Instant Reaction: Colts at Texans

Colts.com writer 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 on 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. They also 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.