Stampede Blue
An Indianapolis Colts blog
Total reads
3,727
This week
1
Rank
#50 of 393
Published
894 posts
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Colts’ Stock Up/Down: Week 10 vs. Falcons
Stock Up Jonathan Taylor Not like his stock could be any higher, but Taylor continues putting numbers that make him worthy of that MVP award. Almost 300 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns against a really tough front, and instrumental in the Colts getting their 8th win of the season. It is not only that, but […]
I traveled to Berlin to watch the Colts play and witnessed history in the process
When the schedule came out months ago, the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons’ game immediately caught my eye. Berlin is a city many travelers dream about visiting and for one who appreciates history and the Colts, it was a no brainer. With plenty of time to arrange finances and develop an itinerary, the trip was set. […]
Jonathan Taylor became an International Superstar
German audiences have gotten to witness in-person 3 different generations of American athletes perform at the highest level and make history: The legends of Owens and Spitz have had decades to cultivate into worldwide impact from the stage in Germany. Now Jonathan Taylor’s dominant performance this past Saturday has a chance to broaden the scope […]
Report: Alec Pierce Contract Re-Signing Efforts Renewed by Sauce Gardner Trade
Stephen Holder of ESPN broke news that Sauce Gardner’s trade to the Indianapolis Colts has resulted in a shift among Colts brass in re-signing efforts of Wide Receiver Alec Pierce. Per Holder: The Colts had internally decided long ago that re-signing Pierce after this season was not financially prudent, according to multiple sources. With the presence of […]
Colts’ Monday Morning Awards: Week 10 vs. Falcons
8-2, after an ugly, hard-fought win. Travelling to Europe is always tough, and the Colts managed to go into their bye-week with a win that helps put away the ghosts that appeared after the loss to the Steelers. There were some other games with results that favor the Colts, as the Steelers and the Bills […]
Colts offense catches turnover bug, ball security becoming an issue
The Indianapolis Colts‘ vaunted 2025-26 offense has come back down to earth in recent weeks. After eight straight weeks of historic efficiency, Indy’s offense has caught a turnover bug of sorts. In the past two weeks, QB Daniel Jones and company have turned the ball over eight times, double the amount of turnovers they committed […]
AFC Playoff Picture: Colts keeps pace with Broncos in Week 10
The Denver Broncos won on Thursday night to set the bar in the AFC early in Week 10. On Sunday morning, the Indianapolis Colts found a way to win in overtime to pull even with the Broncos and retake first place in the conference on a tiebreaker. The New England Patriots won to solidify the […]
Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren comes up clutch in Berlin
The 2025-26 Indianapolis Colts offense has been a shell of itself in recent weeks. After virtually never turning the ball over through the team’s first eight weeks, the turnover bug has struck Indy’s offense in a bad way. Not only that, but the unit’s otherwise seamless operation from the first half of the season has […]
Taylor’s Eras Tour erupts with another 3 TD performance to walk-off Falcons in Berlin
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was on tour in Berlin, Germany and demonstrated to the entire world what a traditional NFL workhorse looks like with three touchdowns in Sunday’s 31-25 walk-off win in overtime over the Atlanta Falcons. Taylor erupted for 244 rushing yards on 32 carries that featured a thunderous 83-yard touchdown run […]
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor runs wild in Germany, clinching OT win against Falcons, 31-25
It wasn’t the prettiest performance in Berlin, Germany, by the Indianapolis Colts, but the Horseshoe overcame some turnovers and early points left off the board to win in overtime, 31-25—with some gritty plays late down the stretch. In particular, Colts star workhorse Jonathan Taylor cemented his case as a bona fide NFL MVP candidate yet […]
Colts Injury Update: NT Grover Stewart being evaluated for concussion
Early in the third quarter in Berlin, Germany, Indianapolis Colts starting nose tackle Grover Stewart collided with Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier and is now being evaluated for a concussion. Stewart was down on the field for a bit before heading to the Colts’ sideline medical tent. Not only is Stewart’s potential absence a […]
Colts Inactives: Week 10 versus Falcons in Berlin
The Indianapolis Colts (7-2) are set to kick off against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin, Germany, at 9:30 AM EST, for the league’s first game held in the country’s capital. There weren’t any unexpected inactives announced by the Colts: The only interesting name is rookie running back D.J. Giddens, who since opening the season as […]
Week 10 Colts vs. Falcons Game Thread
The Indianapolis Colts are abroad in Munich Germany to take on the Atlanta Falcons in week 10 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 9:30 A.M. EST. Last week our Colts walked into Pennsylvania and were dominated by the Pittsburg Steelers. It was an odd turn of events for a squad that had been on a run […]
Where to Watch: Colts host Falcons in Berlin
The traveling Indianapolis Colts (7-2)(-6.5) will host the road Atlanta Falcons (3-5) in Berlin, Germany, at 9:30 AM EST, hoping to start their latest winning streak. It’s the fifth NFL game that’s been held in Germany, but the first time in history that a league game will be hosted in historic Berlin—and at Olympic Stadium. […]
Colts Reacts Survey Results Week 10: Hear about that big trade?
