Buckner’s Recovery Decides Colts’ Playoff Fate | Indianapolis Colts News

DeForest Buckner’s career year was derailed by a neck injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season, leaving the Colts’ playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Once a dominant force with 47 tackles and 4 sacks in just 10 games, his absence triggered a brutal 1-8 collapse after a 7-1 start. With the offense firing on all cylinders thanks to Jonathan Taylor and Alec Pierce, the defense’s collapse without Buckner’s leadership is now the biggest question mark heading into training camp. His return isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential for the Colts to make a playoff push this fall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4291cba9fa6c8b5a