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Week 13 Colts vs. Texans Game discussion

Week 13 Colts vs. Texans Game discussion

The Indianapolis Colts are at home to take on the Houston Texans in week 13 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST.

A week off of a loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City, our Colts host the Texans in the biggest AFC South matchup of the year so far. Last week saw the Colts control the game for more than three quarters only to give the game away in the fourth. The defense played well but the offense sputtered, a near polar opposite from earlier in the season. We did find out that Daniel Jones is...

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Colts announce inactives for Week 13 against the Texans

Colts announce inactives for Week 13 against the Texans

The Indianapolis Colts announced their inactives for Week 13 at home against the Houston Texans, with no real surprises listed below.

However, it looks as though veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday at the expense of Eric Johnson II’s availability in this one:

Otherwise, the five player group of cornerback Johnathan Edwards, running back D.J. Giddens, safety Reuben Lowery III, tight end Will Mallory, and offensive tackle Luke Tenuta remain inactive for a consecutive week.

It’s worth noting that Tyler Warren is not listed here, while Mallory is—meaning that...

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Where to Watch: Colts hosting Houston Texans for Week 13

Where to Watch: Colts hosting Houston Texans for Week 13

The Indianapolis Colts (8-3) host the Houston Texans (6-5) for Week 13 at 1 PM EST in a critical divisional clash that could have major playoff implications down the season’s final stretch run—as well as potential AFC South bragging rights when it’s all said and done.

Having lost two of their last three games, Indianapolis is looking to get back on track.

With head coach Shane Steichen calling plays, Indianapolis still leads the league in scoring, averaging 31.0 points per game, while their defense remains a top 10 NFL unit, surrendering the 9th fewest points at 20.8 avg. ppg under...

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Report: Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren expected to play versus Texans

Report: Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren expected to play versus Texans

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren is expected to play on Sunday at home against the Houston Texans—and is reportedly “good to go”:

The Colts rookie tight end received a new ‘questionable’ injury designation on Saturday with a freshly listed illness, but all indications are currently that’ll be able to lace them up in a critical divisional game.

Indianapolis currently sits atop the AFC South at 8-3, but still has the entire season series against the Houston Texans (6-5) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4) down the season’s final stretch run respectively.

As this...

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Colts elevate veteran DT Chris Wormley from the practice squad before Texans game

Colts elevate veteran DT Chris Wormley from the practice squad before Texans game

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that the team has promoted veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans.

Regarding Wormley, who was signed to the Colts practice squad a few weeks ago:

Originally a 2017 3rd round pick of the Ravens, the 6’5”, 300 pound Wormley has 150 tackles (82 solo), 11.0 sacks, 10 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery during 87 career games (31 starts)—having also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.

He most recently played...

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Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren added to injury report

Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren added to injury report

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that rookie tight end Tyler Warren has been added to their injury report, heading into a critical divisional home game against Houston on Sunday, with a ‘questionable’ designation because of a newly listed illness.

This year’s first round pick of the Colts has 55 receptions for 662 total receiving yards (12.0 ypr. avg.) and 3 touchdown receptions, as well as a rushing touchdown on the ground.

Warren has already broken the Colts franchise rookie tight end record for receptions and is clearly on pace down this season’s final stretch to break John Mackey’s rookie...

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Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Relatively Healthy Team Heading To Houston

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Relatively Healthy Team Heading To Houston

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ankle) was a full participant at practice on Friday. However, he has been ruled OUT of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Carlies had put together two full weeks if practice since his practice window was opened from being on injured reserve. If he practices again next week and doesn’t get elevated from IR, then he must remain out for the rest of the season.

Quarterback Daniel Jones was a full participant at practice on Friday and therefore does not have an injury designation for this Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans. Jones practiced...

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The Colts season in a vacuum from the negative side

The Colts season in a vacuum from the negative side

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...

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Why has Josh Downs been featured less in the Colts offense?

Why has Josh Downs been featured less in the Colts offense?

Indianapolis, INIndianapolis 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...

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The Colts season in a vacuum from the positive side.

The Colts season in a vacuum from the positive side.

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...

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson ‘doesn’t seem particularly close to returning’ from injury

Colts QB Anthony Richardson ‘doesn’t seem particularly close to returning’ from injury

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...

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Report: Colts QB Daniel Jones playing through fractured fibula

Report: Colts QB Daniel Jones playing through fractured fibula

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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