According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Las Vegas Raiders are releasing veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt, who did not travel with the team to Indianapolis this past weekend for ‘non-injury’ reasons:

The 29-year-old veteran linebacker made 4 prior starts for the Raiders defense this season, recording 25 tackles (10 solo) and 2 passes defensed. Per PFF, he earned a +56.7 overall grade so far this season.

Of course, Pratt is of particular potential interest to the still linebacker needy Indianapolis Colts, who have struggled finding a consistently capable starting ‘Will’ linebacker option next to reigning NFL All-Pro Zaire Franklin, given...

According to Pat McAfee of ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ impressive Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader has suffered a season-ending right kicking knee injury during Sunday’s blowout win against the Las Vegas Raiders:

After speaking with him, McAfee believes Shrader ‘tore multiple ligaments’ but was in good spirits. ‘Pro Football Doc’ David J. Chao earlier speculated it was likely an injury to Shrader’s right kicking knee’s MCL.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated post-game that, “It didn’t look good.” This meant that Shrader would assuredly miss time, but we now know that unfortunately, it’ll be for the remainder of the...

For years, many Sundays in Colts country could be rather sleepy. Of course there were monster games on the schedule and huge showdowns in prime time, but when Peyton Manning and company went to work in the one p.m. time-slot, it could be a real snoozer. Don’t get me wrong, beating the snot out of the opponent and running up the score was fantastic, but it left drama off at the curb outside the stadium. What we witnessed the Indianapolis Colts do in their dismantling of the Raiders was similar to so many Sundays of the past.

After the Raiders...

The Indianapolis Colts are currently 4-1, sitting atop the AFC, and this season’s early success is starting to feel very much real.

It’s not as though the Colts’ initial three wins were flukey by any means (although they did get admittedly a bit lucky on that late ‘leverage’ penalty against the Denver Broncos in Week 2, allowing for a re-kick of a then shorter game-winning field goal attempt), but we’ve seen NFL teams get hot for a stretch only to nose dive the rest of the way.

We typically call that early season ‘fool’s gold’.

At home, the Colts were...

4-1, this is how good teams bounce back from a tough loss, and how elite teams play against mediocre opposition. When was the last time you saw the Colts consistently dominate playing against opponents that were considerably worse? As we prepare for two tough opponents coming up, the wind is definitely behind the Colts’ sails.

MVP of the Game: Jonathan Taylor

Three touchdowns for the MVP-candidate Jonathan Taylor, on a game where he failed to break out any long runs and was fairly contained by the Raiders’ front, but his red zone efficiency helped the Colts overcome their...

The Indianapolis Colts are first place in the AFC. Who saw that coming!? After the Buffalo Bills lost on Sunday Night Football to end their undefeated season, the Colts swapped places with them for the top spot in the conference.

AFC South standings after Week 5

The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t play until Monday night, so these standings are a bit incomplete for now but we will update. All the AFC South teams that played on Sunday won with the Tennessee Titans improbably coming back to beat the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans throttling the injury-depleted Baltimore Ravens. You...

The Indianapolis Colts don’t meet the Arizona Cardinals often but the last time they did, it was a memorable game with the Colts winning a thriller on Christmas night. The Colts are looking to make some more positive memories at the expense of the Cardinals as they host them in week six from Lucas Oil. The Colts are coming off an incredibly strong performance and would love to add another win to their early season total. FanDuel Sportsbook is giving the Colts the nod with a 5.5-point advantage in the spread.

The over/under sits at 46.5 while the money line...

Indianapolis, IN — For years, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard preached patience without following through with a worthwhile product. From the uncertainty that was the quarterback carousel post-Luck to the uninspiring free agent cycles of yesteryear were just two of this regime’s biggest shortcomings thus far, with many more deficiencies scattered throughout. Through five weeks in the 2025-26 season, however, Colts fans and media members alike are singing a much different tune.

Chris Ballard has also preached continuity during this timeframe, though until now it seemed like wishful thinking more than anything. After consecutive offseasons of ‘running it back’...

According to head coach Shane Steichen post-game, “it doesn’t look good” regarding now injured Indianapolis Colts place kicker Spencer Shrader (via 1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen):

Shrader was injured with 7:56 left in the second quarter on an extra point attempt, when he was run over during his post-kicking motion, and roughing the kicker was flagged on Las Vegas Raiders safety Tristin McCollum. S

hrader (right knee) was initially listed as ‘doubtful’ to return before being ruled out entirely in remaining regulation.

In his absence, the Colts elected to go for 2 point conversions (1 for 4) thereafter following their...

The Indianapolis Colts steamrolled over the Las Vegas Raiders 40-6 with a balanced offensive onslaught tailored with a suffocating defensive performance. The Colts put on a clinic Sunday to improve to 4-1, remaining unbeaten inside Lucas Oil Stadium as they have outscored their three home opponents 102 to 42.

Indianapolis improved its season scoring efficiency to an NFL-best 68% as its offense continues to operate at a historic clip. The Colts went 6-for-6 in the red zone Sunday and have lit up the scoreboard in 30 of their 44 true offensive drives this season. An efficient offense, plus an overwhelming...

Indianapolis, IN — Former Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton had become the Houston Texans‘ worst nightmare during his playing days. Hilton was essentially guaranteed 100 receiving yards and 1 touchdown every time he strapped up to take on the AFC South foe in question. In particular, Houston’s NRG Stadium had become so fearful of Hilton’s inevitable production that he played into the bit and showed up pre-game with a Clown mask before torching them in the AFC Wildcard round.

Fast-forward to the current day, and Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor has officially been passed the torch of...

The Indianapolis Colts (4-1) were looking to rebound off a tough road loss last weekend, and with the Las Vegas Raiders (now 1-4) coming to town, it was a good opportunity to start their next winning streak.

Looking at their collective schedule and the quality of their opponent—and being at home, this really is a game that the Colts should and needed to win—and they did so in very convincing fashion.

The Colts defense dominated, limiting the stalled Raiders offense to just 6 points and with two turnovers.

One of those was a batted ball by nose tackle Grover Stewart...