Take a closer look at who the Bolts will matchup against for week three in Indiana.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief (10) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) blocks during a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Saints won the game 27-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Jack Mewhort (75) runs during a week 2 NFL football game against the New York Jets on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Jets defeated the Colts 20-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) blocks during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. The Eagles won 33-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts tackle Denzelle Good (71), Sunday, August 16, 2015 Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles defeated the Colts 36-10. (AP Photo/Al Tielemans)
Indianapolis Colts guard Joe Reitz sets up to block in action during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in Houston. The Colts won the game, 27-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver, Co. The Broncos won the game, 34-20. (Greg Trott via AP)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore runs against the Denver Broncos during the second half in a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (15) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin (33) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver, Co. The Broncos won the game, 34-20. (Greg Trott via AP)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Todman (28) runs during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. The Eagles won 33-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kendall Langford (90) runs in pursuit as New York Jets offensive tackle Breno Giacomini (68) blocks during a week 2 NFL football game on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Jets defeated the Colts 20-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle David Parry (54) runs in pursuit during a week 2 NFL football game against the New York Jets on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Jets defeated the Colts 20-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts nose tackle Zach Kerr (94) runs during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. The Eagles won 33-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Erik Walden (93) runs in pursuit during a week 6 NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots defeated the Colts 34-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) runs in pursuit during a week 6 NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots defeated the Colts 34-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Sio Moore (51) runs in pursuit during a week 2 NFL football game against the New York Jets on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Jets defeated the Colts 20-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015, file photo, Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis (98) lines up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in Indianapolis. Defensively, Mathis is still one of the league's most feared pass rushers, but the Colts need to find a complement and a successor to the 35-year-old linebacker who is entering the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Patrick Robinson (25) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Indianapolis Colts strong safety Mike Adams (29) in action during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AJ Mast/AP Images for Panini)
Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (42) warms up before the first of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) intercept a ball in the enzone intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Henry Anderson (96), rushes past Philadelphia Eagles lineman Brett Boyko (73) Sunday, August 16, 2015 Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles defeated the Colts 36-10. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (91) in action during an NFL preseason football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Darius Butler (20) drops back into coverage during a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Saints won the game 27-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Antonio Cromartie (31) looks to make an interception of a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee (1) punts to the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Pat McAfee during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Indianapolis Colts long snapper Matt Overton (45) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 27, 2015. The Colts defeated the Titans 35-33. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Quan Bray (11) runs the ball in the first half in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
On Melvin Gordon…
*"He's obviously a threat. He's running with authority. He's big, powerful and he looks like he's a one-cut guy who can make people miss. He gets in the secondary and he has the speed to go the distance. He breaks tackles, is hard to get on the ground (and) has good vision. The offensive line is doing a nice job for him (and) the guy's running with great confidence. He runs behind his pads and is a physical guy. We're going to have to do a great job defensively and it's going to take everybody. They're going to block everybody up and you can add guys to the box, but the wide receivers do a great job of coming in and picking up those extra defenders. They force everybody to play and (Gordon) forces everybody to play. It's a huge challenge for us to stop this kid." – *Head Coach Chuck Pagano
"The running back (Melvin Gordon) is legit ball-carrier. We know that running backs don't get drafted in our league as high as he was if he wasn't a really good player, and so we have a lot of respect for Melvin Gordon. We know they have other guys that can gain yards running the football behind that big offensive line." – DC Ted Monachino
On Dwight Lowery…
*"What a good guy. (He's) a good pro (and I have) a lot of respect for him; he just comes in and does his job right every day. I really admire him." – *QB Andrew Luck
On Griff Whalen…
*"They got a great player, a stud, a pro and (someone) who does everything right. (He's) universally liked in the locker room, and (they are) lucky to have him." – *QB Andrew Luck
On the Bolts' Offense…
"Offensively, our defense they know it is going to be a huge challenge, (they are) putting a ton of points on the board, Philip Rivers shows no signs of slowing down, (they are) running the ball extremely well, he's spreading the ball around. Again, they have done a great job in the first half, they have outscored their opponents 42-3, we are well aware of that and have to do a great job… they go out and sign McCluster, after losing Woodhead they go out and sign McCluster who is a matchup nightmare and they still have Gates who is a matchup nightmare, they would love to have those guys out in space against linebackers and that is going to happen at times." *– *Head Coach Chuck Pagano
On the Bolts' Defense…
*"I think they present multiple looks, I think (Jason) Verrett is a really good cover corner, Brandon Flowers also as well, is a good experience guy. (I) played with Dwight Lowery last year and have a lot of respect for what he does. I think (Denzel) Perryman and (Manti) Te'o inside are really solid and (Melvin) Ingram is legit (and) a really good pass rusher so there are a lot of good players on that defense." – *QB Andrew Luck
*"Defensively they are playing well, they are getting off the field on third down, 28% they are fourth in the National Football League, got a really good front, a linebacking core that is across the board really, really good. Good pass rushers, Ingram is a guy that we have to take care of. Liuget inside, Mebane coming over from Seattle he does a nice job. Linebackers Te'o and Perryman are run and hit guys and got a good secondary so it is going to be a huge challenge." – *Head Coach Chuck Pagano
*"Defensively (they are) playing really well, obviously know John Pagano really well, (I) have worked with him and (he's) and outstanding coach and scheme and everything they are doing. Really tough upfront, (they are) playing well. Inside they have some guys, outside they have rushers, they're deep, they can roll those guys through. They have a great corner they are playing with and obviously the backers making plays on the field. So a really good defense and a good challenge that we are excited about this week." – *OC Rob Chudzinski
On Philip Rivers…
*"I really admire Philip. I really enjoy watching him play and I enjoyed getting to meet him a few years ago and getting to hang out with him at a Pro Bowl. What a fine man and great role model for all quarterbacks. Certainly, (he's) one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. No fun to play against, but when you're not playing against him, I really enjoy watching him." – *QB Andrew Luck
*"He is very, very smart. He does as good a job as anybody pre-snap of gathering information. When you go through and you look at the play clock and to the cadence study there is a lot of times where there is one, two seconds left in the play clock before he snaps it, especially on third down. He does a great job of getting the defense to show their hand. You try to do as good a job as you can to hide what you are doing but there is nothing that he has not seen. Keeps his eyes down the field, the arm strength is still there, arm talent is still there, he can make all the throws. He is a competitive guy, he spreads it around, he knows where to go with the football, period. And 9 out of 10 times he is usually right about what he thinks you are in. He is a big strong guy and he hangs in there (the pocket) and a little bit like Ben (Roethlisberger) you might think you have him but if he has an opportunity and you don't have that right arm or you don't wrap him up for the sack, with a guy draped on him he will underhand it, over hand it, or behind the back it and he will find a way to get it to a check down or something like that to keep the play alive." – *Head Coach Chuck Pagano
*"The quarterback makes it all go. We have a lot of respect for Philip and the job that he does, not only as physical football player, but probably more importantly as a mental player. His football IQ is off the charts and we have to do a good job in being precise in our disguise and everything that we do; we don't want to give him any pre-snap tells if we can avoid it." – *DC Ted Monachino
