Instant Reaction: Colts vs. Texans, Week 18

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 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 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.