Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks are back for another season of Instant Reaction, an Indianapolis Colts Podcast, with an in-depth breakdown of the Colts' preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. The guys look at Anthony Richardson's truncated start, what Daniel Jones did over 31 snaps, how Tyler Warren looked and much more.

Casey Vallier and Larra Overton dive into the Colts' 2025 schedule. They highlight the season opening stretch with back-to-back home games, the Monday Night Football matchup hosting the San Francisco 49ers, the trip to Berlin to take on the Atlanta Falcons and where the toughest stretch of the schedule takes place.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' final five selections of the 2025 NFL Draft and how they fit: Iowa State tackle Jalen Travis, Kansas State running back D.J. Giddens, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith and Wisconsin linebacker Hunter Wohler. The guys also take a holistic view of the Colts' entire draft and look around the AFC South at some of the biggest moves made in this year's draft between the Titans taking Cam Ward and the Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter.

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.

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 in 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.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks examine why 10 penalties proved too much for the Colts to overcome in their 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The guys also look at how Anthony Richardson played better than the box score may indicate and have a reality check on where the Colts sit in the AFC playoff picture with five games left.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down Anthony Richardson's outstanding return behind center in the Colts' 28-27 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 11. The guys dive into some of Richardson's best plays late in the game and what the young QB leading his team on a game-winning drive might mean going forward as the Colts improve to 5-6 on the season.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, which was defined by four turnovers and a turnover on downs on offense. What went wrong for Joe Flacco and the Colts' offense? And were there any bright spots in an otherwise tough loss?

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, starting with the issues Shane Steichen, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Taylor and the offense encountered against Brian Flores' Vikings defense at U.S. Bank Stadium. The guys look at why the Colts weren't able to sustain drives and stay on the field, and also dive into some of the cool things Gus Bradley is doing with his defense – especially with DeForest Buckner back in the fold.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, starting with an uneven day from quarterback Anthony Richardson. How much of his 10 completions on 32 attempts were his fault? What went wrong on his interception late in the second quarter? And were there any bright spots in his afternoon? The guys also look at an impactful day for the Colts' pass rush and a few other things on defense.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' 16-10 Week 7 win over the Miami Dolphins, starting with an uneven return for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The guys look at some of the little things the Colts did to grind out a win, and also explain why Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were non-factors – and it wasn't just because of Miami's struggles at quarterback.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans, including why Anthony Richardson did not play and what the guys saw from Joe Flacco on Sunday. Bill offers his insight into what Michael Pittman Jr.'s toughness means to the Colts, and the crew also dives into how the Colts' defense shut down Tennessee's offense in some critical clutch moments.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which saw the Colts' defense struggle with six key players out against a Jaguars offense that hadn't found success in 2024 prior to Sunday. The guys also look at why Alec Pierce's explosive start to the season is real and what the loss of Will Fries means to the offensive line and team.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks are back to break down the Colts' 27-24 Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, which included Anthony Richardson exiting the game with a hip injury and Joe Flacco steering the ship to a victory. What did Shane Steichen do to get the most out of Flacco? And how did a depleted Colts' defense dig deep to make key plays down the stretch?

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 3, including how the Colts overcame an uneven afternoon by quarterback Anthony Richardson. The guys explain how Richardson still impacted Sunday's game despite missing some throws, and look at how the Colts' defense stopped the run and took the ball away to power Sunday's victory.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 27-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason finale, which featured some good and bad things from quarterback Anthony Richardson – but also an over-arching encouraging thing about the Colts' QB1. The guys also look at what they saw from Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and Laiatu Latu in the Colts' final tune-up before Sept. 8's season opener against the Houston Texans.