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Tennessee Titans' Amani Hooker (37) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 06, 2021 07:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) goes over Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2020 05:06 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts recover another late fumble, beat Texans 27-20

By Michael Marot Dec. 20, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) smiles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election Day

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 10, 2020 03:33 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a sack against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Small defensive miscues prove costly in Colts loss to Ravens

By Michael Marot Nov. 08, 2020 07:24 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:20 PM EST

FILE- In this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Detroit Lions are hosting the Indianapolis Colts hoping to win three straight games for the first time in three seasons under coach Matt Patricia. The Colts are aiming to improve to 3-0 coming off bye weeks with coach Frank Reich. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Surging Lions face a tougher test against rested Colts

By Larry Lage Oct. 29, 2020 06:49 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts' Jack Doyle (84) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rivers answers critics as Colts carry 4-2 mark into bye

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) kneels on the field as Tennessee Titans players celebrate after the Titans won 42-36 in overtime at an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
NFL Today, Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 09:39 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts' Zach Pascal (14) makes a touchdown reception against Cincinnati Bengals' LeShaun Sims (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rivers throw 3 TD passes as Colts rally past Bengals 31-27

By Michael Marot Oct. 18, 2020 04:50 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

Colt activate Burton, put Pittman Jr. on injured reserve

Oct. 03, 2020 12:46 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts activated tight end Trey Burton on Saturday and put rookie receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve. They...

Colts filling needs as free agency gets ready to open

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:11 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OL Josh Andrews S Briean Boddy-Calhoun, OL Le'Raven Clark, TE Eric Ebron, WR Devin...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett, left, looks for a receiver as guard Braden Smith (72) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, greets Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. The Saints won 34-7. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Colts seek improvement following playoff-eliminating loss

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal during warm-ups in an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Colts kicking struggles continue as Vinatieri heads to IR

By Michael Marot Dec. 09, 2019 07:13 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) beats Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) on a 12-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Reeling Colts fall 38-35 to Bucs for 5th loss in 6 games

By Mark Didtler Dec. 08, 2019 08:01 PM EST