Matt Taylor dives into an early "must-win" AFC South showdown as the Houston Texans roll into Lucas Oil Stadium for Week 3. Wide receiver Nico Collins, who averages 20 yards per catch against the Colts, has yet to practice for the Texans this week, thus putting his status for Sunday in jeopardy. The Colts are looking to snap a 10-game losing skid, and they'll do so in their new Rivalry jerseys.

Head coach Shane Steichen rules out wide receiver Ashton Dulin for Week 3 against the Houston Texans. Steichen then breaks down Texans tight end Dalton Schultz's style of play, and how facing a dominant tight end in Week 2 (Travis Kelce) can help the Colts defense prepare for Schultz. Finally, he shares how the Colts need to attack the run game against a dominant Texans defense with Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.

More than 150 volunteers from the Indianapolis Colts and several local partners will come together to build a new playground at Rousseau McClellan School 91, an IPS School in Midtown Indianapolis.

Colts players, Cheerleaders and staff were on hand to work alongside volunteers from Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and Sinclair Recreation. Other partners include AES Indiana, Ingredion Inc., Legends Global Merchandise, Lucas Oil Products, Purdue University, Shiel Sexton and SRM Concrete. The build is supported in part by Meijer and HotBox Pizza.

Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner dives into the defense's improvements from Week 1 to Week 2, including communication and getting set in time. He shares his outlook on Week 3 against the Houston Texans and what he's seen from quarterback CJ Stroud in the few matchups they've faced each other. Running back Jonathan Taylor then shares his observations of the physical Texans defense and how both team's 0-2 record will make the game more intense. He also shares how a defense's approach may change with wide receiver Alec Pierce out.

Jack Doyle & Matt Taylor chew threw (literally) the Colts' 0-2 start by looking at how players are digesting a challenging beginning to the season, and what their mentality needs to be to pull out of losing their first two games. Jack and Matt also examine the Colts' issues on defense, look ahead to Sunday's game against the Texans and look back at some of Jack's memories playing the Texans.

Head coach Shane Steichen shares that wide receiver Alec Pierce will be placed on IR after sustaining a heel injury Sunday night. In Pierce's absence, the Colts signed WR Darius Slayton Tuesday and Steichen is excited about what the former New York Giant can add to the offense. He looks ahead to Week 3 against the Houston Texans, and some of the challenges their dominant defense can pose.

Quarterback Daniel Jones breaks down improvements he saw from the offense in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs and how the strides can be carried into Week 3. He highlights Alec Pierce's resilience throughout his injury, and what his former New York Giants teammate Darius Slayton – who the Colts signed Tuesday – can bring to the team. He also shares how he hopes to increase tight end Tyler Warren's production as defenses have seemingly locked him down thus far.

Rookie safety AJ Haulcy describes how he's adapted to the speed of the NFL two games into his career. Haulcy explains how the Colts defense is adjusting as the unit prepares for the Houston Texans and aims to limit the explosive plays that were costly in the first two weeks of the season. Then, new Colts wide receiver Darius Slayton shares his excitement to reunite with former New York Giants teammate Daniel Jones, and how having a familiar face in a new place helps the adjustment. He also details what the last couple of weeks have been like for him after his release from the Giants.

Defensive tackle Grover Stewart was mic'd up for Sunday Night Football in Week 2 as the Colts faced the Chiefs in Kansas City.

Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo discusses the positives and areas for improvement from Sunday's game against the Chiefs, including tackling, communication and overall execution. He also highlights the impact of Akeem Davis-Gaither wearing the green dot and the defense's ability to avoid mental mistakes.

Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter discusses adding Darius Slayton to the offense, how defenses have adjusted to Tyler Warren, the strong play of the Colts' offensive line led by Tanor Bortolini, and Keenan Allen's impact so far this season.

Special teams coordinator Brian Mason breaks down the highs and lows from Sunday night's return game, highlights the impact of rookies Seth McGowan and Deion Burks, and discusses the continued emphasis on improving kickoff coverage and field position.

Colts players get their first look at the new Nike Rivalries uniform

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The Indianapolis Colts partnered with American Family Insurance for the annual School Uniform Blitz, helping 545 students prepare for the school year through a personalized shopping experience. Central Elementary students selected clothing, school essentials and Colts gear, helping remove barriers to attendance and set them up for success in the classroom.

JJ Stankevitz sits down with longtime Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart for a conversation about how he's made it a decade in the NFL, his small-town roots and a trip down memory lane for the first number he ever wore, the first player he ever sacked and the first player he ever tackled in the NFL.

Head coach Shane Steichen provides injury updates on wide receiver Alec Pierce and cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr., and he awaits further updates on both as the week progresses. Steichen also breaks down some key decisions made in Sunday night's loss, including whether or not to attempt a fourth down conversion and kicking a field goal to tie the game at 30 in overtime.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss where the team succeeded and struggled, and what the Colts can carry into Week 3 as they face the Houston Texans. Then, they are joined by Colts contributing writer Abby Halpin to break down big days from Laquon Treadwell and the offensive line, as well as what wide receiver Alec Pierce's injury could mean. Finally, Casey and Bill break down the three biggest plays from the 33-30 game, and where the Colts go from here.

Head coach Shane Steichen speaks with the media following the Colts' 33-30 loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media following the Colts' 33-30 loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

DeForest Buckner and Sauce Gardner speak with the media following the Colts' overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor's best plays from Week 2 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

Highlights from the Week 2 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2026 NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' 48-yard launch to wide receiver Laquon Treadwell burns Kansas City Chiefs in overtime.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jerry Tillery sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in overtime.