Colts Punter Rigoberto Sanchez Sees Historic Low Usage Due to High-Powered Offense

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez has experienced remarkably low usage this season, reflecting the historic efficiency of the Colts' offense. Through seven games, the Colts have punted just 12 times, averaging 1.7 punts per game, which stands as the lowest punts-per-game average in NFL history. At this pace, Indianapolis would punt only 29 times over a 17-game season, a feat only surpassed by the 1982 San Diego Chargers in a strike-shortened nine-game season. The Colts' success in avoiding punts is attributed to their NFL-high average of 24 first downs per game and their impressive 9-of-11 fourth-down conversion rate.