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Should You Start Jonathan Taylor Against the Jaguars in Week 8 Without Quenton Nelson?

Every fantasy manager with a Colts running back has spent the week refreshing trade news instead of the waiver wire. Jonathan Taylor is playing Sunday in Jacksonville, still wearing the horseshoe, but now running behind a line without Quenton Nelson against one of the NFL’s stingiest run defenses.

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14 of 15 NFL Experts Are Taking the Jaguars Over a Colts Team in the Middle of a Fire Sale

Nobody around Indy expected the national crowd to like the Colts this week, and it doesn’t. After the Colts traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, the experts at three major outlets went heavily for Jacksonville in Sunday’s AFC South game at EverBank Stadium.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Here's What Should Scare the Indianapolis Colts About the Jacksonville Jaguars

Colts fans making the trip to the First Coast this weekend know the history. Indianapolis has lost its past 10 games in Jacksonville, according to ESPN, which also has the Jaguars at 9-1 at EverBank Stadium with a plus-11 turnover ratio.

Josh Downs News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Josh Downs vs. Jaguars Week 8: Three Expectations for Colts WR

Few Wednesdays in Indy have had as much going on as this one. Josh Downs requested a trade from the Colts a day after Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner were shipped out, and by Friday Shane Steichen was telling reporters the slot receiver would play his normal role in Jacksonville.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

Carlie Irsay-Gordon News / The Spun / October 31

Former Colts Quarterback Rips Carlie Irsay-Gordon For Sideline Behavior

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, the co-owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, just keeps making headlines for unfortunate reasons. Nearly two weeks ago, Irsay-Gordon sent a message to her team by dismissing longtime general manager Chris Ballard.

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / October 31

Colts Willing To Trade RB Jonathan Taylor

The Colts traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner last week, giving the impression of a fire sale after the firing of general manager Chris Ballard.

Josh Downs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Colts Fielding Calls For WR Josh Downs

Tom Pelissero reports that the Colts received trade calls for WR Josh Downs before he requested a trade out of Indianapolis. He had a good chance of getting

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Colts elevates 2 players to active roster ahead of Jaguars matchup

The Indianapolis Colts are adding reinforcements on defense ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Indianapolis has elevated cornerback Jonathan Edwards and defensive end Carl Lawson from its practice squad, giving the team additional options for Sunday’s divisional contest.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Colts Elevated DE Carl Lawson & CB Johnathan Edwards

The Colts announced the elevations of DE Carl Lawson and CB Johnathan Edwards for their upcoming matchup. Lawson, 31, is a former fourth-round pick of the Bengals back in 2017 out of Auburn.

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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.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Daniel Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Colts not ready to bench Daniel Jones just yet

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have not discussed benching veteran quarterback Daniel Jones despite his struggles through the first seven games of the 2026 NFL season, as the organization continues its roster overhaul ahead of the trade deadline.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 31

Report: Colts now open to trading Jonathan Taylor, Giants among teams in mix

The Indianapolis Colts are now open to trading Taylor before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, sources have told ESPN and NFL Network.

Colts reportedly would 'need a significant haul' to part ways with Jonathan Taylor before trade deadline

Jonathan Taylor on playing for Colts: 'Proud to wear horseshoe'

Quenton Nelson opens up about 'bittersweet' trade from Colts to Seahawks

The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 30

Colts reportedly would 'need a significant haul' to part ways with Jonathan Taylor before trade deadline

For a piece published on Friday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated hinted that Jonathan Taylor is "less likely" to be traded than are some other Colts players this fall.

NFL insider thinks Colts are 'posturing' by leaking they don't 'want' to trade Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade amid rumors, Colts' fire sale

Josh Downs reportedly requests trade amid Colts' fire sale, but Jonathan Taylor has not

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Quenton Nelson opens up about 'bittersweet' trade from Colts to Seahawks

Shortly after it was learned this week that the Indianapolis Colts had traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle

5 more NFL trade candidates to watch after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner deals

Colts worked with Quenton Nelson regarding trade to Seahawks

Adetomiwa Adebawore News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Colts Not Planning To Trade DT Adetomiwa Adebawore

Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore is on pace for his best season in 2026, the last year of his rookie contract. The Colts are selling before the Nov.

Sauce Gardner News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Sauce Gardner Wants To Stay With Colts

We are nearing the one-year anniversary of a blockbuster trade that quickly went haywire for the Colts. On Nov. 4, 2025, trade deadline day, an Indianapolis team that was in contention at the time boldly sent two first-round picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell to the Jets for two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29