Colts Blue Zone Podcast

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EP 322: Fourth and Done As Season Ends Jan 08, 2024

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In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams looks back at the heartbreaking loss against the Houston Texans as Indy once again fell short of a playoff berth. The Colts kept it close and dominated much of the second half until the Texans' go-ahead touchdown (and eventual game-winning score).

It all came down to fourth and one with the season on the line. Feed JT? Throw it to Michael Pittman Jr.? Or sling it to fourth-string running back Tyler Goodson? It's a decision Colts fans will debate for a long time to come.

Hear from coach Shane Steichen (23:28) and quarterback Gardner Minshew (33:16).

EP 321: Playoffs?! Colts Host Houston With Season on the Line Jan 03, 2024

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Win or go home. Week 18 is here, and the Colts will host a prime-time showdown against AFC South rival Houston on Saturday night.

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we look ahead at a pivotal game that will keep one team's season alive and send the other one packing for the year.

The shows starts off with a quick discussion of Drew Ogletree's arrest (1:25) and its impact on the tight end group before the hosts examine some of the playoff scenarios in the AFC and NFC (9:45).

After that, we recap Indy's vital win against the Las Vegas Raiders (20:07) and look ahead at this week's familiar opponent, the Houston Texans (27:22). The show closes with what could be the final score prediction of the season (52:15).

EP 320: Colts Beat Raiders to Set Up Winner-Take-All Game vs. Texans Jan 01, 2024

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Win, and they're in.

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams takes a look at the Colts' huge win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The victory sets up a winner-take-all game against the Houston Texans on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Some huge plays in the passing game, an effective and bruising running game, and key Raiders mistakes propelled Indianapolis to victory. But despite some miscues of their own, the Colts got the "W" in one of their most consequential wins of the season.

Hear from head coach Shane Steichen (16:10) and quarterback Gardner Minshew (26:50).

EP 319: Raiders Visit Indy; Colts Hall of Fame Finalists Dec 28, 2023

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In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams look ahead at Indy's critical game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The show starts with some NFL notes, including the sudden benching of Russell Wilson in Denver (4:30) before the hosts discuss the Hall of Fame prospects for former Colts Reggie Wayne and Dwight Freeney (11:47).

Plus: Julian Blackmon's season-ending injury (24:03), a recap of the devastating loss to Atlanta (35:08), a closer look at the Raiders (43:20), and this week's final thoughts and score predictions (57:22).

EP 318: Colts Face Another Critical Game vs. Atlanta Dec 21, 2023

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With their playoff hopes alive and well in the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts face another critical game as they try to find some separation in their push for the postseason. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams discuss news and notes as the Colts take a road trip to Atlanta.

The show starts off with the suspensions of Isaiah McKenzie and Tony Brown, a pair of critical special teams players (3:48) who are done for the regular season. After that, it's a look back at the Colts' key win over the Pittsburgh Steelers (10:23) and a discussion of the big hit that knocked Michael Pittman out of the game and led to the suspension of Steelers DB Damontae Kazee (14:30).

Plus: an update on Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson's recovery (21:00); a look at this week's opponent, the Atlanta Falcons (28:41); injury updates on Pittman and Jonathan Taylor (44:35), and this week's game and score predictions (56:08).

EP 317: Backups Bulldoze Blitzburgh Dec 18, 2023

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Down 13-0, it looked like another disaster for the Indianapolis Colts against an AFC North team. But Indy rallied behind its backups, bulldozing through the Pittsburgh Steelers in a back-breaking drive that included 13 straight running plays.

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, host Matt Adams looks at the key plays and moments in this consequential Week 15 win at Lucas Oil Stadium. Despite key personnel losses, including two top offensive performers, the Colts showed the kind of grit that could get them into the postseason.

Hear from coach Shane Steichen (16:42) and quarterback Gardner Minshew (24:31).

EP 316: Colts Face Critical AFC Showdown vs. Steelers Dec 13, 2023

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With every game firmly in the "must-win" category, the Colts welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Lucas Oil Stadium for a Saturday showdown.

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams preview the game and explore Indy's playoff scenarios. The Colts have lost eight straight to Pittsburgh.

The show starts off with a breakdown of the Colts' postseason picture (4:23) before the hosts discuss an honor for defensive end Tyquan Lewis, the team's representative for the Ed Block Courage Award (7:00).

After that, it's time to take a closer look at the Steelers (13:00), get a quick rundown of the injury report (38:30), and wrap things up with score predictions for Week 15 (44:11).

EP 315: 'Just One of Those Days' As Colts Bungle It Against the Bengals Dec 11, 2023

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With the chance to take a tighter hold on a playoff spot, the Indianapolis Colts self-destructed in Cincinnati. The team fell to 7-6 after a disheartening 34-14 loss in which very little went right. Matt Adams looks at some of the key moments in the game, which featured a stalled running game, special teams blunders galore, and a boatload of untimely penalties.

Hear from head coach Shane Steichen (7:12) and quarterback Gardner Minshew (16:36).

EP 314: Big Grove's Back; On to Cincinnati Dec 07, 2023

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In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the return of defensive stalwart Grover Stewart to the lineup (1:54). How will Grove's return affect the running game? What about the pass rush?

After that, it's a brief discussion of Jeff Saturday's comments on his wild run as the interim coach during the Colts' tumultuous 2022 season (9:45) and a quick recap of the Colts-Titans game (13:35). The show wraps up with a closer look at this week's opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals, (21:45) before the hosts offer their picks for the game (50:25).

EP 313: Punt Blocks, Pitt & Pierce Propel Colts over Titans Dec 04, 2023

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In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams takes a closer look at the team's overtime win against the Tennessee Titans--one of those games that proves no one has truly "seen it all" when it comes to NFL football.

"Special" special teams, an aggressive pass rush, tough catches from Michael Pittman Jr. and big plays from Alec Pierce helped the Colts earn a much-needed win to keep pace in the AFC playoff race.

Hear from quarterback Gardner Minshew (6:45) and coach Shane Steichen (14:16).

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