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3 Truths and 1 Lie About the Indianapolis Colts Heading Into Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers

The last time the Indianapolis Colts visited Pittsburgh, they flew home with a 27-20 loss in Week 9 of the 2025 season. They head back Sunday fresh off a 30-13 win over Washington in London, and fans around Lucas Oil Stadium are still trying to decide which version of this team is real.

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3 Matchups That Could Make or Break the Colts in Pittsburgh

For whatever reason, the Indianapolis Colts just do not play well when they travel to Pittsburgh. The Colts haven't won in Pittsburgh since 2008, including a 27-20 loss at Acrisure Stadium last season.

Jim Irsay News / EssentiallySports / October 10

'She’s Not Hiding Her Involvement': Former NFL Exec Calls Out Double Standards As Carlie Irsay Gordon Faces Backlash for Sideline Presence

Carlie Irsay-Gordon is taking heat for standing on the Colts’ sideline during games. Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask says that’s exactly the problem. Owners are far more involved on game days than most fans realize, yet they rarely hear the criticism Irsay-Gordon is hearing now.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Sauce Gardner Admitted He Didn’t Give His Best Effort, and the Colts’ Trade Looks Worse for It

Give Sauce Gardner credit for saying it out loud. “I wasn’t giving my best effort,” the Indianapolis Colts cornerback said Wednesday, three days after his rough day in London against Washington.

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How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 5 games

Here are three potentially significant individual matchups that will be taking place in Sunday's and Monday's games.

Richard Sherman shares wild theory about why Joey Porter Jr. didn't play for Cowboys vs. Buccaneers

NFL executive makes trade predictions about Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr., Browns' Jerry Jeudy

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward refuses to apologize for Week 4 sideline outburst

Germie Bernard makes promise to Steelers after Michael Pittman Jr. injury update

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Steelers-Colts Final Injury Report: Game Day Status For Week 5

The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome the Indianapolis Colts to the Steel City in Week 5, with both teams looking to improve to 3-2. Pittsburgh has enjoyed plenty of success against Indianapolis at home and will look to continue that trend on Sunday.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Colts Interested In Marvin Harrison Jr.?

One of the greatest players in Colts history, Marvin Harrison submitted a dominant career en route to All-Decade honors for the 2000s and the Hall of Fame.

Jonathan Taylor News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Colts' Jonathan Taylor Could Give Steelers Major Problems

The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced their share of challenges on defense through the first four weeks of the season, but their tackling issues could become especially problematic in Week 5.

Sauce Gardner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Colts’ Sauce Gardner takes accountability for ‘unacceptable’ effort during Commanders game

The Indianapolis Colts ended their London trip with a 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders. However, despite the team’s convincing win, Indianapolis cornerback Sauce Gardner was anything but pleased with the way he performed individually.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Steelers-Colts Wednesday Injury Report: First Report and Analysis For Week 5

Jemele Hill News / The Spun / October 7

Jemele Hill Is Fed Up With 'Stupid' Carlie Irsay-Gordon Sideline Controversy

Former ESPN star Jemele Hill is coming to the defense of Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon. Since becoming the principal owner of the Colts in 2025, Irsay-Gordon has been spotted plenty of times on the sidelines taking notes.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / Stadium Rant / October 7

Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Colts? Here’s How Indianapolis Could Land Him

According to recent reports, the Colts are among several teams that have reached out to the Arizona Cardinals about wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.’s availability.

Jim Irsay News / Field Level Media / October 7

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon defends presence on sideline

Indianapolis Colts principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is tuning out the noise from critics questioning her presence on the sideline during game days. Irsay-Gordon found herself in the spotlight after television cameras captured her approaching a coach and asking questions during Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Washington Commanders in London.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 7

Colts owner explains viral clips amid potential controversy

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains viral clips amid potential controversy

Irsay-Gordon became the subject of criticism among some members of the NFL community after clips showing her wearing a headset, taking notes and looking at the playbook during games went viral.

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Carl Lawson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7

Colts Add DE Carl Lawson To P-Squad

Battling a couple of injuries at defensive end, the Colts are adding veteran Carl Lawson, Jordan Schultz reports. Lawson will join the Colts’ practice squad.

Jemele Hill News / HITC / October 7

Jemele Hill gives ‘pick a struggle’ verdict on Colts owner getting involved in team strategy

After Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon received criticism for getting involved on the sidelines with the team, Jemele Hill has now given her two cents on the controversy.

Jim Irsay News / HITC / October 7

Colts owner admits she has ‘fifth-grade’ football knowledge amid concerns of micromanagement

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has defended her ownership style amid criticism for her perceived ‘micromanagement’ of the coaching staff.

Arden Key News / Field Level Media / October 6

Report: Colts DE Arden Key (hamstring) out 3-4 weeks

Indianapolis Colts starting defensive end Arden Key is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a hamstring injury, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Colts head coach Shane Steichen had said Monday that Key would miss "some time" after getting hurt in the 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday in London.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Colts Worked Out Five Including TE Cam Sample

The Indianapolis Colts officially hosted five free agents for workouts on Tuesday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: DE Jah Joyner DB Dontae Manning WR Bryce Oliver DE Cam Sample WR Justin Shorter Sample, 26, was a four-year starter at Tulane and was named first-team All-AAC in 2020.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Colts Land Three Rookie Defenders Among All-Rookie Honorable Mentions, but None Higher

Three Indianapolis Colts rookies made Dane Brugler’s early All-Rookie Team for The Athletic. All three play defense, none was drafted before the third round, and all three stopped at honorable mention.

Viliami Fehoko News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

49ers Sign DL Viliami Fehoko Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed DL Viliami Fehoko Jr. to the practice squad. Fehoko, 26, was a fourth-round pick by the Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft out of San Jose State.

Michael Lombardi News / The Spun / October 6

Former UNC GM Michael Lombardi Defends Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon

There’s been some discourse this week over Indianapolis Colts owner Carli Irsay-Gordon taking notes on the sideline during her team’s games. And while some NFL fans find it weird, former NFL and college football GM Michael Lombardi believes people are making a mountain out of a molehill.

Arden Key News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6

Colts DE Arden Key To Miss Time

Arden Key has been a full-time starter during his first Colts season. The veteran defensive end is now in line to miss time, however. Key suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday, and head coach Shane Steichen said a spell on the sidelines would wind up being necessary after the game.

Arden Key News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Indianapolis Colts Receive Brutal Injury News on Key Defender

The Indianapolis Colts will be without starting defensive end Arden Key for a while after a hamstring injury suffered in London. Key was hurt during Sunday’s 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders.