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 was the Colts. Still at 8-3 but losers of two out of three with another close call and a schedule that will make stomachs turn, the season has taken on a new type of feel. Let’s discover why things might not be so rosey for...

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 that he’d be out to prove his doubters wrong, and he has throughout his short career thus far.

A demon out of the slot, particularly when matched up against linebackers in coverage, Josh Downs has remained a reliable option. Not only does Downs have a...

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 no longer control our ability to be the #1 seed in the AFC. We have cracked the door open for division rivals, and in some fans mind’s we are on the verge of an epic collapse. I’d like to take a minute to show just...

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 the mend and won’t be returning anytime soon to the football field. After a medical band snapped during a freak pre-game stretching accident in Week 6, Richardson was placed on injured reserve and was actually eligible to return last weekend versus Kansas City—having met the...

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 Kansas City Chiefs.

It turns out, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback is dealing with a fractured fibula, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

Rapoport added that it’s an injury Jones is not concerned about, per a source.

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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 be able to play through it. A fractured fibula sure sounds like a serious injury that could limit Jones availability let alone his performance on game days. Jones will be one to keep a close eye on tomorrow’s injury report.

Cornerback Sauce Gardner was a...

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 Raiders credit for trying to fix their defense under new head coach Pete Carroll and new general manager John Spytek in the 2025 preseason. The Raiders’ new braintrust signed a ton of free agents to reinforce things on that side of the...

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 week but did look slightly hobbled by the injury. Both Coach Steichen and Jones himself said he would be good to play this week despite the injury.

Cornerback Sauce Gardner was a limited participant at practice today with a back injury. Gardner has been nothing...

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 the 4th quarter/overtime periods in Week 12, where head coach Shane Steichen’s Colts offense laid an egg to the tune of four consecutive three-and-outs.

Amidst the offense’s historic start to the season, quarterback Daniel Jones had showcased a newfound ability against the blitz, an area...

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 Focus** and the** nflFastR project for being awesome sources of weekly data.

Week 12 saw the Colts’ worst offensive performance of the season. They managed 20 points thanks in part to a 3-yard field gifted by the defense, but...

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 hunt for the number one overall seed in the AFC. With many thinking this could be a sub .500 team, realizing they are 8-3 after eleven games is truly remarkable. It goes beyond that however. There are some true building blocks and reasons for fans...

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 will be most remembered for their playing days elsewhere where they had the vast peak of their success and spent a much longer period of time. Gore as a workhorse running back for the San Francisco 49ers, and Rivers as the longtime starting quarterback with...