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Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Global Ambassador and former linebacker Björn Werner to react to Wednesday's news that the NFL designated the Colts as the home team for its historic 2025 regular season game at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. Werner, a Berlin native, explains what this game means for his country, offers travel tips for Colts fans looking to make the trip this year and discusses the growth of the Colts and NFL in Germany over the last few years.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks look at how the Colts reacted to Sunday night's news that general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen would continue in their roles, but with the expectation of improved results in 2025. The guys also examined what we heard from Anthony Richardson, Michael Pittman Jr. and other players during Monday's locker cleanout.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks digest all that went wrong in the Colts' 45-33 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, a defeat which knocked the Colts out of the playoffs. From the Colts' defense to offense to special teams, a mountain of issues resulted in one of the Colts' most gutting defeats in recent memory.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down Jonathan Taylor's massive game, including what went right on his two long touchdowns and how the Colts leaned into an offensive identity built around running the ball right at the Titans on Sunday. The guys also look at how the Colts finished the game and what needs to go right in Week 17 for the Colts to have a shot to make the playoffs.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 31-13 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, punctuated by several game-shifting turnovers in the second half. What went wrong on those plays? And where do the 6-8 Colts go from here? The guys break all that down on this episode of Instant Reaction.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down every angle of the Colts' 25-24 win over the New England Patriots in Week 13, starting with why Shane Steichen went for 2 at the end of the game and how Anthony Richardson powered his way in for the game-winning score. The guys also look at the biggest moments from the 19-play drive that preceded the two-point try, and zoom out on an impressive day for the offensive line and how Richardson's decision-making looked throughout the game.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks examine why 10 penalties proved too much for the Colts to overcome in their 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The guys also look at how Anthony Richardson played better than the box score may indicate. They also have a reality check on where the Colts sit in the AFC playoff picture with five games left.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down Anthony Richardson's outstanding return behind center in the Colts' 28-27 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 11. The guys dive into some of Richardson's best plays late in the game and what the young QB leading his team on a game-winning drive might mean going forward as the Colts improve to 5-6 on the season.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, which was defined by four turnovers and a turnover on downs on offense. What went wrong for Joe Flacco and the Colts' offense? And were there any bright spots in an otherwise tough loss?

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, starting with the issues Shane Steichen, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Taylor and the offense encountered against Brian Flores' Vikings defense at U.S. Bank Stadium. The guys look at why the Colts weren't able to sustain drives and stay on the field, and also dive into some of the cool things Gus Bradley is doing with his defense – especially with DeForest Buckner back in the fold.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, starting with an uneven day from quarterback Anthony Richardson. How much of his 10 completions on 32 attempts were his fault? What went wrong on his interception late in the second quarter? And were there any bright spots in his afternoon? The guys also look at an impactful day for the Colts' pass rush and a few other things on defense.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' 16-10 Week 7 win over the Miami Dolphins, starting with an uneven return for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The guys look at some of the little things the Colts did to grind out a win, and also explain why Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were non-factors – and it wasn't just because of Miami's struggles at quarterback.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans, including why Anthony Richardson did not play and what the guys saw from Joe Flacco on Sunday. Bill offers his insight into what Michael Pittman Jr.'s toughness means to the Colts, and the crew also dives into how the Colts' defense shut down Tennessee's offense in some critical clutch moments.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which saw the Colts' defense struggle with six key players out against a Jaguars offense that hadn't found success in 2024 prior to Sunday. The guys also look at why Alec Pierce's explosive start to the season is real and what the loss of Will Fries means to the offensive line and team.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks are back to break down the Colts' 27-24 Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, which included Anthony Richardson exiting the game with a hip injury and Joe Flacco steering the ship to a victory. What did Shane Steichen do to get the most out of Flacco? And how did a depleted Colts' defense dig deep to make key plays down the stretch?

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 3, including how the Colts overcame an uneven afternoon by quarterback Anthony Richardson. The guys explain how Richardson still impacted Sunday's game despite missing some throws, and look at how the Colts' defense stopped the run and took the ball away to power Sunday's victory.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks are back to dive into why the Colts lost, 16-10, to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. How was Green Bay able to run the ball so effectively early in the game, and why wasn't the Colts' offense able to capitalize after the defense settled into Sunday's game?

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' season-opening loss to the Houston Texans with a look at how Anthony Richardson's playmaking ability keeps the team in every game, but also what the offense needs to improve on after Week 1. The guys also examine what went wrong for the Colts' run defense and how those issues played a key part in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 27-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason finale, which featured some good and bad things from quarterback Anthony Richardson – but also an over-arching encouraging thing about the Colts' QB1. The guys also look at what they saw from Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and Laiatu Latu in the Colts' final tune-up before Sept. 8's season opener against the Houston Texans.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' 21-13 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, which featured some impressive play from the quarterbacks and running backs. The guys also check in on the Colts' three rookie offensive linemen and break down another standout game from Adetomiwa Adebawore. Finally the crew looks at what they saw from two starters who did play, cornerback JuJu Brents and safety Nick Cross.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener, which was highlighted by Anthony Richardson's return to play for the first time since last October and Laiatu Latu translating his impressive showing during training camp to the field for his NFL preseason debut. Bill also breaks down Adonai Mitchell's transition to the slot, and the guys look at what the NFL's new dynamic kickoff looked like on Sunday.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks discuss the Colts first-round selection, UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu, taken with the 15th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down a handful of game-changing plays in the Colts' 23-19 loss to the Texans, including Gardner Minshew II's incompletion to Tyler Goodson and three missed opportunities on defense. The guys also look at how Jonathan Taylor left a strong final impression, even in Saturday night's loss.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down how the Colts beat the Raiders to earn a win-and-in game against the Houston Texans in Week 18. The guys look at two big passing plays in the first half and the impact of Michael Pittman Jr.'s return and also examine how Gus Bradley pieced together a depleted Colts' secondary and how Shane Steichen's culture brought Indy to the brink of a playoff appearance.

JJ Stankevitz breaks down the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, from what went wrong on both sides of the ball in Week 16 to how the Colts digested the defeat in the postgame locker room. JJ also looks at where Sunday's results leave the Colts in the race for the AFC South and AFC playoff picture.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and why it was one of Shane Steichen's best-coached games of the season. The guys analyze what went right for the Colts' run game, even without Zack Moss, and Bill lends his perspective on how D.J. Montgomery bounced back to come up with a key touchdown. The crew also looks at what Saturday's win means in the AFC playoff picture and what it can do for the Colts moving forward into December.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 34-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, looking at their concerns about the run game to how Cincinnati's screen game had an impact on the entire afternoon. The guys also look at the updated AFC playoff picture and where the Colts stand after a wild Week 14.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' chaotic 31-28 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans and what it means for the AFC playoff picture after Week 13. The guys also examine what it means that the Colts are buying into Shane Steichen's message in games like this, and take a long look at how special teams, defense and offense all made significant impacts on Sunday's win.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and look at where it leaves Indianapolis in the AFC playoff picture. The guys also take a deep dive into two critical fourth down plays, examine what went right for the Colts' run game against a strong Bucs defense and look at the impact DeForest Buckner and Ronnie Harrison made on Sunday's game.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 10-6 victory over New England in Frankfurt, highlighted by the defense holding the Patriots to 6 points and Dayo Odeyingbo logging a career-high 3 sacks. Lastly, they talk about winning the turnover battle, the importance of getting a win heading into the bye and improving the Colts record to 5-5.