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• Top D/STs for Week 16 fantasy football, plus three viable streamers

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Kate Magdziuk shares her Week 16 defense rankings and highlights several streaming options that could be available in your leagues. Welcome to the fantasy football playoff semifinals, folks! If you’re reading this, congratulations. It means you’ve made it this far in your leagues, and a championship is right around the corner... as long as we can mail ...2024
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• Catastrophic second half costs Colts chance to tighten AFC wild card race

Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts races toward the end zone against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High — December 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts imploded with five turnovers in Sunday’s 31-13 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos. The Indianapolis Colts imploded with five turnovers in Sunday’s 31-13 blowout...2024
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• The Strategy to beat the Broncos

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Colts will face the Broncos in a pivotal game today that will likely determine if they make the playoffs. What can they do to ensure a win to keep the playoff hopes alive? The 6-7 Colts take on the 8-5 Broncos in Week 15 for the largest playoff odds leverage game of the week. The Colts would have an estimated 49-56% chance at a playoff berth with a ...2024
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• Ultimate Fan: Broncos need to avoid playing flat in s game full of playoff implications

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images This is absolutely a must-win game. Here we go, Broncos Country...the wild ride of the end of the season! So good to be here — in a game that matters in December for potential post-season in January. As Samuel L. Jackson would say, “hold onto your butts!” And who better to talk about this super-important matchup with the Colts than Topher Doll, a former...2024
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• Colts’ Matchups to Watch: Week 15 vs. Broncos

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Gus Bradley vs. Bo Nix Bradley used to do well against rookie quarterbacks in the past, and I would be really confident for this matchup, but the last game against Drake Maye and the Patriots left me with a ton more doubts than certainties. Bo Nix is the favourite for winning OROY, and has led this solid Broncos’ offense right to the doorstep of a playoff s...2024
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• Scouting the Enemy: Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images The Denver Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts in a pivotal matchup with profound playoff implications. Here is a deeper look at their Week 15 opponent. The Denver Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts in a pivotal Week 15 matchup with monumental playoff implications. At 8-5, the Broncos currently enjoy a two-game lead for the seventh and final spot in the...2024
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: WR Downs Returns To Full Practice

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday practice report. The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Denver Broncos. Thursday's practice report for #INDvsDEN: pic.twitter.com/w0lOduvvm4— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 12, 2024 Wide Receiver Ashton...2024
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• Who are five potential Pro Bowlers for the Colts this year?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Here are five standouts who realistically could make the Pro Bowl for the Indianapolis Colts this year! The Indianapolis Colts (6-7) haven’t had quite the season that many of the Horseshoe Faithful were ideally hoping for, but they still remain in realistic playoff contention—albeit now on the outside, looking in as they contend for a final AFC post...2024
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• Cardiac Colts playoff aspirations alive after Anthony Richardson delivers second career game-winning drive

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images “Inside 30 seconds, felt good about the call,” Steichen told reporters after stealing Sunday’s must-win affair. “Obviously, you have got to feel good about the call to go for the win. If...2024
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• Colts fall to bulletproof Lions 24-6 as mistakes doom offense

Indianapolis Colts receiver Ashton Dulin (16) catches a pass but fails to keep his feet in bounds during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Indianapolis (5-7) had 98 yards of offense negated due to costly penalties. There was a dropped pass at the goal line by backup tight end Drew Ogletree and a 40-plus-yard incomp...2024
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• Lions vs. Colts bold prediction: Jameson Williams sets career mark

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Jameson Williams could be in for a big day Sunday. Check out our Lions vs. Colts bold prediction of the week. The Detroit Lions are unstoppable right now. The Indianapolis Colts, on the other hand, are quite stoppable. Sunday, we’ll see what happens when an unstoppable force meets a very movable object. Will it be another 50-point game? I’m not so sure. But what ...2024
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: LT Raimann Ruled OUT While DE Lewis Is QUESTIONABLE

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts released their Friday practice report. The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 12 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Detroit Lions. The final practice report for #DETvsIND: pic.twitter.com/tXhY7E4OMx— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 22, 2024 Left tackle Bernhard Raim...2024
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• Field Gulls Mailbag: About Jake Bobo’s 40 time...

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Answering questions from the Field Gulls comments section! Welcome to another edition of the Field Gulls Mailbag, where I answer your questions posted in the comments section. All of these were submitted before the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, and some of my answers are impacted as a result of the game. Let’s get to...2023
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"The Colts and star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner agreed on a two-year, $46 million contract extension that ties him to Indianapolis through the 2026 season, sources told ESPN."

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"He closed his fourth season with 58 stops, 11 more than DeForest Buckner in second place."

