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Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

Sep. 16, 2024 19:21 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividends. Green Bay’s defense has had five interceptions and six total takeaways through the first two weeks of the season to lead the...

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense

Sep. 16, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis' biggest offseason need was supposed to be beefing up a young secondary that struggled in 2023. Instead, two weeks into the season, the run defense has been the most glaring problem. The Colts' first two opponents, Houston and Green...

Richardson's inexperience shows as he throws 3 INTs in Colts' 16-10 loss to Packers

Sep. 15, 2024 18:14 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Anthony Richardson figures to produce numerous electrifying plays and youthful mistakes in his first full season as a starter. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback delivered too many of the latter on Sunday as the Colts remained winless after losing 16-10 to...

Mixon has 159 yards and TD in Houston debut to help Texans to win over Colts

Sep. 09, 2024 16:12 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have had a revolving door at running back over the past few seasons with no one able to solidify the position, much less reach 1,000 yards rushing. Then they made an offseason trade for Joe Mixon and after one game it looks as if the former Bengals...

Alec Pierce's fast start could help him fulfill the potential Colts believe he possesses

Sep. 09, 2024 16:09 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce spent his first two NFL seasons showing promise. On Sunday, he took a big step toward living up to his potential. The former Cincinnati Bearcats star produced the best single-game performance of his career...

Anthony Richardson shows off strong arm but lacks consistency in Colts' 29-27 loss to Texans

Sep. 08, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Anthony Richardson showed everyone Sunday what the Indianapolis Colts learned while drafting him — he possesses one of the NFL's strongest arms. The former Florida star also found out how much he needs to improve. While Richardson...