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6 days, 17 hours ago

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

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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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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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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1 month, 1 week ago

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ frustration started billowing out of Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. No, it’s not a good look with Indy’s playoff hopes sputtering, and the Colts find themselves in a familiar spot — trying to create a midseason turnaround. Whether it’s Richardson’s inaccuracy or Flacco’s six turnovers over the past two weeks, the Colts …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS EXPECTATIONS: The Colts have heard all about the streaks. To do that, second-year coach Shane Steichen needs second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to deliver in two key areas — staying healthy and throwing consistently well enough to win. Richardson should have more help this season with all five starting offensive linemen back, 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor happy …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dropped 4th-down pass costly as Colts squander playoff chance with 23-19 loss to Texans

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew tried to console Tyler Goodson after the running back dropped a fourth-down pass with 1:06 seconds left in a win-or-go home game against Houston on Saturday night. To see everyone’s dream come true in these types of games, man, I’m so hyped.” For Goodson and the Colts, though, it was a nightmare ending. …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Texans and Colts embrace Saturday’s high-stakes game with a playoff spot on the line

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans always anticipated his team’s late-season trip to Indianapolis would look far different from their September matchup. “We’ve got to just prepare hard and do everything we need to do to try to win this game and I think that will take us home.” MOTOR RUNNING Stroud has been Houston’s big star, but running back …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts hired first-year coach Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. “I just think that every time something happened, we just came closer together.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “He always gives us a chance to win and that’s what you want in your quarterback,” …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts weren’t supposed to be here, playing a prime-time game in Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs. “One thing I’ve learned is how scrappy, how tough this team is,” 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday’s 23-20 win over Las Vegas. “We knew we had tough players, but it’s a different …

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1 year ago

Zack Moss ready to step in for the injured Jonathan Taylor as Colts make a playoff push

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Zack Moss always knew where he stood on the Indianapolis Colts’ depth chart. Now, with Taylor injured again, Moss will reclaim the starting job that he held for five of Indy’s first six games. Moss said he first detected something was wrong at halftime, though he didn’t give it a second thought because Taylor’s final first-down run allowed …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dazzled scouts in his first, brief action at Lucas Oil Stadium. General manager Chris Ballard bet big on the athletic, one-year starting quarterback from Florida by selecting Richardson with the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. Stroud go second overall to Houston, Ballard phoned Richardson to say he’d be the Colts’ new franchise …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Colts bench injured QB Matt Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts thought Matt Ryan would help them make a playoff run, maybe even win a championship. Obviously, didn’t end up running any of them.” Another good week of practice continued to turn heads inside the organization and when Ryan struggled again Sunday, Reich, Irsay and Ballard huddled again to debate the move. “I think it’s a …

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

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

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

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return

Dropped 4th-down pass costly as Colts squander playoff chance with 23-19 loss to Texans

Texans and Colts embrace Saturday’s high-stakes game with a playoff spot on the line

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Zack Moss ready to step in for the injured Jonathan Taylor as Colts make a playoff push

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft

Colts bench injured QB Matt Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger