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Week 13 Colts vs. Texans Game discussion

The Indianapolis Colts are at home to take on the Houston Texans in week 13 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST. A week off of a loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City, our Colts host the Texans in the biggest AFC South matchup of the year so far. Last week saw the […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Colts announce inactives for Week 13 against the Texans

The Indianapolis Colts announced their inactives for Week 13 at home against the Houston Texans, with no real surprises listed below. However, it looks as though veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday at the expense of Eric Johnson II’s availability in this one: Otherwise, […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Where to Watch: Colts hosting Houston Texans for Week 13

The Indianapolis Colts (8-3) host the Houston Texans (6-5) for Week 13 at 1 PM EST in a critical divisional clash that could have major playoff implications down the season’s final stretch run—as well as potential AFC South bragging rights when it’s all said and done. Having lost two of their last three games, Indianapolis […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Report: Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren expected to play versus Texans

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren is expected to play on Sunday at home against the Houston Texans—and is reportedly “good to go”: The Colts rookie tight end received a new ‘questionable’ injury designation on Saturday with a freshly listed illness, but all indications are currently that’ll be […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren added to injury report

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that rookie tight end Tyler Warren has been added to their injury report, heading into a critical divisional home game against Houston on Sunday, with a ‘questionable’ designation because of a newly listed illness. This year’s first round pick of the Colts has 55 receptions for 662 total receiving […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Relatively Healthy Team Ahead of Houston

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ankle) was a full participant at practice on Friday. However, he has been ruled OUT of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Carlies had put together two full weeks if practice since his practice window was opened from being on injured reserve. If he practices again next week and doesn’t […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

The Colts season in a vacuum from the negative side

Stampede Blue’s own, Clydesdales, presented the Indianapolis Colts season in a vacuum from the positive side. That may be all well and good, but let’s take a look from the inverse. As he put it, we are entering the “when it matters phase” and the luster has certainly worn off the feel good story that […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Why has Josh Downs been featured less in the Colts offense?

Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been a fan favorite since being drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Wildly considered a ‘steal’ of a draft selection, Downs’ draft day reaction was captured and subsequently viewed as fuel for the young wideout. His grateful yet determined demeanor suggested […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

The Colts season in a vacuum from the positive side.

If we take momentum and emotion out of the equation that has been the Colts season to this point, I think we might actually be able to feel good heading into Thanksgiving weekend and the unofficial “When it matters” season. Some of the shine of a 7 – 1 start has worn off and we […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Colts QB Anthony Richardson ‘doesn’t seem particularly close to returning’ from injury

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Colts 3rd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson “doesn’t seem particularly close to returning,” still recovering from his fractured orbital bone suffered during Week 6’s pregame warmups against the Arizona Cardinals: While Richardson has been back in action at team headquarters on W. 56th Street, it appears as though he’s still on […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Report: Colts QB Daniel Jones playing through fractured fibula

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones is dealing with a fractured fibula that he played through last weekend on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs: “Daniel Jones was added to the injury report in Week 12 with a fibula injury, one he played through during a loss to the […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: All Eyes On QB1

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 13 of the NFL season against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Quarterback Daniel Jones was a full participant at today’s practice after being limited yesterday due to a fibula injury. Several media reports today claim Jones has a fracture in his fibula but will […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

LB Germaine Pratt finds his best fit with Colts thanks to Raiders trade

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar writes about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Indianapolis Colts linebacker Germaine Pratt, whose reunion with Lou Anarumo was just what the doctor ordered. Well, you have to give the Las Vegas […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: QB Jones and CB Gardner Both Limited

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for Week 13 of the NFL season against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Quarterback Daniel Jones was limited with a fibula injury today at practice. Jones sustained the injury last week during training, and it limited him in practices then too. Jones managed to play last […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Has Daniel Jones reverted against the blitz, or is it merely a blip?

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have lost two of their last three games, with their most recent loss coming against the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime after surrendering an 11-point 4th quarter lead. Most notably, Indy’s highly efficient offense has simmered down over the past month or so, culminating in a collective collapse across […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Week 12 Colts Offensive Rankings and Analysis

Each week during the season, I will be walking through the data from the previous Colts game and analyzing the numbers to form a sort of “what happened” narrative, as well as comparing the Colts against all other teams in the league. For a glossary of the stats listed, reference Season Stats. Thanks to Pro Football Reference, NFL.com, Pro Football […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Believe it or not, Colts fans have a lot to be thankful for

Writing this on the heels of a disappointing loss makes the sentiment that fans of the Indianapolis Colts have plenty to be thankful for this year a more challenging prospect, but that doesn’t change the facts. While the footing may have become uneven, the Colts are still leading the AFC South and are in the […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Five former Colts named Semifinalists for Pro Football HoF Class of 2026

The Indianapolis Colts have five former players named among the 26 modern-era semfinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026: running back Frank Gore, defensive end/outside linebacker Robert Mathis, quarterback Philip Rivers, placekicker Adam Vinatieri, and wide receiver Reggie Wayne. Both Gore (2015-17) and Rivers (2020) had short stints in Indianapolis, and […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Colts make roster moves with WR Ashton Dulin missing multiple weeks with injury

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that wide receiver Ashton Dulin (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve, and the team signed veteran safety George Odum to the 53-man active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move. The Colts also re-signed released cornerback Cameron Mitchell back to the team’s practice squad. Dulin […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Colts’ Week 12 QB Analysis: This is what I was afraid of

Thanks to the nflFastR project, Pro Football Focus and NFL NextGen Stats for the timely sources of data. For those of you new to this, I will publish key QB stats each week judging how well the Colts’ QB performed. Yes, O-Line, receivers, and play-calling impact these numbers but they are primarily QB measures. I will probably modify the […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Week 13 Poll: Are the Colts trending up this week?

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. Heading into Week 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Report: Lou Anarumo an early target in Giants’ head coach search

According to NFL Insider Josina Anderson, a league source claims Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is expected to receive legitimate consideration for the New York Giants’ head coach opening. A league source says Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is expected to receive strong consideration for the Giants head coach vacancy this upcoming cycle, while […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Colts’ Stock Up/Down: Week 12 @Chiefs

Stock Up Laiatu Latu This has been Latu’s breakout year after a somewhat pedestrian rookie season. Through just 10 starts (missed one with an injury), Latu has 44 total pressures with an 18.1% win rate, 6 sacks, and added three interceptions dropping into coverage. Against the Chiefs, Latu had an interception on a tipped ball […]

3 months ago | 2 reads