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The Indianapolis Colts venture into NRG Stadium in what could be a career-defining moment for one young quarterback. Houston’s elite defense will face a Colts offense led by rookie quarterback Riley Leonard that is looking for an answer at the quarterback position for 2026 and beyond. With playoff seeding implications still in play for Houston […]

The Indianapolis Colts fell to 8-8 after losing their sixth straight game on Sunday. While the Colts were already eliminated from the playoffs, Philip Rivers took the field in Week 17 for the team’s final home game of 2025. Rivers un-retired and re-signed with the Colts in an effort to save Indy’s season after Daniel […]

One of the wildest storylines of the late NFL season was the Indianapolis Colts signing quarterback Philip Rivers, five years after he retired after last appearing with the team during the 2020 season. The move came amid the Colts’ injury crisis at the quarterback position and their freefall down the AFC standings in the second […]

The season in Indianapolis flipped from optimism to uncertainty the moment Daniel Jones went down, and Adam Schefter’s read is that the Colts are still banking on bringing him back in 2026, believing he’ll be ready for the start of the season, which would make a Malik Willis-type pursuit less necessary. From there, the bigger […]

The Indianapolis Colts are weighing their future at the quarterback position and have decided to sit Philip Rivers in Week 18. Riley Leonard will start over Rivers against the Texans, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. “The Colts are expected to start rookie Riley Leonard on Sunday against the Texans, sources told […]

At the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts looked like they had found their new franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones. Sitting pretty at 7-1 with a retread QB who was getting legitimate MVP hype, Jones and the Colts fell back to earth on the back nine, with a Week 14 knee […]

The Indianapolis Colts will miss the playoffs this season after starting 8-2, and there could be a lot of variables that went into their downfall. One of those things is injuries, and it happened to key players on both sides of the ball. Daniel Jones going down for the season made the Colts pivot to […]

The Green Bay Packers are riddled with injuries. They were blown out in their Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, but the team still clinched a postseason berth on Christmas Day because the Detroit Lions lost. Green Bay’s most detrimental injury happened when Micah Parsons tore his ACL. The star edge rusher who was […]

The Indianapolis Colts were already eliminated from the playoffs entering Week 17. Then, they fell 23-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, dropping to 8-8. For veteran Philip Rivers, this could be the end of the road. He acknowledged that fact after the game. Rivers did so while also noting he has no regrets, via WISH-TV. “If […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, 23-17. They were already eliminated from playoff contention, ending a promising season with an injury-filled dud. The Colts brought Philip Rivers out of retirement to play quarterback, but Shane Steichen may start Riley Leonard in the season finale. “Postgame: Colts coach Shane Steichen said he’ll […]

While the Indianapolis Colts have been eliminated from playoff contention, cornerback Sauce Gardner was able to make his return from calf injury in Week 17. However, Gardner found himself back on the sidelines mid matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The cornerback has suffered another calf injury and is now questionable to return, the team announced. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in a closely contested battle against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Although Indy is out of the postseason, the team has a chance to play spoiler against Jacksonville. During the game, an incident happened that forced Philip Rivers to get visibly upset with the officiating crew. Rivers, who is 44 […]

The New York Jets just picked up their biggest win of the week without taking a snap. The Indianapolis Colts fell out of the NFL playoffs, and their elimination instantly became great news for New York. The Colts’ NFL playoff exit matters for one clear reason: the Sauce Gardner trade tied the two franchises’ futures […]

The Indianapolis Colts entered their bye week with an 8-2 record and hopes of making a deep playoff run. But after the bye everything fell apart. Sauce Gardner injured his calf in Week 13. And Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in the following game. Gardner avoided the IR but the fourth-year cornerback has been sidelined […]

The Indianapolis Colts got some unfortunate news about their playoff hopes following the end of the Los Angeles Chargers’ matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday evening. Indianapolis found itself in a brutal situation going into Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. After starting the season 8-2, the team has since lost five straight […]

The Indianapolis Colts (8-7) could very well be out of the running for a playoff berth by the time they take the field versus the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, but the team is still working furiously to put together a viable roster before opening kickoff. Indy made a number of moves on Saturday. Defensive […]

The Indianapolis Colts (8-7) are the only team competing for a Wild Card slot in both conferences entering Week 17, but their already slim playoff chances just incurred a massive blow. They are placing stalwart defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on season-ending injured reserve, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Joel A. Erickson. He aggravated the herniated […]

The Indianapolis Colts received another encouraging sign regarding cornerback Sauce Gardner as they prepare for their Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. James Boyd of The Athletic reported Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Gardner practiced for the first time in weeks as he works his way back from a calf injury. […]

The Indianapolis Colts received an encouraging update on star cornerback Sauce Gardner as they prepare for a pivotal Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Thursday, the Colts listed Gardner as a limited participant on their injury report, signaling progress after he missed the team’s last two games. The designation comes as Indianapolis looks […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading to Indianapolis for a pivotal Week 17 matchup against the Colts, and this divisional battle carries massive playoff implications. With the Jaguars sitting at 11-4 and firmly in control of the AFC South, while the Colts struggle at 8-7, the stage is set for a dramatic Sunday afternoon at Lucas […]

