Instant Reaction: Colts vs. Texans, Week 18

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' two selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and how he fits with the team's defensive line. The guys also look at how Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley fits in a re-made secondary under defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Casey Vallier, Rick Venturi and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' move to draft Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, from what kind of player he is to how he fits in the Colts' tight end room.

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.