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Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: RT Smith Ruled Out While C Kelly and WR Downs Are QUESTIONABLE

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: RT Smith Ruled Out While C Kelly and WR Downs Are QUESTIONABLE

The Indianapolis Colts released their Friday practice report.

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Denver Broncos,

Wide receiver Ashton Dulin has been ruled OUT of Sundays game against the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury. Dulin will miss his second game this Sunday due to the ankle injury. Expect to see wide receiver LaQuon Treadwell to be promoted from the practice squad to replace him in the depth chart.

Right tackle Braden Smith has been ruled OUT of Sundays game against Broncos with...

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The return of Josh Downs would provide a huge boost to the Colts

The return of Josh Downs would provide a huge boost to the Colts

The Colts got some positive news on the injury report regarding Sunday’s contest.

Josh Downs is turning into one of Anthony Richardson's favorite receivers. Downs is also proving to be one of the playmakers that the Colts so desperately need. Alec Pierce does a great job on the long ball, Michael Pittman Jr. may still be the main guy, but Downs is emerging as the guy who can get open and make a play when you need to move the sticks or get some energy back into the offense. The Indianapolis Colts got some extremely welcome news on Thursday’s injury...

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Colts’ Matchups to Watch: Week 15 vs. Broncos

Colts’ Matchups to Watch: Week 15 vs. Broncos

Gus Bradley vs. Bo Nix

Bradley used to do well against rookie quarterbacks in the past, and I would be really confident for this matchup, but the last game against Drake Maye and the Patriots left me with a ton more doubts than certainties. Bo Nix is the favourite for winning OROY, and has led this solid Broncos’ offense right to the doorstep of a playoff spot. I have to admit I did not expect Nix to be best looking rookie quarterback this season, but his ability to hit the deep ball and make things happen with his legs...

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Is ‘boom or bust’ Colts franchise QB hopeful Anthony Richardson finally settling in again?

Is ‘boom or bust’ Colts franchise QB hopeful Anthony Richardson finally settling in again?

This is the Anthony Richardson Colts’ fans expected to see following an impressive initial rookie debut. Has he arrived?

There’s no question that from a size, arm talent, speed, and athleticism standpoint, that Indianapolis Colts 2nd-year starting quarterback Anthony Richardson could potentially be great.

That is, if it eventually all truly clicks on the field.

The former 4th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, who is still just 22 years old (and one of the youngest starting NFL quarterbacks), has already shown flashes of his immense physical gifts and potential—even if he still remains a bit of a work...

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DeForest Buckner is Colts’ 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient

DeForest Buckner is Colts’ 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient

A tremendous honor has been bestowed on an equally great Colts defensive player.

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday that defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.

The award’s namesake is the late longtime Baltimore Colts trainer, Ed Block, who served in his role from 1954-1977 and remained the Colts trainer emeritus until he passed away in 1983.

Per the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation:

“Each year the Ed Block Courage Awards honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. The Courage Award has become...

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Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: WR Downs Returns To Full Practice

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: WR Downs Returns To Full Practice

The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday practice report.

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Denver Broncos.

Wide Receiver Ashton Dulin (knee) and Right Tackle Braden Smith (personal matter) both missed practice again today. Dulin has been dealing with a knee injury for a couple weeks now and looks set to miss his second game with the injury. Smith is missing practice time due to a person’s matter which has not been disclosed and also looks set to miss a second game for the...

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Week 15 Thursday Night Football: Niners vs. Rams

Week 15 Thursday Night Football: Niners vs. Rams

And we are off for Week 15 of NFL football, this time, as will probably be the case plenty of times for the remainder of the season, with two teams that are almost out of the playoffs facing each other. The injury-ravaged Niners (- 154) host the Rams (+ 130) in San Francisco, with the home team currently 3-point favourites, and the OU at 49.5.


The Niners easily won their last game against the Bears, led by a stellar performance from third string running back Isaac Guerendo, who had 2 touchdowns and close to 150 total yards, and a...

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Anthony Richardson is locked in for upcoming match race vs Broncos

Anthony Richardson is locked in for upcoming match race vs Broncos

“The guys told me to take some time off, but the next day (after the Patriots game) I hit coach Shane [Steichen] up,” Richardson said.

Anthony Richardson has started 13 games at the professional level, the same number of games he started in college at Florida. Not only will this next matchup versus Denver mark the most games (14) that Richardson has started at any level in the sport of football, but it’s the biggest stakes game that he will have played in.

Per Colts.com, if Indianapolis (6-7) beats Denver (8-5), the Colts’ playoff hopes jump from 30% to 66%,...

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Colts Reacts Survey: Critical Road Trip to Denver

Colts Reacts Survey: Critical Road Trip to Denver

How are you feeling, Colts fans ahead of Week 15’s pivotal road game up in Mile High—with our season on the line?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Indianapolis Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-7) travel to ‘the Rockies’ for a pivotal road clash against the Denver Broncos (8-5) with their playoff hopes clearly on the line.

Per Colts.com, if Indianapolis beats Denver, the Horseshoe’s playoff hopes jump from...

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Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: C Kelly and LB Carlies Return To Practice

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: C Kelly and LB Carlies Return To Practice

The Indianapolis Colts released their Wednesday practice report.

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Denver Broncos.

Wide receiver Ashton Dulin missed practice today with an ankle injury. Dulin missed practice all week before the bye week and the Colts last game due to the ankle injury. Dulin still struggling with the ankle injury doesn’t bode well for his availability this week.

Right tackle Braden Smith missed practice today due to a personal matter. Smith missed the Colts week 13 game due to the...

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Colts’ center Ryan Kelly, linebacker Jaylon Carlies have been designated to return to practice

Colts’ center Ryan Kelly, linebacker Jaylon Carlies have been designated to return to practice

The Colts could be getting two key reinforcements back ahead of a critical Week 15 road matchup against the Denver Broncos.

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that both starting center Ryan Kelly and rookie linebacker Jaylon Carlies have been officially designated to return to practice:

That means that the 21-day practice window has officially opened for both players to practice with their Colts teammates, remaining on injured reserve, and they can either be activated or revert to essentially season-ending injured reserve by the end of its closure.

With last week being a bye, Kelly has missed the Colts’ last...

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Colts could be without longtime tackle Braden Smith for the remainder of the season

Colts could be without longtime tackle Braden Smith for the remainder of the season

Head coach Shane Steichen revealed that Smith’s personal matter could keep him out longer than expected.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen revealed on Wednesday that right tackle Braden Smith will be out for the team’s Week 15 matchup versus the Denver Broncos as he deals with a personal matter.

Coach Steichen declined to share details on the situation as he wants to respect Braden Smith’s privacy during trying times but would go on to admit that he doesn’t know if Smith will return at all this season, saying “I don’t know yet” when asked about the situation.

Braden Smith...

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