Regrouping from tough loss to Texans with AFC Division lead up for grabs in Jacksonville | Inside Football with Rick Venturi

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi put to bed the the Colts' tough AFC South loss to the Texans (3:07). Despite the setback, they look ahead to a big opportunity this Sunday against a familiar division foe in the Jacksonville Jaguars (10:32). Venturi lays out what the defensive blueprint the Colts must follow to secure a victory (24:03), analyzes how the Colts' offense can get back on track against a formidable Jaguars defense (35:13) and delivers his final instruction to the team and keys for the team to earn a pivotal road victory (44:45).

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Rick opens the show by sharing what makes Thanksgiving such a special time of year (1:20). He then dives into the Colts' crushing overtime loss to the Chiefs last Sunday and what can be learned from it (6:07). Looking ahead to Houston, Rick breaks down the major concerns the Colts face against a talented Texans team (16:52) and outlines the defensive blueprint Indianapolis must follow to come away with a win (25:10) before turning to the Texans' highly regarded defense and detailing the offensive keys to success for the Colts (34:15). To close the episode, Venturi gives his final instructions to the team to get a pivotal AFC South victory against over the Texans (44:57)

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Rick breaks down the state of the Colts' "back 7" heading into the final stretch of the 2025 regular season (1:38) and dives into the potential impact of having Sauce Gardner and Mooney Ward on the field together for the first time this weekend (3:12). The guys highlight what the Colts must clean up as they enter the final seven-game stretch to close out the regular season (6:56). Venturi then shifts focus to the upcoming matchup and the explosive nature of the Chiefs offense under Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes (21:56), as well as the aggressive style of Steve Spagnuolo's defense (33:50). To wrap up, Rick delivers his message to the team about what it will take to secure a pivotal AFC victory in a hostile Kansas City environment (47:09).

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Rick breaks down the blockbuster trade that brought Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts (1:22). He explains how the move reinforces the importance of the secondary in driving Lou Anarumo's defensive system (2:45).

The guys also close the book on last week's tough road loss to the Steelers (12:17) before turning their attention to this week's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons at historic Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Rick outlines how the Colts can contain Atlanta's dynamic trio — Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts (25:02) — and emphasizes why establishing the run game will be critical against a strong Falcons pass defense (32:46). Finally, Rick shares his message to the team as they look to secure an international victory (39:03).

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with an in-depth breakdown of the Colts' Week 7 victory over the Chargers and highlighting how the offense has stepped up to support the defense in recent games. (2:33) Rick joins Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss why the 1-6 Tennessee Titans still pose a threat for the Colts despite their record, especially under interim head coach Mike McCoy.(16:13)

Venturi also provides his defensive blueprint for slowing down a struggling Titans offense led by rookie quarterback Cam Ward and a group of first-year receivers (21:30), and breaks down how the Colts' offense can continue scoring against a Tennessee defense that's been vulnerable against the run and allowing a high completion percentage to opposing quarterbacks. (28:56)

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns with an in-depth analysis of the Colts' impressive 5-1 start to the season, including their latest victory over the Arizona Cardinals and breaking down the critical moments that defined the game. Rick sits down with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss how the Colts' offense came through in the clutch during the fourth quarter and how the defense stepped up with a key stop—despite missing several key players. Lastly, Rick shares his blueprints for both sides of the ball as the Colts prepare to face Justin Herbert, Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with a breakdown of the Colts' 4-1 start to the season and a preview of their Week 6 matchup against the 2-3 Arizona Cardinals. Rick joins the voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, to examine Daniel Jones' efficient play and highlights what challenges lie ahead against a Cardinals defense that's more dangerous than their record suggests.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns in Week 5 as Rick teams up with the voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, to break down the 1-3 Las Vegas Raiders. They analyze what's behind the Raiders' three-game losing streak and discuss what the Colts need to do to contain quarterback Geno Smith and the explosiveness of rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Venturi also outlines his game plan for the Colts' offense to limit the impact of star pass rusher Maxx Crosby off the edge.