FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Vinatieri is in his second year of Hall of Fame eligibility, while Wayne has been named a finalist now in each of his seven years of eligibility. 

The NFL announced its Week 18 schedule Sunday night. 

Shane Steichen said he'll decide on the Colts' starting quarterback for their season finale on Tuesday prior to Week 18's game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. 

Gardner left the third quarter of Sunday's game with a calf injury and did not return.

From Jim Bob Cooter to Alec Pierce and Jonathan Taylor, the Colts are taking advantage of their opportunity to learn as much as they can from the veteran quarterback.

Dulin was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury in Week 13.

Jonathan Taylor and Quenton Nelson were named to the 2026 Pro Bowl on Tuesday.

The Colts' playoff odds are slim entering Week 17, but they're not eliminated yet. 

The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will be held on Feb. 3 in San Francisco. 

Rivers completed 23-of-45 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night.

The Colts' defense allowed five touchdowns and did not force a punt in their 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.