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Is “at least he didn’t turn it over” the new standard for Colts football?
Daniel Jones gave the ball to the Pittsburgh Steelers five times when they met back in 2025. He didn’t turn it over this year. Unfortunately, the result was still the same. Actually, the final score was somehow worse. Jones not turning the ball over is the silver lining some fans are clinging to in order […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 6 Wednesday
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for Week 6 of the NFL season against the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Keenan Allen (rest) did not practice today. While running back Jonathan Taylor (rest) was limited. Both appear to have had veteran rest days. While wide receiver Josh Downs (rest, hamstring) was limited due […]
Not just Big Q: Colts have another standout offensive guard playing some elite ball
We’re always searching for silver linings as the Indianapolis Colts sit at 2-3, but look closer to approaching a full blown rebuild than realistically contending for a Super Bowl title anytime soon. One of them is regarding the standout play so far of starting offensive lineman Matt Goncalves, the 3rd-year pro who just began his […]
ESPN writer believes Colts should play QB Anthony Richardson Sr.
According to ESPN’s Ben Solak, the Indianapolis Colts, sitting at 2-3, should play primary backup quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., given the underwhelming play of starter Daniel Jones through five games so far this season: I might think … the Colts should play Anthony Richardson Sr. They won’t trade him, and Daniel Jones looks like his […]
Colts’ Week 5 QB Analysis: Not Good, but Better
Thanks to the nflFastR project, Pro Football Focus for the timely sources of data. For those of you new to this, I will publish key QB stats each week judging how well the Colts’ QB performed. Yes, O-Line, receivers, and play-calling impact these numbers but they are primarily QB measures. I will probably modify the charts throughout the season. […]
Colts promote Pharaoh Brown, re-sign Germaine Pratt to practice squad
The Colts made two roster moves Tuesday, signing veteran tight end Pharaoh Brown to the 53-man roster and bringing linebacker Germaine Pratt back on the practice squad. Brown has spent the entire 2026 season on Indianapolis’ practice squad after rejoining the organization during training camp. The 32-year-old gives the Colts another experienced option at tight […]
The Colts got the Spencer Shrader decision right
The Colts had one of the more unusual roster battles in the NFL this summer. Spencer Shrader and Blake Grupe were both good enough to be starting kickers. Grupe had been perfect for Indianapolis after joining the team late in 2025, making all 11 of his field-goal attempts and all 10 extra points, including a […]
Horsepower or Horseplay? Colts’ performances from Week 5 loss at Pittsburgh
The Indianapolis Colts (2-3) fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) on Sunday afternoon, 34-22, and the Horseshoe was simply outcoached, outplayed, and out-willed in a tough road environment where they haven’t won since 2008—with that franchise losing streak only continuing. Without dwelling on this latest loss, let’s take a look at some of the individual […]
Colts Monday Morning Awards: Week 5 @ Steelers
After splitting the first four games of the regular season, the Indianapolis Colts got yet another reminder of the horrific performances that have been left at Arcisure Stadium in a 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Colts controlled the pace of play and scored on six of their nine true drives, but were forced […]
Colts have more questions than answers
When watching games, I generally only have three or four things that I think are relevant enough to mention and I know that sometimes those overlap with what colleagues have written, or members have posted. My list is longer this week, containing at least nine bullet points that I’d like to bring up and discuss. […]
Finish a few more drives and the Colts’ story might be different
The Indianapolis Colts had a bad day in Pittsburgh. That’s the simplest way to sum it all up. It wasn’t a beat down, but it was rough. The team can’t say it didn’t have some opportunities to walk away with a win though. That’s the most frustrating thing about it. If the Colts had finished […]
After Colts’ sluggish road showing, Pittsburgh remains franchise ‘House of Horrors’
The Indianapolis Colts hadn’t won in Pittsburgh since 2008, and after another sluggish road showing in ‘The Steel City on Sunday, that rather surprising franchise losing streak only continued—as the Horseshoe fell 34-22 as their late comeback attempts fell short. Offensively, the Steelers once again bottled up Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor and the […]
It’s time to fire Lou
Five games into a season is usually too early to talk about firing a coordinator. I think Lou Anarumo has made a pretty convincing case for an exception. The Colts are 2-3 after Sunday’s 34-22 loss to Pittsburgh, and once again the defense was one of the biggest reasons they lost. Jaylen Warren finished with […]
