Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Michael Pittman Jr. News / 5 GOATs / December 23

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. evaluates his 2025 season: ‘It can always be better’

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has had a solid 2025 season, but he knows it could be better. On3 recently spoke to the former USC star, and he gave an honest evaluation of his play this year.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 23

Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts

Rivers has looked sharp in his two starts after five years away from the NFL.

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers remain in play for NFC's No. 1 seed with blowout win

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

Jonathan Taylor News / Athlon Sports / December 23

49ers Bracing for NFL Punishment Decision on Jonathan Taylor Incident

Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts came up short on Monday night, suffering defeat against a red-hot San Francisco 49ers side. The Colts put up a respectable fight, but they just couldn’t compete with the Niners, who have now stacked up five straight victories.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 23

5 Takeaways from Colts' Damning Loss to 49ers

Another year, another collapse, another humiliating loss in prime time for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts dropped their fifth-straight game as they fell to the San Francisco 49ers 48-27 on Monday Night Football.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

3 players to blame for Colts MNF loss to 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts endured a stunning smackdown on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The San Francisco 49ers went on the road and played their best game of the season against a Colts team that appeared outmatched and overwhelmed.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Colts' Playoff Odds Revealed After Crushing Loss to 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts have had a rollercoaster season under coach Shane Steichen with an 8-7 record heading into the final two games of the NFL season.

Alec Pierce News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Colts gambled, and their loss is about to be a massive win for Alec Pierce, who has made himself invaluable in a contract year

As of late, there hasn't been much to smile about for the Indianapolis Colts. The team has lost six of its last seven games and, after a 7-1 start, is now 9-7 on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 23

The Good, Bad, & Ugly as Colts Crumble vs. 49ers

For the fifth game in a row, the Indianapolis Colts have lost. Indy's late-season collapse continued as they allowed 48 points to the San Francisco 49ers on home turf in Week 16's edition of Monday Night Football, the Colts' only primetime game of the season.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor pushes the pile for tough TD

Monday Night Football brought grit and pushback from the Indianapolis Colts, even as the result slipped away. On MNF against the San Francisco 49ers, Jonathan Taylor delivered a defining TD, forcing his way up the middle for a one-yard score that cut the deficit to 34–27.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Colts' awful defensive performance in Week 16 loss to the 49ers should cost someone their job, but not who you might think

Just a week after one of the Indianapolis Colts' best defensive performances of the season, they have by far their worst showing. The Colts fall to 9-7 on the season and have lost six of their last seven after an embarrassing 48-27 showing against the San Francisco 49ers.

Jauan Jennings News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

49ers’ Jauan Jennings pulled savage troll job on Colts fan

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings put on his villain mask Monday during his team’s game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Philip Rivers News / 5 GOATs / December 23

Philip Rivers signing: Monday Night Football broadcast reveals new wrinkle on Colts bringing in QB

There was one important thing that led to the Indianapolis Colts signing NFL legend Philip Rivers for the rest of the season. During the Monday Night Football broadcast, sideline reporter Laura Rutledge shared the story of how the Colts made the final decision on Rivers.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 22

Colts Rookie Exits Early vs. 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts are in the middle of a shootout against the San Francisco 49ers, but they've already lost two players to injury in the first half.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 22

Colts' Injury Issues Persist, Lose Promising Center vs. 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts have lost starting center Tanor Bortolini for the rest of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in a 'gotta have it' battle. Now, backup Danny Pinter has entered the contest as the general of the offensive line.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers remain in play for NFC's No. 1 seed with blowout win

The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) kept pace in the NFC playoff picture with a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), whose once-bright season has taken a dark turn.

Cam Ward's steady improvement should give Titans fans hope

Trevor Lawrence joined historic company with performance vs. Broncos

Was embarrassing home loss to Jaguars good timing for Broncos?

Evaluating how Lions can rebound after disappointing 2025 season

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags