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4-game skid and porous run defense create more frustration for Titans after 38-30 loss to Colts

INDIANAPOLIS — Tennessee defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons sat at his locker Sunday afternoon and took offense to the playful attitudes around him following a fourth consecutive loss. We’re building for next year,’” Simmons said after a 38-30 loss to division rival Indianapolis. “If I see guys who want to quit, I don’t want to be their teammate.” For a franchise …

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Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

Associated Press

— Jonathan Taylor rebounded from perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his career by rushing for 218 yards and scoring three times including runs of 65 and 70 yards Sunday, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Tennessee Titans 38-30. The Titans allowed their most yards rushing since moving from Houston to Nashville in the late 1990s, and it was the …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

NFL Week 16 odds, picks for every game: NFL Saturday is back with postseason coming into focus

New York Times

NFL Saturday is back, as Week 16 features four days of action with every team in play. —Steven Louis Goldstein Expert picks Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs It’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes and his sprained ankle in Week 16 as the Chiefs play their second of three games in an 11-day span while fighting to secure the number …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto when he lobbed a fateful lateral across the field toward quarterback Anthony Richardson. “We’ve talked about those,” Steichen said, …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

New York Times

With the NFL calendar moving to Week 16, seven of the 14 playoff spots are accounted for and several more can be locked down ahead of Christmas. Dolphins loss or tie and Cincinnati Bengals loss or tie and Colts loss or tie Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with: 1. Chargers tie and Dolphins loss and Colts loss and Bengals …

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1 week ago

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

Associated Press

DENVER — Nik Bonitto’s defensive touchdown was jaw-dropping. Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback Anthony Richardson and hijacking Adonai Mitchell’s lateral pass, then racing 50 yards for a touchdown Sunday that sealed the Denver Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Otherwise, you wouldn’t do it.” The blunder breathed new life into the Broncos, whose …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Associated Press

Indianapolis at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9 in overtime at Denver. Sure, Richardson’s ability to run could negate some of the pressure applied by the Broncos, But on Wednesday, Colts coach Shane …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title

Associated Press

Miami at Houston Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM Odds: Texans by 3. Tagovailoa leads the NFL with a 73.8% completion rate and threw for 300 yards for the third straight game last week vs. the Jets. Tagovailoa is the first player in NFL history to have at least 40 pass attempts, multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions in three …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Texans not looking past Dolphins with chance to clinch AFC South title with win and loss by Colts

Associated Press

HOUSTON — With three games in a span of 11 days against Miami, Kansas City and Baltimore approaching, it would be easy for the Houston Texans to look past the Dolphins and ahead to their tougher upcoming opponents. and Tua’s done a great job since he’s been back just making really smart decisions with the football.” Tagovailoa is the first …

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1 week, 3 days ago

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts

Associated Press

DENVER — Bo Nix’s escape from football over the bye week naturally involved more football. “It’s a group that I think understands that,” said Broncos coach Sean Payton, whose team has a chance to clinch a winning season for the first time since 2016. “Obviously, cameras, great team, playing great football right now and the bonus is it’s a great …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

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3 weeks ago

Red-zone woes, failure to stop Colts on 4th down on final drive doom Patriots to 3rd straight loss

Associated Press

— The New England Patriots made six trips inside the Indianapolis 20 and came away with two touchdowns, two field goals, an interception at the goal line and a missed field goal that was shorter than an extra point. “I left some plays out there,” rookie quarterback Drake Maye said after watching Indianapolis drive 80 yards to win 25-24 on …

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3 weeks ago

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Associated Press

— Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. Indianapolis’ second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots’ Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Associated Press

— Anthony Richardson has been through a bit of everything during his first two NFL seasons. The first-year play-caller’s unit has surrendered 603 passing yards over the past two games, including a 317-yard, four-touchdown day last week to Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa. Richardson has caused defenses problems the last two weeks while posting two of his three best single-game passer ratings …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NFL Week 13 picks against the spread: Stay warm and pick the relaxing sides on Thanksgiving

New York Times

People like to say that Thanksgiving is about family, but it’s really about eating weird stuff that you normally don’t, taking the day off from work and reducing stress — and let’s face it, some family members can be a challenge to your relaxation goals. GO DEEPER NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers rising, plus the best case for …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young QBs Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye bring new look to Colts-Pats rivalry

Associated Press

Indianapolis at New England Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Colts by 2 1/2. If Bortolini doesn’t play, veteran Danny Pinter would likely start.. Patriots DE Deatrich Wise Jr., who is tied for the team lead with five sacks, has missed the past two games with foot injury. The Colts have not allowed a sack in three games …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip

New York Times

The Week 13 NFL Power Rankings are in a holiday mood so we’re going to look at this season’s best-case scenario for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 1 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Last week: 8 Monday: Beat Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 Best-case scenario: Super Bowl After a one-week slump against the Steelers, Baltimore put 30 points on …

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1 month ago

Sreejesh-coached Indian colts depart for Oman to defend Junior Asia Cup title

The Hindu

Fresh from winning the bronze medal in the Sultan of Johor Cup, PR Sreejesh-coached Indian colts on Friday departed for Muscat to defend the Junior Asia Cup title. India, which defeated archrival Pakistan 2-1 to lift the title last year for a record fourth time, will open its campaign against Thailand on November 27 in a Pool A fixture. Our …

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1 month ago

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.” That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 …

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1 month ago

Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions

Associated Press

Detroit at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7 1/2. These teams were part of two joint practices in suburban Indy in August 2022.. Jim Caldwell served as a head coach for both franchises and led the Colts to the Super Bowl following the 2009 season and was fired by the Lions after going 9-7 …

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1 month ago

Richardson’s late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Anthony Richardson was back as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback — and played as though he intends to never leave the huddle again. 4 overall pick in last year’s NFL draft ran for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the game, with 46 seconds left in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Colts …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: This NFL coach hiring cycle is going to be huge

New York Times

The judge, jury and executioner wants back in. This is what I’m hearing from around the league this week: • The upcoming coaching cycle could be very big — three themes to remember and the buzziest name as flirting season begins • The Jets could have decisions on their quarterback, coach and GM — just as their owner is leaving …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts over the past two weeks off the field that he could be their starting quarterback. “It was, ‘Hey, Anthony, these are the areas we need to work on and see growth and improvement and he’s made great strides in those areas,” Steichen said. Richardson started Indy’s first four games then missed two …

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4-game skid and porous run defense create more frustration for Titans after 38-30 loss to Colts

Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

NFL Week 16 odds, picks for every game: NFL Saturday is back with postseason coming into focus

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title

Texans not looking past Dolphins with chance to clinch AFC South title with win and loss by Colts

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Red-zone woes, failure to stop Colts on 4th down on final drive doom Patriots to 3rd straight loss

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

NFL Week 13 picks against the spread: Stay warm and pick the relaxing sides on Thanksgiving

Young QBs Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye bring new look to Colts-Pats rivalry

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip

Sreejesh-coached Indian colts depart for Oman to defend Junior Asia Cup title

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions

Richardson’s late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets

Russini’s what I’m hearing: This NFL coach hiring cycle is going to be huge

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season