Even after their four game winning streak was snapped in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis Colts (7-2) fans are still confident that their team is headed in the right direction—92% to be exact: For good reason why too, as even after the recent tough road loss, the Colts still sit atop the AFC and made a blockbuster move […]
Colts hope they found the secret “sauce” to a championship run
No, that isn’t Josh Downs out there. A new number one has joined the Indianapolis Colts and is slated to be the number one starting cornerback for years to come. A position that is essential in football is now locked down and will look to lock down the game’s top receivers. Sauce Gardner came at […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Defensive Line Missing Three
The Indianapolis Colts released their Friday injury report today for Week 10 of the NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons in Germany. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been ruled OUT for Sundays game against the Falcons with a neck injury. Buckner was ruled out earlier in the week due to travel but was placed on […]
Colts will be without their best defensive lineman for next few weeks
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that the team has placed standout veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve with a neck injury. The 31-year-old had already been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Berlin, Germany, against the Atlanta Falcons, but the Colts will be without arguably their best defensive player until at least […]
The OTHER MVP Cases (Besides Jonathan Taylor)
Dear Stampede Blue Reader, As you might have noticed both on our dear SB Nation site and elsewhere on the internet, the conversation around Jonathan Taylor has changed dramatically as of late. From becoming the Offensive Player of the Year favorite a few weeks ago, to now being discussed as a legitimate MVP Candidate (if […]
Colts’ Players to Watch: Week 10 vs. Falcons
Matt Goncalves Goncalves had a rough game against the Steelers, being dominated by veteran Cam Heyward all game long, failing to open holes in the running game and getting pushed around in pass-blocking. This Colts’ offense need their offensive line to be working well to be competent (as all offensives do in the NFL, but […]
Colts pass rush to improve by adding Sauce Gardner to the mix
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts sent shockwaves throughout the NFL after adding superstar cornerback Sauce Gardner by way of two first-round draft picks and second-year wide receiver AD Mitchell. While the Colts’ cornerback room is the biggest benefactor of such acquisition, another unit among the defense is an underrated winner: the pass rush. Obviously, […]
How Colts’ Carlie Irsay-Gordon played key role in closing deal for star corner Sauce Gardner
According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Indianapolis Colts team owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon played a key role in adding input to close the deal for newly acquired star cornerback Sauce Gardner: “. . . Three weeks later, on Monday, with the sides close to a deal and the trade deadline looming, Ballard was talking with […]
Colts Injury Report: DT Deforest Buckner already ruled out; New star CB cleared
The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday injury report today ahead of Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons in Germany on Sunday. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner missed practice today for the second day today. With the team set to travel to Germany today Buckner was subsequently ruled OUT and left out of the traveling squad. With […]
Breaking Down the Colts Massive Trade for Sauce Gardner
I was going to break down the Steelers game for my film breakdown this week, but I had a feeling the Colts were up to something. So I held off—and good thing I did. The Colts capped off their most aggressive acquisition period in the Chris Ballard era by acquiring All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner. Sauce […]
Did the Colts make the right decision by trading for Sauce?
If you boil this down to courtroom style and berate me as a witness, I will give you a simple “Yes, we made the right decision” answer. If you have the opportunity to bring in this sort of difference maker, during a season where the conference seems more up for grabs than any year in […]
Displaying items 776-800 of 894 in total