Warren runs wild as Colts fall 34-22 on road to Steelers
The Indianapolis Colts could not capitalize on their goal-to-go opportunities and fell 34-22 Sunday to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arcisure Stadium. Indy’s offense missed two chances to plunge into the end zone from short field distance, while its defense allowed Jaylen Warren to lead the game in both rushing and receiving by piling up 188 […]
Indianapolis Colts discussion: Week 5 live chat during the Steelers game
The Indianapolis Colts are on the road to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers for week 5 of the 2026 season, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST. Last week we saw the Colts even up their record to 2-2 against a very injured Washington Commanders team, in London. Ultimately, Indy won by multiple scores, so I’m not going […]
Where to Watch: Colts at Steelers for Week 5 matchup
The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) travel to another notorious franchise ‘House of Horrors’ to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2)(-2.5), at 1 PM EST, with expected rainy weather conditions at Acrisure Stadium for Sunday afternoon. Rather shockingly, the Colts have not beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh since November 9, 2008, when Peyton Manning was the starting […]
Stampede Blue Reacts Survey Results for Week 5
The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2)(-2.5) in what’s expected to be a soggy, rainy and windy matchup due to lingering bands from Hurricane Isaias at a location that’s given the Horseshoe franchise a lot of problems historically, having not won in Pittsburgh since way back in the 2008 season. Even though […]
Colts make roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh
The Indianapolis Colts announced a handful of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, particularly at the wideout position Recent veteran pickup Darius Slayton (knee) was downgraded to out, while fellow veteran Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was upgraded from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. Westbrook-Ikine has appeared in 2 games for […]
Colts reportedly not ‘mystery team’ finalizing trade for Cardinals Marvin Harrison Jr.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there is a mystery NFL that is finalizing a trade for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. this weekend; however, that finalist is not the Indianapolis Colts per both ESPN’s Stephen Holder and FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell: Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Cardinals were recently requesting at least a […]
Do the Colts actually have a chance to win in Pittsburgh?
Yes. That’s the answer to whether the Indianapolis Colts can beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh. There is a chance. There is a chance for a lot of things, so that isn’t really saying much though. For the Colts to win in Pittsburgh on Sunday, they will have to turn in a nearly perfect and polar […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Who’s In and Who’s Out
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for week 5 of the NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ribs) has been ruled OIT for Sundays game against the Steelers. Carlies injured his ribs against the Commanders and has been unable to practice all week. Expect rookie Bryce Boettcher to start […]
5 Thoughts on the Colts Heading into Week 5
We’re 4 weeks into the season and this Colts team is VERY hard to read. Most people expected a bumpy start. Opening up the year vs. Baltimore, then immediately heading to Arrowhead in primetime is a recipe for a rough couple of weeks. The Colts parlayed their 0-2 start into 2 wins, but none of […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 5 Thursday
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for week 5 of the NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receiver Keenan Allen (groin) was limited at practice today. Allen has been dealing with a groin injury the past couple of weeks and it caused him to miss the game against the Commanders. A […]
Their record is improving, but are the Colts?
I don’t intend to mess with karma, as a win is a win and we will need 10 or more of them to make the playoffs. I recently reminded a coworker about tempting said karma. He had been to the casino and returned “even”, which upset him. He said that he had won the previous […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 5 Wednesday
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for week 5 of the NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Center Tanor Bortolini (ankle) missed practice today. Bortolini was seen at practice wearing a walking boot/ankle brace. Bortolini looks like he is set to miss time maybe even beyond this week. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ribs) […]
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