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Heavy ground game gives Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in Colts' latest victory
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...
Colts try to rebound and keep fading playoff hopes alive when they face struggling Titans
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...
Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes
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...
Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark
Indianapolis (6-7) at Denver (8-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9...
Steichen's risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson's hands
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson's hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach's decision look smart by running...
Young QBs Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye bring new look to Colts-Pats rivalry
Indianapolis (5-7) at New England (3-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Colts by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 8-4; Patriots 4-7-1. Series record: Patriots lead 53-31 Last meeting: Patriots beat Colts 10-6 in...
Colts and Jets square off in a matchup of struggling teams with rapidly fading playoff hopes
Indianapolis (4-6) at New York Jets (3-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Jets by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 7-3; Jets 3-7. Series record: Colts lead 44-32. Last meeting: Colts beat Jets 45-30 in Indianapolis...
Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts' frustration started billowing out of Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday's loss to Buffalo. Fans booed. Coach Shane Steichen and quarterback Joe Flacco accepted blamed for their mistakes. Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II even questioned the...
Colts will spend Week 10 scrambling for answers to continuing offensive woes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Shane Steichen has tried everything to jump-start the Indianapolis Colts' anemic offense. He's thrown deep passes. He's tried to create headaches for defenses with the dual running threats of quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Taylor....
Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. shows Titans he can make the tough part look easy in 20-17 win
Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. tends to overcome the toughest challenges. Take Sunday at Tennessee. Four days after reports came out that he suffered a back injury which might keep him out multiple weeks, Pittman caught three passes for 35 yards and...