Indianapolis Colts
Chiefs' struggling defense gets Colts' potent offense next

By Dave Skretta Jan. 08, 2019 04:38 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs' defense had been hearing all season about how bad they were, and how they were the biggest threat to an offensive...

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee, right, and Colts safety Mike Adams joke on stage during an NFL fan rally on Regent Street in London. McAfee successfully took his comedy routine from the Colts' locker room to the stage. Now the former punter hopes to get his kicks through a new medium _ television. McAfee hopes to become the first ex-punter to do on-air work for Fox Sports. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Former Colts punter hopes to find his voice on television

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2019 01:17 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Even in era of offense, NFL playoffs come down to defense

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) talks with offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the decision says LaFleur has accepted Green Bay’s offer to become the next head coach of the Packers. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
AP source: LaFleur accepts offer to become Packers coach

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 07, 2019 09:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Cleveland. The Browns have interviewed Kitchens, who has already shown them what he can do with their offense. Kitchens took over game-planning and play-calling duties in October when Todd Haley was fired on the same day the club dismissed coach Hue Jackson. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns interview coordinator Kitchens for head coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2019 08:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Chicago. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos general manager John Elway has decided on Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as his new head coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, because the team hadn't announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Broncos interview Bears defensive coordinator Fangio

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2019 05:08 PM EST

File- In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, then-Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Browns have interviewed former Indianapolis and Detroit coach Caldwell for their job. Caldwell met Wednesday, Jan. 2, with general manager John Dorsey and others on the search committee at the team’s facility in Berea, Ohio. The team is confirming interviews after they are completed. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Jets interview former Colts, Lions coach Jim Caldwell

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 07, 2019 03:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, unseen, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. Mahomes made The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro Team, Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs' Mahomes ready for postseason debut against Colts

By Dave Skretta Jan. 07, 2019 03:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Offenses took a holiday on wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2019 05:09 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebates as he walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. Los Angeles won 23-17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rivers versus Brady in divisional round of NFL playoffs

By Jay Cohen Jan. 06, 2019 09:41 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) passes during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 09:27 PM EST

File-This is a 2018 file photo of Matt Eberflus of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team. The Browns have interviewed Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who padded his coaching resume Saturday with an impressive playoff performance. Eberflus met with Cleveland general manager John Dorsey and other members of the Browns front office one day after his defense bottled up Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson in the Colts’ 21-7 win in an AFC wild-card game. (AP Photo)
Browns interview Colts' Eberflus after wild-card playoff win

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive back Andre Hal (29) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts off, running through playoffs with strong ground game

By Michael Marot Jan. 06, 2019 07:33 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans look to bright future with Watson after playoff exit

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 06, 2019 05:24 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck talks with the media following an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts use balanced attack to down Texans 21-7 in wild card

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 06, 2019 02:46 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks with quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seahawks a rare 1-and-done in playoffs with loss to Cowboys

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 06, 2019 01:29 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) celebrates a long run on a punt return against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 12:16 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks safety Shalom Luani (24) sits on the bench late during the second half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. The Dallas Cowboys won 24-22. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys edge Seahawks 24-22; Colts handle Texans 21-7

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2019 11:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines (21) makes a touchdown reception against Houston Texans' Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Indianapolis. Some juicy rematches highlight wild-card weekend, in which, well, just about any of the eight teams advancing wouldn't be a surprise. Seattle beat Dallas early this season, and Baltimore handled the Los Angeles Chargers late. The Colts and Texans split two games. Only the Eagles and Bears didn't face off. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rematches in 3 games highlighted wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2019 11:39 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is pressured by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans struggle to protect Watson in 21-7 loss to Colts

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 05, 2019 10:14 PM EST