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Drew Lock likely to start at QB for the Giants against the Colts on Sunday

Dec. 24, 2024 17:08 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Drew Lock is likely going to start at quarterback for the New York Giants against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday when they try to end a franchise-record 10-game losing streak. Lock started against Atlanta last weekend and his status became an issue...

Giants' 10th straight loss showed once again that they need a young QB

Dec. 23, 2024 18:24 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — If the Giants' franchise-record 10th straight loss proved anything, it's that New York could use a young franchise quarterback. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. showed what a young QB can do on Sunday against the Giants, who need to learn from it. ...

Heavy ground game gives Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in Colts' latest victory

Dec. 23, 2024 16:35 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts drafted Anthony Richardson to be their franchise quarterback. On Sunday, they saw how he might be deployed most effectively. Richardson threw only 11 passes in Indy's 38-30 victory over slumping Tennessee, becoming just the...

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

Dec. 23, 2024 12:47 PM EST

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL ’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight...

Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

Dec. 22, 2024 17:55 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor took matters into his own hands Sunday. And this time, he made sure he hung onto the ball each time he crossed the goal line. One week after enduring perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his five-year NFL career, Taylor showed...

Colts try to rebound and keep fading playoff hopes alive when they face struggling Titans

Dec. 20, 2024 16:57 PM EST

Tennessee (3-11) at Indianapolis (6-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Titans 2-12, Colts 8-6 Series record: Colts lead 38-22 Last meeting: Colts beat Titans 20-17 on Oct. 13 at...

Anthony Richardson and Will Levis showdown again on hold as Colts and Titans square off in Indy

Dec. 19, 2024 18:09 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Richardson and Will Levis entered the NFL last season with similar traits. Both played in the SEC, had big arms and loads of upside. Most draft experts had them ranked either third or fourth among that quarterback class. And both wound up being taken by...

With long string of losing seasons over, Broncos have good chance to end 8-year playoff drought

Dec. 16, 2024 19:23 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — One ignominious streak down, one more to go for the Denver Broncos, who turned an ugly showing into a pretty comfortable rout of the Indianapolis Colts to clinch the franchise's first winning season since 2016. Outscoring Indy 31-3 after falling behind 10-0 Sunday,...

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Dec. 16, 2024 19:12 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik...

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi's future is in the balance as New Orleans' tough season winds down

Dec. 16, 2024 18:56 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints are guaranteed a second losing record in three years, interim coach Darren Rizzi has a chance to win as many as six of the eight games he’ll have coached when the regular season concludes. The way New Orleans rallied in a down-to-the-wire,...