Chuck Pagano has said that Andrew Luck is ready to lead the Indianapolis Colts in the playoffs.

The rookie quarterback will line up against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, after the Colts secured a wildcard place in the post-season.

The head coach told reporters: "I'm not worried about it at all. It goes back to the maturity level. He's playing right now like he's been in the league three to four years. This won't faze him one bit.

"This week, like any other week, it's going to be a challenge for him from an identification standpoint.

"As we know, once you get into the later downs, the third downs, this defense will throw some different looks at you. From an identification standpoint, he's seen so much now it's really going to help him Sunday."

Luck was the number one pick in the 2012 draft.

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Sian Cowper