The Indianapolis Colts (5-3) may have lost their Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens (6-2) but they did see some solid performances from two of their younger, budding players.
Both defensive tackle Grover Stewart and right tackle Braden Smith were named to Pro Football Focus’ Team of the Week in Week 9.
Stewart was the highest-graded Colts player in Week 9, according to PFF’s metrics. His 90.6 overall grade was the third-highest among all interior defenders. He was credited with two run stops and four tackles on the day.
Stewart has turned into one of the league’s best run-stopping defenders. He’s already surpassed his numbers from 2019 as the breakout is truly coming together for the Albany State product.
Grover Stewart had 17 run stops in all of 2019.
He has 16 through eight games this year and his 11.4 run stop % is 10th in the NFL #Colts
— Kevin Hickey (@KevinHickey11) November 10, 2020
Smith also had a strong game against a tough defensive front in Baltimore. He allowed just one pressure on 47 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus.
The Colts will be turning around on a short week for a visit to Nissan Stadium against the Tennessee Titans and if they are to come out with a win, they will need both of these players to have another solid outing.
