Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner suffered a lower-body injury during the 26-20 Week 6 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Hours after firing Chris Ballard as general manager, the organization got an unfortunate update on Gardner. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old is expected to miss some time after being deemed week-to-week with a mid-calf strain, according […]
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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Colts CB Sauce Gardner is considered week-to-week and is expected to miss some time after an MRI showed a mild calf strain. Rapoport adds Gardner is not expected to miss an extended period after being unable to finish Week 6’s loss to the Titans. Gardner, 25, was a three-year starter […]
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The Tennessee Titans snag their first win of the 2026 season, edging the Indianapolis Colts 23-13 after a defensive and special‑teams surge. Quarterback Cam Ward throws for just 102 yards, completes 50% of his passes and tosses an interception, highlighting lingering doubts about his development amid the team’s conservative play‑calling. The defense forces a fumble and an interception that spark a second‑half comeback, while the run game steadies the offense. Despite the victory, questions remain about Ward’s ceiling and whether the Titans will adopt a more aggressive offensive approach moving forward.
Per Tom Pelissero, Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds will lead the team’s personnel department for the rest of the year. Indianapolis fired longtime GM Chris Ballard on Monday after a bad loss to the Titans in Week 6. Pelissero mentions Dodds has been a candidate for several GM jobs in recent years, and says he […]
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The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard the next morning after falling 26-20 to the Tennessee Titans in Week 6. With the franchise now seeking a new leader for the front office, famed sports analyst Dan Patrick sparked rumors after claiming the organization plans on calling Peyton Manning for the job. During the latest […]
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Per Doug Kyed, the Patriots are signing OL Andrew Rupcich and Jacob Rizy to the practice squad. Rupcich, 27, went undrafted out of Culver-Stockton in 2022 before catching on with the Titans and spending the season on their practice squad. He then appeared in five games for the team in 2023, making the first two […]
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The Indianapolis Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard, a decision tied to the team’s recent home loss to the Tennessee Titans and the controversial trade of two first‑round picks to the New York Jets for cornerback Sauce Gardner. Critics argue the move overpaid for Gardner and highlighted Ballard’s long‑standing struggles. The firing, announced on October 19, 2026, marks a new chapter for the franchise after years of mixed results under Ballard’s tenure.
Robert Saleh and the Tennessee Titans' road upset of the Indianapolis Colts actually helped the New York Jets' 2027 NFL Draft plans.
Losing to the Tennessee Titans was certainly going to affect the Indianapolis Colts in a number of ways. Playing at home, Indianapolis fell 26-20 to its division rivals in Week 6, dropping to a 2-4 record. But the defeat has brought consequences beyond the standings, as the Colts have now made a major front-office move, […]
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The Indianapolis Colts suffered an embarrassing 26-20 defeat to the previously winless Tennessee Titans in Week 6, which has led to a major move. In the aftermath of that defeat, the Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard. However, the Colts have opted to keep head coach Shane Steichen. NFL insider Tom Pelissero confirmed that Steichen […]
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The Indianapolis Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard after ten seasons marked by a 72‑82‑1 record and no AFC South titles. The decision follows a 27‑20 loss to winless Tennessee at Lucas Oil Stadium, capping a five‑year playoff drought and a 12‑loss stretch in the last 15 games. Ballard’s tenure featured a revolving quarterback door—eight different season‑openers—including Daniel Jones, questionable linebacker and pass‑rush moves, and a costly trade for Sauce Gardner that sacrificed two first‑round picks. Owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon, who had extended Ballard’s contract, now faces pressure to hire a new GM capable of rebuilding the roster ahead of the 2027 draft.
After a 26-20 home loss to the winless Tennessee Titans, the Indianapolis Colts fall to 2-4 and face a quarterback crisis. Veteran Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, was sacked six times and has nine turnovers in six games, prompting calls to bench him. The article argues that fourth‑overall pick Anthony Richardson, despite a 50.6% career completion rate and 11 TD‑13 INTs in 15 starts, deserves another look to spark the offense and stop the turnover spiral. Coach Shane Steichen sticks with Jones, but the piece urges the Colts to prioritize results over loyalty.
The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday they fired general manager Chris Ballard.
The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard following a stunning loss to the Titans. Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains the decision.
The Indianapolis Colts came into this season under a lot of pressure to be competitive and win now, and through six weeks, that goal doesn’t seem anywhere close to being within reach. On Sunday in Week 6, Indianapolis hit rock bottom with a 26-20 loss at home to the previously-winless Tennessee Titans. Coming out of […]
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The Indianapolis Colts announced they have relieved GM Chris Ballard of his duties. We have relieved Chris Ballard of his duties as General Manager. pic.twitter.com/BleD6bfTsG — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 19, 2026 The Colts lost to the Titans in Week 6, which gave Tennessee their first win and now leads to drastic organizational changes in […]
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The Indianapolis Colts suffered one of their worst losses in recent memory on Sunday. Indy lost 26-20 against Tennessee, giving their division rival their first win of the 2026 season. The panic level has jumped up a few levels in Indy after losing to one of the NFL’s worst teams in a must-win situation. Colts […]
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After the Indianapolis Colts squandered a 13‑0 halftime lead to lose 26‑20 to the 0‑5 Tennessee Titans, defensive stalwart DeForest Buckner bluntly told reporters he’s “sick and tired of the same song and dance.” Despite outgaining Tennessee 399‑186 yards and holding them to just 11 first downs, the Colts fell victim to a fumbled snap, red‑zone interceptions, a blocked punt returned for a touchdown and costly penalties. Buckner’s outburst reflects growing locker‑room frustration with coach Shane Steichen’s repeated “fix the basics” rhetoric and raises questions about the franchise’s roster construction under owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon.
Tennessee arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday without a win or a lead all season and left with a 26-20 victory over the Colts, despite being outgained 399 yards to 186. The Titans’ first lead of 2026 came in the fourth quarter on a blocked Rigoberto Sanchez punt returned for a touchdown. Before that, […]
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Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts are on a losing skid again. On Sunday, they became just the first victim of the season by Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans, as Taylor and company suffered a 26-20 loss at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. At first, it looked as though Indianapolis was on its way […]
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The Tennessee Titans snap their 0‑5 start with a dramatic Week 6 comeback, overturning a 13‑0 halftime deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 20‑13 at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026. Defensive stops and two late field goals secure the victory, giving head coach Robert Saleh his first win of the season. The win marks the Titans' first triumph of the year and leaves the Colts reeling at home.
The Indianapolis Colts’ season hits a low point after a 2-4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, prompting calls for a major overhaul. Coach Chris Ballard’s tenure ends, head coach Shane Steograf...
This article goes over the four Indianapolis Colts who played the worst in their humiliating Week 6 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Before their Week 6 matchup, the Tennessee Titans were among just three NFL teams still holding a 0-5 record. However, the Indianapolis Colts’ struggles on Sunday allowed Tennessee to secure its first victory of the season. The frustrating loss left Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner visibly frustrated with his team’s performance. When asked about the […]
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Coach Shane Steichen’s Colts are 2-4 on the season after losing 26-20 to Tennessee in a game that saw Robert Saleh get his first win as Titans head coach, while making life hell on Daniel Jones. Jones, the Colts’ starting QB, got a Tyler Warren injury update before the game that ended up as worst-case […]
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