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Colts Week 1 Film Analysis: Beatdown vs. Baltimore
The thing about the NFL is that you can NEVER get too high or too low, even if the Colts gave everyone a million reasons to be low on them. An uninspiring performance where they didn’t even look competitive, a rarity in the Shane Steichen era. The Colts haven’t been able to win big games […]
Colts’ Week 1 QB Analysis: Not a good start boys.
Thanks to the nflFastR project, Pro Football Focus 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 charts throughout the season. […]
Colts move green dot from Cam Bynum to Akeem Davis-Gaither
The Colts are already making a significant change after their ugly defensive performance in Week 1. After Cam Bynum wore the green dot in the season opener against the Ravens, Indianapolis will now shift that responsibility to linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. The green dot allows one defensive player to hear the call from defensive coordinator Lou […]
The Chiefs dismantling the Broncos has some Colts fans sweating
The Denver Broncos had one of the best defenses in 2025. It’s what carried them to a No. 1 seed in the AFC. Sure, it might have been a bit of a down year for the conference but there was no denying their defensive prowess. Teams change and personnel is different every year, but what […]
Colts announce practice squad move at corner by immediately bringing back familiar face
On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has re-signed cornerback Johnathan Edwards to their practice squad and waived fellow corner Robert Carter Jr. in a corresponding roster move. After being waived on Monday by Indianapolis, Edwards subsequently cleared league waivers. For now, the 24-year-old cornerback will remain within the Colts organization, with a […]
Horse Power or Horse Play? Reactions from Colts’ Week 1 blowout loss to Ravens: Nevermore!
On Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts suffered one of those losses that was going to take some time to rightfully recover from. After waiting months for the 2026 regular season to start, Colts fans saw the Baltimore Ravens demolish the Colts at home, 41-23, in a laugher that was already over by halftime. Rather than immediately […]
Stampede Blue Reacts Survey
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:
Can an optimist be optimistic after the Colts’ opening day loss?
I guess the short answer is to say yes, but it is going to be a lot harder than I expected. When you get outclassed like we were against the Ravens, plenty had to go wrong. Starting with the defense, I think the play of the LBs stuck out to me as the biggest weakness. […]
Colts announce waiving of former starting cornerback
On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has waived backup cornerback Johnathan Edwards, presumably to open a 53-man roster spot for fellow corner Cam Taylor-Britt, who served his league mandated one game suspension this past weekend: Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Colts in the 2025 offseason, Edwards, an […]
Colts start the season on sour note, with “clunker” home loss to Baltimore
It’s one game, but if the Indianapolis Colts lay a few more consecutive “clunkers” like that, and the already hot seats of both longtime general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will only get hotter in-season. The Colts got off to an early start on Sunday afternoon with an offensive touchdown (with a […]
What went wrong on defense against the Ravens?
The Colts spent the offseason talking about urgency, change and a defense that was supposed to look better under Lou Anarumo in Year 2. Then they opened the season by giving up 41 points and 506 yards at home. There is some obvious context here as Baltimore is a difficult offense to defend. Lamar Jackson […]
The Colts shouldn’t panic…just yet
How can something so beautiful turn so ugly so quickly? The Indianapolis Colts began their home opener in the most positive and convincing fashion imaginable by marching down the field and punching it in for six. Missing the first extra point felt as if it could cause problems later but in reality, missing out on […]
Colts land first punch, Ravens respond with TKO in 41-23 season opener loss
INDIANAPOLIS — The losing streak reared its ugly head once again inside Lucas Oil Stadium as the Baltimore Ravens roughed up the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 in the 2026 season opener. For a team that spent the offseason preaching a fresh start with a revamped defensive unit, the opening act instead looked painfully familiar. Indianapolis has lost […]
Week 1 Colts vs. Ravens Game Thread
The Indianapolis Colts are at home to take on the Baltimore Ravens in week 1 of the 2026 season, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST. Ladies and gentlemen, we have survived another offseason. The dark days are behind us and for many NFL fans week one will be the highlight of their football season. Right now fans […]
Alec Pierce expected to be on snap count vs. Ravens
Alec Pierce will play for the Colts against the Ravens, but he will not be a full-go in Week 1. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Sunday morning that Pierce will be on a snap count in Indianapolis’ season opener against Baltimore. Garafolo said he does not expect Pierce to handle a full workload and added […]
5 Bold Predictions for Ravens at Colts Regular Season Opener
The Indianapolis Colts kick off their regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens this afternoon, and here are five bold predictions ahead of today’s matchup: 1. Sauce Gardner locks down Zay Flowers earlyFlowers is dealing with a hamstring issue and drew a hefty target share expectation, but he’ll be seeing plenty of Sauce Gardner […]
Where to Watch: Colts host Ravens for regular season opener
The Indianapolis Colts (0-0) host the Baltimore Ravens (0-0)(-3.5) for the regular season opener at 1 PM EST in the friendly confines of Lucas Oil Stadium—which the roof will be closed. For those attending the game, there are also road closures nearby the stadium to be mindful of that could delay your potential arrival prior […]
Colts vs Ravens: The experts’ predictions
As the Colts begin their season with a home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who do the experts predict will win the game? The National media is not looking too kindly on the Colts chances vs the Ravens on their season opener. Of the 40 analysts surveyed, only 5 chose the Colts, 2 of whom […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Ins and Outs
The Indianapolis Colts released their final injury report of Week 1 before their opening season game against the Baltimore Ravens. Wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) continued his week of limited practices. However Pierce has not been given a game designation so is ready to go on Sunday against the Ravens. Pierce may be on a […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Thursday Week 1
The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday practice report for week 1 of the season against the Baltimore Ravens. The Colts had a second day of the week with a good overall participation at practice with 52/53 players on their roster practicing. Defensive tackle Grover Stewart (rest) was the lone member of the roster who did […]
Here’s how the Colts can start 1-0
1-0 is a great sight for NFL fans. It is the validation that your hopes and dreams might be well placed. It also starts a team on the right track statistically to make the postseason and avoids the dreaded 0-2 hole to start the season. It isn’t a panacea, as things can go sideways, but […]
Ex-Colts CB Jaylon Jones reportedly signs with AFC South rival
According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Tennessee Titans have signed former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones, who reunites with his ex-defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in the Music City: Although he went unclaimed off league waivers, it only seemed like a matter of time before another NFL club would take a chance on the 24-year […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Wednesday Week 1
The Indianapolis Colts released their Wednesday practice report for their Week 1 game against the Baltimore Favens. the Indianapolis Colts had every member of the 53 man roster practice during their first game week practice this week. Safety AJ Haulcy (ankle) was limited at practice. Haulcy was was named a starter on the Colts latest […]
It took one series for Anthony Richardson to see his future with the Colts
The first game of the NFL season is special. The NFL diluted it by moving the 22-year standard Thursday opener to Wednesday to fit a Netflix only special in on Thursday to squeeze more money out of its fans, but that’s a story for another time. Regardless, the home opener for the defending Super Bowl champs is […]
Colts receive an encouraging injury update regarding starting rookie safety
The Indianapolis Colts released their Wednesday practice report, and rookie safety AJ Haulcy (ankle) was able to practice on a limited basis. Battling a lingering ankle injury, Haulcy has not been able to practice the past couple of weeks, but he could be trending toward making his professional debut against the Baltimore Ravens for the […]
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