Weather doesn’t usually dominate NFL conversations, but it absolutely should this week in Jacksonville. Forecasts are calling for persistent rain, cooler temperatures, and a damp field throughout the day. That combination matters a lot. When the surface is slick and the ball is wet, the game slows, margins tighten, and teams that insist on playing fast and loose through the air often pay for it.

Rain impacts far more than just deep passing. It affects footing at the line of scrimmage, timing at the top of routes, exchanges in shotgun, and ball security in traffic. Quarterbacks grip the ball differently....

The Indianapolis Colts (8-4) need a win on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) as both teams currently sit atop the AFC South—with the winner having much better footing going forward to win the division outright.

Specifically, per PFF, the Colts’ playoff odds increase (at 78%) and decrease (at 34%) after a road win on Sunday in Jacksonville—with the difference obviously being pretty drastic respectively:

It won’t be easy for Indianapolis by any means.

Not only have the Colts lost 3 of their last 4 games, but Indianapolis hasn’t won in Jacksonville since 2014. It’s truly and rather shockingly been...

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that the team has activated linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ankle) off of injured reserve and also elevated both placekicker Blake Grupe and defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the 53-man active roster off their practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The team also downgraded defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (ankle) to out.

It’s great news on Carlies, who head coach Shane Steichen had said earlier in the week had another great week of practice, but it was either now or never—as had the 2nd-year linebacker not been activated before Sunday’s game, he would’ve...

Five weeks ago, the Indianapolis Colts were kings of the NFL landscape. Now, they are trying to pull themselves out of quicksand to save their season. Daniel Jones was in MVP talks, Shane Steichen was in Coach of the Year circles, and the Chris Ballard apologists were emerging from the woodwork. Time goes by though, and so did the Colts’ lead in the AFC and division. All of those encouraging storylines have been replaced with hand wringing and nervous fidgeting as fans sit and watch being unable to do anything about it. Not all hope is lost, but a loss...

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 14 of the NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road for Sunday.

Cornerback Sauce Gardner has been ruled OUT of Sunday’s game against the Jaguars with a calf injury. Gardner injured his calf early in the Texans game last week and is expected to miss multiple weeks because of it. Expect to see fellow cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon or Jaylon Jones line up at outside corner in his place.

Defensive end Tyquan Lewis been designated as QUESTIONABLE for this Sunday’s game against the Jaguars due to a groin...

Kwity Paye

It is just so hard to judge Kwity Paye, because he is not bad by any means, but his impact as a pass-rusher is almost non-existent, save for perhaps one or two plays a game where he manages to get home, and it’s not like he is a wrecking force against the run either. I honestly do not understand how he keeps getting such a dominant amount of snaps, and I have no clue whether the Colts are going to attempt to re-sign him in the offseason or not, but his future financial health, and the Colts’...

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 14 of the NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Wide receiver Josh Downs was a full participant at practice today. Downs missed practice yesterday with hip and knee, but him managing a full practice today, boosts his chances of playing Sunday. If Downs can play, it would be a big plus for a struggling offense.

Cornerback Kenny Moore II (illness/ankle) was a full participant at practice today. Moore II missed practice yesterday due to an illness and an ankle injury. Moore had been rehabbing an Achilles injury...

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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. Commentary will be brief but feel free to let me know in the comments that stats aren’t everything. (click charts for larger view)

HOW WELL?

This was a game where you can’t look at the...

Technically or theoretically speaking, it really doesn’t matter. This week’s game for the Indianapolis Colts is a must win if they want any shot at winning the division or even making the postseason. As the Colts head to Jacksonville, they might as well be entering Dante’s Inferno. It has been a torture pit for them over the last decade plus at this point. Zero wins but plenty of heartbreaking and baffling losses. If one game on the schedule was drawn up as a must win, this would be the last one chosen by fans with any sense. Yet, here the...

Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius “Mooney” Ward semi-recently returned to action after working back from a month-long concussion, his second concussion of the regular season. Although he showcased early in the season that he still has the capabilities to be a Pro Bowl-type player, this setback has proved to be more than just physical.

Charvarius Ward isn’t only aware of his recent shortcomings on the field, but he’s poised to return to form. During his media availability yesterday, Ward both acknowledged his insufficient play and embraced the challenge to get back to his normal ways.

“I definitely haven’t...

The Indianapolis Colts may currently be amidst a fast track to implosion, but they’ve maintained enough individual success throughout the regular season that NFL fans far and wide are noticing.

The NFL held its first round of fan voting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games this past week, with several Colts players emerging as top vote-getters in their respective position groups. We’ll see if this recognition continues after the next round of voting, as Indianapolis just dropped its third game in four tries. Even though these are inherently individual nods, team success is often a factor in voters’ analysis.

With...