Colts Daily Notebook

The 2-14 Jaguars may be one loss away from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but the Colts are hardly taking anything lightly in a must-win game to end the regular season.

The Colts dealt with the absences of a number of key players back in training camp – but, in a way, that helped this team overcome having so many players miss last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Carson Wentz could clear COVID protocols as early as Sunday, head coach Frank Reich said, but the Colts will move forward with Sam Ehlinger as their starting quarterback this week.

Kenny Moore II was with the Patriots in 2017 as an undrafted free agent, but was cut before the season started and wound up in Indianapolis. The standout cornerback, though, is approaching Saturday night's game with appreciation for his time in New England.

The Colts are one of four teams to have a Week 14 bye this year, which gives them a mid-December chance to refresh before a four-game sprint to finish the season.

The second-year cornerback has two interceptions and a 72-yard kickoff return this season.

Buckner hyperextended his knee during the Colts' Week 12 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

At 44 years old, Tom Brady enters Week 12 leading the NFL in touchdowns (29) and passing yards per game (317.7) for the 7-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Colts know opposing defenses will put eight defenders in the box to try to stop Jonathan Taylor, and are working to find ways to keep their ground game effective against those loaded fronts.

Colts players reacted to the premiere of "Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts," which aired Wednesday night, and looked ahead to Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

The Colts' defensive tackle has three sacks and six quarterback hits in his last two games.

Michael Pittman Jr. is on pace for 90+ receptions, 1,200+ yards and 9+ touchdowns this season.

Smith suffered an elbow injury in Week 9 against the Jets, while Hilton suffered a concussion in Week 8 against the Titans.

The Colts last played at Lucas Oil Stadium in primetime back in 2017. That drought will end Thursday night when the Jets come to town for Thursday Night Football.

Hilton suffered a concussion against the Titans on Sunday while Lewis was injured after intercepting a pass in the Colts' 34-31 overtime loss.

Derrick Henry ran for 113 yards on 28 carries in Week 3 against the Colts, who are focusing on slowing him down on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Carson Wentz started against the Titans in Week 3 while playing with two sprained ankles, but those injuries are behind him heading into Week 8.

Odeyingbo began practicing on Wednesday, while the Colts are dealing with the blow of losing safety Julian Blackmon to a season-ending torn Achilles.

Head coach Frank Reich on Wednesday also discussed the team's decision to waive quarterback Jacob Eason.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton spoke to the media on Thursday, a day after he was designated to return from injured reserve after suffering a neck injury during training camp.

Hilton, who was placed on injured reserve Sept. 2, now has a three-week window to be activated on to the active roster.

The Colts began preparing for the challenge of Baltimore's offense long before Week 5.

Wentz was also a full participant in Thursday's practice, the first time he fully practiced since spraining both his ankles Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jacoby Brissett spent four seasons in Indianapolis before signing with the Miami Dolphins earlier this year, and will start Sunday against his former team.

Michael Pittman Jr. has 191 receiving yards over his last two games, in which he's become a go-to target for Carson Wentz.

Wentz did not participate in Wednesday's practice but said he's feeling better after suffering sprains in both his ankles in the Colts' Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

The Colts practiced Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's everything you need to know from the day's news.

The Colts returned to practice Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Here's what you need to know from the day, starting with what we heard from left tackle Eric Fisher.

Jack Doyle still gets anxious before taking the field for the first time in a season. And Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks will have even more juice to it with Lucas Oil Stadium packed for a regular season game for the first time since 2019.

Quarterback Carson Wentz was a full participant in Wednesday's practice at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, while left tackle Eric Fisher was limited and left guard Quenton Nelson and cornerback Xavier Rhodes did not practice.

The Colts returned to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on Labor Day for a practice to kick off preparations for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here's what you need to know from the day's work on 56th Street.

The Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday held their second of three days of on-field preparations for Saturday's 2020 Wild Card Round contest against the Buffalo Bills. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Saturday's 2020 Wild Card Round contest against the Buffalo Bills. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday held their second of three days of on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday held their second of three days of on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday held their second of three days of on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Houston Texans. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Houston Texans. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?