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

— 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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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

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, 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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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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1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Flacco's struggles draw boos from Colts fans and...

Daily Mail

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen heard the boos Sunday. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the second half …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Titans finally start AFC South portion of schedule hosting banged-up Colts

Associated Press

Indianapolis at Tennessee Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. He leads the NFL at 28.3 yards per catch, already has established a new single-season career high with three TD catches and last week he almost single-handedly brought the Colts back at Jacksonville with three straight catches for a career-best 134 yards. WR Michael Pittman Jr. has a back injury that may …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. And on Sunday, they finally responded by neutralizing Chicago’s ground game, forcing quarterback Caleb Williams to throw 52 times in a crucial 21-16 victory. You want to withstand, withhold and show who you are.” The Colts certainly showed they could problem solve after starting Week 3 bruised …

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3 months ago

Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit Indy

Associated Press

Chicago at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 1 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Chicago 1-0-1, Indianapolis 1-1 Last meeting: Colts won 19-11 at Chicago on Oct. 4, 2020. Series notes Indianapolis has won two straight and four of the past six in a series featuring two foes that moved into separate …

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3 months ago

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis’ biggest offseason need was supposed to be beefing up a young secondary that struggled in 2023. The Colts’ first two opponents, Houston and Green Bay, each rushed for more than 200 yards, putting winless Indy already in a two-game deficit in the AFC South and last in the NFL with 237.0 yards rushing allowed per game entering …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Texans return to Indy as Colts try to snap league-high 10-game winless streak in season openers

Associated Press

Houston at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 2 1/2. That was the third opening week matchup, with each in Houston.. Stroud led the NFL last season in yards passing per game and touchdown to interception ratio, becoming the third player in 50 years to lead the league in both.. Mixon is one of six …

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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

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

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will have thumb surgery Wednesday and hopes to play again in about three weeks, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday. It’s been a rocky season for Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ who started training camp on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Derrick Henry usually dominates the Colts. This week was different, and so was the result

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Normally, when Tennessee running back Derrick Henry visits Indianapolis, he’s a sure thing. In that situation, I’ve got to be able to get 1 yard, that one definitely stung.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I was just like, ‘Please don’t get caught, this is going to be so sweet,’” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Moss upstages Taylor’s return in Colts’ 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulder

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss heard the talk all week. He upstaged the two big stars by running for a career-best 165 yards, scoring twice while helping Gardner Minshew and the Indianapolis Colts overcome the loss of injured rookie Anthony Richardson for a 23-16 victory Sunday. He’s a tough runner, and then you guys saw today, he …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Zack Moss’ strong performances lead Colts to 2 straight wins and into AFC South lead

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss just wanted a chance to prove himself in the NFL. After missing most of the preseason and Indy’s season opener with a broken forearm, Moss returned last week and took all but one Colts offensive snap at Houston. His encore performance at Baltimore was even more impressive — 30 carries for 122 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Matt Gay kicks 4 FGs over 50 yards, including OT winner, as Colts beat Ravens 22-19

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — It’s not often a kicker manages to upstage Justin Tucker. Gay capped a terrific day with a 53-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Colts a 22-19 win over the Ravens on Sunday. “Was really just kind of in that blackout mode where I wasn’t thinking too much.” The Ravens wasted two overtime chances with great field position. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have given disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Just two days earlier Shane Steichen told reporters Taylor would rejoin the team Sunday following an excused absence to tend to a personal matter. “Once he is cleared to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson’s home debut was put on hold Saturday night. “It’s good to get a win.” For second-year Bears coach Matt Eberflus, it was his first preseason loss and it came in game neither of the expected headliners — Richardson, the fourth overall pick in April’s draft, or Justin Fields, the Bears starting quarterback — played. But on …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Houston coach Lovie Smith kept insisting his team would play for the win Sunday. Then after throwing two incompletions and taking a 10-yard sack, Mills somehow threaded the pass through the hands of Colts safety Rodney Thomas II and into the hands of Akins, giving Houston its second win in three weeks and its fourth-ever win in Indy …

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2 years ago

Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season. He ran for 62 yards, scored the go-ahead touchdown with 9:55 left and then watched as his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17 on Monday night. “He was on the punt team coming in and sometimes you …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Henry reigns as Titans hold off Colts for 24-17 victory

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick Henry got right back to business against the Indianapolis Colts. Henry rushed for a season-high 114 yards, scored one touchdown and watched the Tennessee Titans’ defense make three late stops to preserve a 24-17 victory. Clearly, Henry wasn’t the same in Tennessee’s playoff loss last season or in the first three games this season when he averaged …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Bills rally to beat Colts 27-24 in Matt Ryan’s Indy debut

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Matt Ryan can finally put the Falcons behind him. “I’m part of this team and there’s 30, 40 other guys that it was their first time playing with the Colts today,” Ryan said following a 27-24 preseason-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. He finished 11 of 18 for 86 yards with his second interception …

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

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

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

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

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

Joe Flacco's struggles draw boos from Colts fans and...

The Titans finally start AFC South portion of schedule hosting banged-up Colts

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit Indy

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense

Texans return to Indy as Colts try to snap league-high 10-game winless streak in season openers

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

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

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says

Derrick Henry usually dominates the Colts. This week was different, and so was the result

Moss upstages Taylor’s return in Colts’ 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulder

Zack Moss’ strong performances lead Colts to 2 straight wins and into AFC South lead

Matt Gay kicks 4 FGs over 50 yards, including OT winner, as Colts beat Ravens 22-19

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick

Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17

Henry reigns as Titans hold off Colts for 24-17 victory

Bills rally to beat Colts 27-24 in Matt Ryan’s Indy debut