Philip Rivers’ unexpected return to the NFL has quickly become one of the most surprising storylines of the 2025 NFL season, and despite a lopsided 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, his leadership impact inside the Indianapolis Colts’ locker room is already clear. After the game, wide receiver Alec Pierce offered a powerful endorsement […]

At some point, the conversation has to change. What the San Francisco 49ers did to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night wasn’t just a strong performance or a timely late-season win. It was a declaration. Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan unleashed an offense that looked fast, ruthless, and utterly inevitable. It was the kind of […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers delivered one of Monday night’s most memorable moments even after a costly turnover. Following a game-sealing interception returned for a touchdown by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters, Rivers sought out the young defender to share a brief but genuine exchange that quickly resonated beyond the final score. The interception […]

The Indianapolis Colts saw their playoff hopes basically end with the loss to the 49ers, despite a throwback toss from Philip Rivers. Making things more sketchy, a Colts insider revealed a future plan that’s sure to create doubt after Daniel Jones’ injury and the season collapse, according to a post on X by Stephen Holder. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are on the brink of elimination. The season is not over for them yet, but they must win their final two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. It will not be easy. Philip Rivers needs help from his former team, the Los Angeles Chargers, on Saturday night when they host […]

Monday night briefly felt like a time machine, because Indianapolis got sharp, fearless quarterback play early against one of the league’s tougher defenses. The Colts’ fill-in starter attacked downfield without hesitation, stood tall as pressure closed in, and connected for two first-half touchdowns, including a second score to Alec Pierce that showed he wasn’t playing […]

The Indianapolis Colts endured a stunning smackdown on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The San Francisco 49ers went on the road and played their best game of the season against a Colts team that appeared outmatched and overwhelmed. San Francisco’s 48-27 bludgeoning of the Colts was not a knockout blow. But Indy’s playoff aspirations […]

The San Francisco 49ers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Monday night, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes, but the postgame conversation extended beyond the scoreboard due to the quarterback matchup. Purdy, who grew up watching Colts quarterback Philip Rivers […]

Monday Night Football tested the Indianapolis Colts with force, pressure, and urgency. Against the San Francisco 49ers on MNF, Jonathan Taylor delivered the defining moment for Indianapolis with a punishing touchdown that briefly shifted the night. The Colts leaned on their star in the fourth quarter, and Taylor answered. He surged up the middle for […]

Monday Night Football often delivers drama, and for the San Francisco 49ers, the end of the first half against the Indianapolis Colts brought a collective gasp from the Faithful. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who has been nothing short of automatic this season, lined up for an audacious 64-yard field goal attempt as the clock ticked down. […]

Indianapolis Colts rental quarterback Philip Rivers is showing the primetime stage never left him. Rivers immediately threw an effortless touchdown pass for Indy’s first points. But he wasn’t through against the San Francisco 49ers. The 44-year-old comfortably stood in the pocket amid an incoming rush. Rivers showed no panic — and hit Alec Pierce for […]

The San Francisco 49ers clearly didn’t come to Indianapolis to play conservative football. After watching Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts march down the field for an opening touchdown, Brock Purdy and the Niners offense clapped back instantly, turning “Monday Night Football” into a shootout before the first quarter was even halfway done. Trailing 7-0 […]

Old Man River just keeps on flowing. On Monday night, the Indianapolis Colts turned back the clock, and for a moment, it felt like 2020 all over again at Lucas Oil Stadium. In a season desperate for a spark, 44-year-old Philip Rivers stepped under center and delivered a sequence of vintage brilliance that had the […]

The Indianapolis Colts will be playing for their postseason lives against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Defensive end Kwity Paye can’t wait to get on the field. While Paye is prepared to make his own impact, the defender’s excitement comes from Philip Rivers playing quarterback. Ever since he has stepped into the […]

Philip Rivers had plenty of experience playing for Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen. But even he was shocked when he got a call about returning to the NFL. It was a thought that had crossed Rivers’ mind. Still, not playing since 2020, it seemed a bit far-fetched, via Ryan Hockensmith of ESPN. “I wonder […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 16 matchup, in what should be an exciting “Monday Night Football” game. However, it appears that life might be a bit difficult in that contest for Philip Rivers due to the team’s latest injury update. Reports indicate that starting left […]

The Indianapolis Colts will regain a key piece of their defensive front while remaining shorthanded in the secondary for Monday night’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will return from injury, while cornerback Sauce Gardner has been ruled out. […]

After watching the Seattle Seahawks punch their ticket to the playoffs with an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, the  San Francisco 49ers have a chance to secure a third postseason spot for the stacked NFC West in Week 16, where they will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. On paper, […]

The Indianapolis Colts gained new clarity Thursday when quarterback Anthony Richardson publicly detailed the unusual incident that derailed his 2025 season. Speaking to the media for the first time about the injury, the former first-round pick explained how a freak locker room accident during pregame warmups led to the eye issue that sidelined him for […]