Both Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. addressed their murky futures with the franchise post-game, following another disappointing late season collapse (via WISH-TV News and The Athletic’s James Boyd respectively): Regarding Steichen, the 40-year-old head coach has failed to make the playoffs in his first three years as Colts […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 4 reads
The Indianapolis Colts closed the 2025 season with a 38-30 loss to the Houston Texans, spiraling to a seventh straight defeat and finishing with a losing record after a 7-1 start. Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard made his first NFL start against the league’s most unforgiving defense, but Indy’s sixth round draft pick started dealing out […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
The Indianapolis Colts (8-9) both failed to make the playoffs and finish above .500, as they fell 38-30 to the Houston Texans (12-5) in the regular season finale. It was their fifth straight loss against the Texans. With Indianapolis already eliminated from the playoffs two weeks ago, and Houston already knowing it wouldn’t be winning […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 4 reads
Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard showed that he belongs after his first NFL start against the Houston Texans in the Indianapolis Colts’ 2025-26 regular season finale. A sixth-round draft selection (189th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft, Leonard went from training with fellow Alabama native Philip Rivers in the pre-draft process to learning directly from him […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 4 reads
The day started with a division title within sight. The Tennessee Titans even opened up a 7-0 lead on the Jacksonville Jaguars, so the Texans played most of their starters in the first half. Nico Collins and Kamari Lassiter were healthy scratches and they could have used both players in the first half. However, the […]
From Battle Red Blog
| 2 months ago
| 4 reads
Houston, we have a problem — it’s called stopping Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce. After hauling in a 53-yard reception from rookie quarterback Riley Leonard, Pierce notched his first career 1,000+ yard season after four seasons in Indianapolis. It’s the first 1,000-yard season from a Colts passcatcher since Michael Pittman Jr. had 1,152 receiving […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
The Indianapolis Colts are on the road to take on the Houston Texans in week 18 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST. Well this is it. The season ends today. The season didn’t go the way anyone wanted it to, but there were plenty of highs to go along with even more lows. […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
After 17 weeks and several bottles of antacids, the Houston Texans’ path in the playoffs are now clear as mud; which is still an improvement over where it was before which was *shrug emoji.* So let’s break down what the Texans’ possible playoff seeds could be. Texans 3-seed:TEXANS WINJAGS LOSE Texans 5-seed:TEXANS WINJAGS WIN -or- […]
From Battle Red Blog
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
The Indianapolis Colts announced their Week 18 inactives on the road against the Houston Texans for the regular season finale: No real surprises here, as cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) and tight end Will Mallory (lung) had already been ruled out ahead of the weekend. Given that the Colts have already been eliminated from playoff contention, […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
The Indianapolis Colts (8-8) travel to the infamous ‘House that T.Y. Hilton Built’ to take on the Houston Texans (11-5)(-9.5), who have already clinched a playoff berth, but could still win the division with a victory today. Kickoff is Sunday at 1 PM EST. While Colts fans wish this particular Texas trip was under better […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
On this final weekend of the NFL regular season, both CBS and FOX have doubleheaders. If you live in the New York area, you will see: Colts at Texans early on CBS Cowboys at Giants early on FOX Jets at Bills late on CBS Dolphins at Patriots late on FOX The Jets and Bills are […]
From Gang Green Nation
| 2 months ago
| 4 reads
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the initial speculation is that Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard’s job is safe, but under the differing leadership of new team owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who doesn’t have a track history for her decision-making atop, no one exactly knows for sure right now: Graziano: […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
There is one week left in the NFL regular season. No, YOU’RE getting emotional. And while the Texans punched their ticket to the playoffs last week, their slot in the playoffs is not yet certain. Depending on how the ping pong balls fall, the Texans could still win their division and, presumably a three seed […]
From Battle Red Blog
| 2 months ago
| 6 reads
The Houston Texans (11-5) are expected to keep their eight-game winning streak going as they are heavily favored by 10.5 points against the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium. The point total is set at 39 for the game.
Ready to watch the game? Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable!
How to watch Texans vs. Colts: TV channel & live stream
TV channel: CBS
Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+
Texans Insi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
On Saturday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has elevated quarterback Seth Henigan, as well as tight end Sean McKeon from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s road game against the Houston Texans. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Memphis, the listed 6’3”, […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
This Sunday, the Houston Texans end their regular season with a tilt against the Indianapolis Colts. For a good bit of the season, this game seemed like it would hold the key to the Texans’ season. However, by virtue of Houston’s victory in LA last week, the Texans are in the playoffs and the Colts […]
From Battle Red Blog
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
According to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive line coach Charlie Partridge will be joining Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman’s defensive coaching staff next year: Partridge had just finished his second season as Colts’ defensive line coach. However, having come over from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023, where he had previously […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
Earlier this week, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated that quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is still recovering from fractured orbital bone surgery, wouldn’t not be activated off of injured reserve for the team’s regular season finale against the Houston Texans. It came after thoughtful deliberation, as Richardson is still dealing with vision limitations. Specifically, […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 1 read
According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Indianapolis Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds is once again among the ‘annual hot names for NFL future GMs list’—which he’s been a recent mainstay on through the years: Specifically, Dodds is listed as ‘on the doorstep,’ which presumably means he’s on the cusp of becoming a new NFL general manager […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 0 reads
According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is among the initial top interview candidates for the New York Giants current head coaching vacancy: “The first assignment is to find a new head coach. The Giants fired Brian Daboll almost eight weeks ago and named Mike Kafka the interim head coach,” writes Ranaan. […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
Riley Leonard’s Colts opportunity knocks! Cignetti back to lab to beat Oregon! Pacers tonight!
From KentSterling.com
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
Round 2, Pick 50: Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss The Colts QB position remains a major question mark. Daniel Jones has suffered 12 injuries since 2019, 9 of which resulted in missed games. The most major of which is the most recent one, a torn Achilles late in the 2025 season. It is far from […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
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 18, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 1 read
Garfield hates Mondays. If he was the coach of a struggling NFL team, he would absolutely despise this upcoming one. “Black Monday” is the day after the regular season in which NFL coaches learn their fate. Every year, there are surprises. Some coaches who should be fired somehow skate by while others who get released […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 1 read
Indianapolis, IN — Former Super Bowl-winning head coach Bruce Arians recently shared his thoughts on the state of the Indianapolis Colts, emphasizing the importance of patience as a reason to remain calm during challenging times. Arians has regularly appeared on The Pat McAfee Show for the 2025-26 NFL season, providing his insight and knowledge of […]
From Stampede Blue
| 2 months ago
| 0 reads