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"Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner called it an “embarrassing” performance and quarterback Matt Ryan said that “brutal honesty” [more]"

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"Revisiting the Indianapolis Colts-San Francisco 49ers DeForest Buckner trade"

2020
"Colts trade No. 13 overall pick to 49ers in exchange for DeForest Buckner, per report"

2019
"The San Francisco 49ers have picked up the fifth-year option on defensive lineman DeForest Buckner's rookie contract "

2018
"DeForest Buckner and Hunter Henry found a way onto the list while the Rams boast Number 1 player"

2017
"Recent first-round draft picks Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner have upside, but there are not a lot of positions on the roster right now that can reasonably be said are set for the long-term future."

2016
"NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Friday that DeForest Buckner has signed his rookie deal with the team."

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"— This week I updated my Top 100 big board, and immediately received an inquiry from an area scout about why DeForest Buckner was ranked so highly (Number 14 overall)."

2014
"That said, there were many players who took advantage of this past weekend—including Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Bennett and Oregon defensive end DeForest Buckner, who each helped lead their teams into playoff berths with dominant performances—to show themselves at their best under the bright lights."

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• Who has been the Colts’ most valuable player so far late into the 2024 season?

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts have had a couple of standout performers so far this season, but there can only be one team MVP! The Indianapolis Colts have arguably a handful of players who are worthy of potential Pro Bowl recognition. Some even for the first time in their respective careers, including starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann and maybe...2024
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• Cardiac Colts playoff aspirations alive after Anthony Richardson delivers second career game-winning drive
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• NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Typical Poor Colts Yet Again?

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images The Colts continued their 2024 season at home on Sunday against an NFC heavyweight foe in the out Lions. The Lions were 9-1 on the year, coming off a thumping week 11 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts went into week 12 without left tackle Bernhard Raimann again but saw the return of defensive end Tyquan Lewis who had been on injured reser...2024
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• Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts preview, prediction: On Paper

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Our Lions vs. Colts statistical breakdown, preview, and prediction. It’s On Paper! The Detroit Lions are on a roll, and they’re going to need to keep rolling if they want to earn the NFC’s top seed. At 9-1, they hold the top spot, but both the Vikings (8-2) and Eagles (8-2) are on their tails. They can’t afford a slip-up against the 5-6 Indianapolis...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The personnel moves and the performance of the Colts this season has reflected poorly on the Colts front office and coaching staff. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein You live and die by your decisions. Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen put their cards on the tabl...2024
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• Colts midseason report card

Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s been a strange year for the Colts, with some great highs and some terrible lows. Let’s see how each position group and the coaching staff has been doing this year and give them a letter grade like we’re back in high school. Quarterbacks Whether the lack of development on Richardson’s part is his fault or not is up for debate, ...2024
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• DeForest Buckner is Colts’ 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient

Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images A tremendous honor has been bestowed on an equally great Colts defensive player. The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday that defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. The award’s namesake is the late longtime Baltimore Colts trainer, Ed Block, who served in his role from 1954-1977 and remained the Colts ...2024
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• Sadly, since ‘Deflate-Gate,’ 2014-24 is shaping up to be the ‘lost decade’ of Colts football

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Colts fans are still hoping for better days ahead, but when will those greener pastures actually come to fruition? The current Indianapolis Colts on the field football product isn’t great, and to be honest, it’s been that way for at least the past week seasons much to the dismay of the seemingly now disenchanted Horseshoe Faithful. With the New Eng...2024
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• Colts’ Matchups to Watch: Week 12 vs. Lions

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images E.J. Speed / Zaire Franklin vs. Jahmyr Gibbs / David Montgomery Gibbs & Montgomery have combined for over 1.800 scrimmage yards and 19 overall touchdowns, spearheading the Lions’ offense. They are far and away the best running back duo in the NFL, and could be a real headache for a Colts’ run defense that has been up and down this year. Speed and Frankl...2024
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• Lions vs. Colts bold prediction: Jameson Williams sets career mark
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• Previewing the Jets’ Opposition: Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Jets try to get back on the winning track against the Colts With their playoff hopes on life support, the New York Jets can slightly improve their outlook heading into their bye week with a win over the 4-6 Indianapolis Colts, who have lost three games in a row. The last time these teams met, the Colts won 45-30 with Mike White and Josh Johnson at q...2024
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• DeForest Buckner signs rookie deal with 49ers
The Niners have their issues, but they also have their first-round pick under contract. NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Friday that DeForest Buckner has signed his rookie deal with the team....2016
• Colts trade No. 13 overall pick to 49ers in exchange for DeForest Buckner, per report
Indianapolis parts with premier draft capital in exchange for a proven defensive lineman...2020
• Sources: Colts trade 1st-round pick for Buckner
DeForest Buckner has already agreed to a massive contract that will make him the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history....2020
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• 49ers trade DeForest Buckner to Colts for first-round pick
A major trade is coming down in the NFL. The 49ers have agreed to trade defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the Colts for the Colts’ first-round draft pick, No. 13 overall, according to multiple reports. The Colts have agreed to give Buckner a new contract that will pay him $21 million a year, according to [more]...2020
• Chip Kelly's fingerprints all over 49ers' draft picks
The San Francisco 49ers raised some eyebrows Thursday with their selections of DeForest Buckner and Joshua Garnett. The two picks showcase coach Chip Kelly's influence on personnel....2016
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• Trent Baalke Fired by 49ers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• DeForest Buckner on Patrick Mahomes: Have to be smart, but I’m getting him down
Stopping Patrick Mahomes is job No. 1 for the 49ers defense in Super Bowl LIV and the ways they hope to do that were among the talking points for members of that defense at Super Bowl LIV Opening Night in Miami. Linebacker Fred Warner called defending Mahomes an “extreme challenge” because of both his arm [more]...2020
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• Jaguars, Colts re-watch: 20 takeaways from Week 5

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images The Jaguars are 1-1 in the AFC South with Sunday's 37- 34 home victory over the Colts at Everbank Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars got their first victory of 2024, with a throwback Cardiac Cat classic 37-34 finish over the Indianapolis Colts. After initially providing the live takeaways from the game, we take a closer review of the matchup after ev...2024
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• Colts narrowly fall to Broncos, 34-30, during their preseason opener

Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports There were some takeaways from the Colts preseason Week 1 home loss, but I’m not sure we learned a lot yet. The Indianapolis Colts narrowly fell to the Denver Broncos, 34-30, during Sunday afternoon’s preseason opener at home. While there wasn’t a whole lot to glean from this one, there were at least a few takeaways: Richardson Rusty. Having not played sin...2024
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• Jaguars podcast: 2024 AFC South player draft

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images Gus and John return to the Jaguars on SI Podcast to draft AFC South players with Jaguars Wire editor Zach Goodall. Check out Episode 108 of the Jaguars on SI Podcast, hosted by Gus Logue and John Shipley. You can listen to the Jaguars on SI Podcast on Megaphone, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. John and I conducted a fantasy-like draf...2024
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• Way too early 2024 Colts’ hot takes

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images It’s the offseason, I am bored, you are bored too, so let’s just throw out some hot takes Disclaimer: This is purely a speculative article, and not one to be taken too seriously. The purpose of the article is to start conversations about what are mine and your thoughts on the outlook for this next season, and a way to leave my expectations in writing...2024
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• NFL Powers Rankings Week 6: Colts Take A Tumble

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The Colts continued their 2024 season on the road on Sunday against an AFC South rival team in the Jacksonvilld Jaguars. The Jaguars were 0-4 and winless on the year, coming off a loss to the Houston Texans. The Colts were without starting center Ryan Kelly, defensive end Kwity Paye, cornerback Kenny Moore and quarterback Anthony Richardson due to injury....2024
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• Colts injury update: DeForest Buckner, Laiatu Latu appear to have avoided significant injury

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Colts ruled out two of their defensive linemen on Sunday, but each appears to have a short-term road to recovery, relatively speaking. According to NFL Network Ian Rapoport and NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Indianapolis Colts’ DeForest Buckner (ankle) and rookie Laiatu Latu (hip) appear to have avoided serious injury—but will undergo further test...2024
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• Colts narrowly fall to Broncos, 34-30, during their preseason opener
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• An Ode to ‘NFL Street’: Picking the Indianapolis Colts’ All-Time 7-on-7 Playground Squad

Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images Which Colts are you selecting for a playground style 7-on-7 pickup game where chosen players have to play both ways? It’s a blast from the past! Since it’s the dog days of the offseason, where it’s too early to start talking about training camp, I decided to take a pause and write an article just for fun here. Some of you may remember ‘NFL Street,’ ...2024
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• Colts select Oklahoma DT Jonah Laulu with 234th pick in 7th round during 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts took a chance on a developmental interior pass rushing defensive tackle—with elite athletic measurables. The Indianapolis Colts selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu with the 234th pick in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft—which is currently their final slated pick: Laulu #ForTheShoe ‼️Welcome to Indy, @Jonah_la...2024
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• Conspiracy Report: Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2024 Draft Plan

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Haters will say it’s fake To the reader: First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because that’s how this series started. I noticed that general manager Chris Ballard didn’t lie in his press conferences. He usually gave winding vague answers but he never said one thing and then did another. Armed with this observa...2024
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