of Seattle's ghastly defense? Do the Eagles finally find their run game? Can the Bengals stop Lamar Jackson? NFL Network analysts make bold predictions for Week 7 of the 2021 NFL season.

The blockbuster deal that sent DeForest Buckner to the Colts is now 19 months behind us. Buckner thrived in his first season in Indianapolis, earning first-team All-Pro honors. He also learned a valuable lesson along the way.

Which players will make the greatest contribution to their team's success? Analytics guru Cynthia Frelund uses her models to project win share leaders for the 2021 NFL season.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks identifies five sleepers for this year's Defensive Player of the Year award. Plus, how far can the Broncos go with Teddy Bridgewater as their QB1 and is the Jaguars' uninspiring preseason cause for concern?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season. 

Will edge rusher Arden Key flash for the 49ers against the Chargers on Sunday night? Chase Goodbread identifies one thing to watch for from all 32 teams in preseason Week 2.

Stopping today's high-octane offenses is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Adam Schein projects the top nine NFL defenses in 2021. Who claims the No. 1 spot? Which stout units just missed the cut?

Do the Colts have the NFL's best defense? Should the Packers make Davante Adams the league's highest-paid wide receiver? Bucky Brooks explores those topics and more in this edition of the Scout's Notebook.

Is there any better combination of offensive and defensive stars than the Packers' pair of Aaron Rodgers and Jaire Alexander? Gil Brandt ranks the top 10 offensive-defensive duos heading into 2021.

DeForest Buckner believes the Colts defense can achieve greatness in 2021 in the form of being the top defense in the league if it plays at its best on a consistent basis. 

Can Frank Reich help Carson Wentz regain his MVP-caliber form? And will the Colts find postseason success? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise ahead of the 2021 season.

Fulfilling an annual offseason duty, Adam Schein makes bold predictions for the coming NFL campaign -- and this time around, he's feeling EXTRA frisky. Ready for Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones to sport new uniforms? How about Myles Garrett making history?

Will the Colts' acquisition of Carson Wentz pay off? Are the Titans in a tricky spot? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC South team.

What would the NFL's richest roster look like? Anthony Holzman-Escareno assembles an all-star collection of the highest-paid players at each position heading into the 2021 season.

With the benefit of five years' hindsight, Adam Rank redrafts the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Which original fourth-round pick jumps all the way up to No. 1 overall?

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner has added another accolade following a dominant 2020 season. The first-team All-Pro was named the 2020 Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year on Thursday.

The Super Wild Card Weekend kicks off with an AFC showdown between quarterback Philip Rivers and the No. 7 seed Indianapolis Colts and QB Josh Allen and the host No. 2 seed Buffalo Bills. 

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to assemble a 2020 All-Pro squad. Did Myles Garrett and Roquan Smith make the cut on defense?

The NFL playoffs are upon us! Who's poised to reach Super Bowl LV? Who has the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy? After crunching the numbers, Cynthia Frelund provides odds for all 14 postseason teams.

The 2020 regular season is in the books, but on Thursday, the league announced the best players from the last month -- led by Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Packers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers. 

Super Wild Card Weekend is set! So, what's on tap in the opening round of the NFL playoffs? Gregg Rosenthal explores one big question for each postseason showdown on the six-game slate.

The Indianapolis Colts sit at 10-4 and are in prime position for a playoff berth. While Indy isn't in line for a No. 1 seed, owner Jim Irsay believes his team could be the best squad in the NFL.

Arizona Cardinals signal-caller Kyler Murray and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen brought home weekly honors for Week 15.

Who are the true Super Bowl contenders? With the 2020 NFL regular season winding down, Adam Schein ranks the nine teams most likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the evening of Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks identifies the five teams most likely to derail the Chiefs' repeat effort. Plus, one franchise that should move on from its longtime QB and some MVP-level respect for a kicker (seriously).

Take a deep dive into the biggest Pro Football Focus statistics heading into Week 7 of NFL action.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on facing his former team, the San Francisco 49ers.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, Colts' pass rush surround Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills on drive-ending sack.

Watch the Indianapolis Colts best plays through the first five weeks of the 2021 season.

Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss QB Carson Wentz, the Colts' first win of the season and LB Darius Leonard.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner reintroduces himself to former NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson for sack.

Projected Top 5 defensive player win shares | Game Theory.

NFL Media's Cynthia Frelund reveals her All-Analytics Team defense entering the 2021 season, based on projected Win Shares.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Jim Trotter reveal sleepers for Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been voted as the No. 27 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger and Leger Douzable explain which players are in and out of the superstar club entering 2021.

Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss the Colts' 2020 season and reveals who he thinks is the best LB in the NFL right now.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner recaps 2020 season after moving to a new team.

Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner Player of the Month Highlights

Watch highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts.

Watch every sack by the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 17 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch the top plays of Week 15 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch all the highlights from the week 15 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans.

Watch all the highlights from the week 13 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is BACK! Colts DL clamps down on Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for sack.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is likely to give the Indianapolis Colts a 'big boost' in Week 13.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner positive for COVID-19 and will be out for Week 12 vs. the Tennessee Titans.

Watch the crazy endings of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

NFL Network's Michael Silver reports Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner says Colts can make a Super Bowl run.

PFF reveals the highest-graded player on every team through the first 10 weeks of the 2020 season.