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Colts squander late lead in OT loss to Chiefs

The Indianapolis Colts fell apart late in Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss as quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs erased an 11-point deficit to storm back in stunning fashion at Arrowhead Stadium.  The Chiefs ran 91 offensive plays, compared to the Colts limited to just 50 plays. Kansas City (6-5) outgained Indianapolis 228-18 over […]

Week 12 Colts vs. Chiefs Game Thread

The Indianapolis Colts are on the road to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in week 12 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST. Fresh off of their bye the Colts travel to take on the 5-5 Chiefs. This Chiefs offense struggles against man coverage and has struggled to run the football this season. […]

Colts announce inactives for Week 12 against the Chiefs

The Indianapolis Colts announced their inactives for Week 12 on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs, with no real surprises ahead of this critical AFC clash among potential conference contenders: It looks as though undrafted rookie Jonathan Edwards, who’s made 3 starts for Indianapolis this season, is currently the ‘odd man out’ in the […]

Where to Watch: Colts at Chiefs for Week 12

The Indianapolis Colts (8-2) travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (5-5) (-3.5) at 1 PM EST for a key AFC clash down the season’s final stretch run here. The Colts lead the league in scoring (at 32.1 avg. ppg.) while their defense surrenders the 9th fewest points (20.6 avg. ppg.)—and […]

Report: Colts recently worked out two wideouts ahead of KC game

According to LockedOnColts’ (and former Stampede Blue contributor) Jake Arthur, the Indianapolis Colts worked out two wideouts ahead of Sunday’s road game against the Kansas City Chiefs: Cole Burgess and Jaylen Johnson. The 6,0”, 200 pound Burgess was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted rookie free agent back in 2024, but has yet […]

Colts will have key All-Pro cornerback returning against Kansas City

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that veteran cornerback Charvarius Ward has been activated off injured reserve just in time to take on his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, on the road at Arrowhead. The Colts waived fellow cornerback Cameron Mitchell from the active roster in a corresponding move. After suffering his second concussion […]

Mahomes vs Anarumo: Game 7

The most anticipated Game 7 since the NBA Finals some months back, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to face off against defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. This rendition of an unstoppable force versus an immovable object features a book with six juicy chapters published already, with the series’ conclusion set to end this […]

What is the backup plan if Daniel Jones can’t go for the Colts?

Let’s make this a quick article. There is no backup plan if Daniel Jones gets injured. Zero. The backup plan, as flawed as it may be, is currently healing a broken orbital bone after being smacked in the face during pregame warmups. That was it. That was the whole plan if Jones went down at […]

Colts pass rusher Laiatu Latu is quietly coming into his own

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts‘ 2024 first-round pick is quietly emerging. Laiatu Latu was his draft class’s first defender selected at 15th overall; therefore, expectations were set by fans and analysts alike — he simply must be the best defender, and no grace period for acclimation is allowed. This, of course, is how casual […]

PFF says Colts Sauce Gardner ‘remains gold standard at starting cornerback’ before Week 12

According to PFF’s John Kosko (subscription), recently acquired Indianapolis Colts All-Pro Sauce Gardner remains ‘the gold standard at starting cornerback’—after his Week 10 debut in Germany for the Horseshoe: Sauce Gardner remains the gold standard: Gardner’s 28% forced incompletion rate and 44% completion rate allowed both rank third in the NFL. His 13.8% open-target rate is […]

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: QB1 Is Limited

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 12 of the NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Quarterback Daniel Jones was limited at practice today with a calf injury. Jones was not in the injury report yesterday, so it would appear as if he injured his calf during practice. […]

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: CB Ward and LB Carlies Return To Practice

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for Week 12 of the NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies was a full participant today at practice. Carlies has been on injured reserve all year with an ankle injury. The team announced they were opening the 21 practice window […]

Colts’ Tyler Warren, Josh Downs tackle food insecurity with Feeding America

As the holidays quickly approach, Indianapolis Colts playmakers Tyler Warren and Josh Downs are making an impact both on and off the field. Partnering with Feeding America and FedEx, Warren and Downs joined FedEx team members to help pack and assemble meals at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, a massive facility that helps provide 56 […]

Report: Charvarius Ward and Jaylon Carlies designated to return from IR

Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen revealed to local media this morning that defenders Charvarius Ward and Jaylon Carlies have both been designated to return from injured reserve, opening their 21-day practice window. They can be activated at any time over the next three weeks. Lou Anarumo’s defense will potentially add a […]

Handful of Colts assistants named among NFL.com’s ‘top young head coaching candidates to know’

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, a number of Indianapolis Colts assistant coaches have been named among his ‘top young head coaching candidates to know’—which included (with their ages denoted thereafter): offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter (41), tight ends coach Tom Manning (42), offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. (39), and quarterbacks coach Cam Turner […]

The Colts must avoid laying the egg

The Colts get a chance to win on two fronts this coming Sunday. A win over the Chiefs, likely keeps KC out of the tourney that might as well be named for them over the last 7 years. No one will have stuck a fork in them, but it would put them at 5 – […]

Josh Downs and the art of moving the chains

Josh Downs has established himself as a great option on third down and the best one on the Colts. One big reason Josh Downs looks so good on money downs is that the Colts’ offense keeps third down manageable. Indy is sitting near the top of the league in third-down conversion rate, and team pieces […]

Colts announce slew of roster moves, including reunion with veteran safety

The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of defensive end Viliami Fehoko Jr., safety George Odum, wide receiver Eli Pancol, and defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the practice squad, while also releasing defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, tight end Maximilian Mang, and cornerback Troy Pride Jr. in corresponding roster moves. It was reported yesterday by CBS Sports’ […]

Colts Reacts Survey Week 12

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey