Stampede Blue: for Indianapolis Colts fans

The Indianapolis Colts have had multiple opportunities over the past month or more to solidify a berth into the post season, yet they've continued to falter late in games. The Colts' defense has been playing well over the past several weeks, however, their inability to stop big plays from opposing offenses has become a major issue for the team. Sunday, the Colts suffered from not only their inability to stop big plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but also failed to sustain drives, didn't protect the ball when it was most needed, and they were too passive when they needed to remain aggressive. The Colts really don't seem to be able to get out of their own way when it comes down to the biggest moments of the game, and as a result, they've lost 5 of their last 6 games and now sit at 6-7 with just three weeks to go. The Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans are both now 8-5, with the Titans being the hottest team in the division. A LOT needs to go right for the Colts to earn a spot in the post season, but reality tells us that just isn't in the cards this year. Jacoby Brissett has yet to prove that he's capable of leading this team to victories purely off of his arm talent, several weapons have missed large portions of the year leaving the Colts an undermanned roster, and at this moment the Colts are simply very mediocre. Unfortunately, the team's play is forcing fans to take a look to the future, and the offseason already. Can the Colts win their next three games, in conjunction with everything going right elsewhere to allow them into the playoffs? The percentages are highly stacked against them right now, but that's why they play the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Danely and Jim Campbell (Stampede Radio) predict the final four games of the Indianapolis Colts 2019 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode the guys preview the Colts game against the Bucs, the first in a stretch of NFC South opponents that will round out the last four games of the season before ending against Jacksonville. They take a look at the injury report and how the Colts will look from a health perspective, before diving in on the Buccaneers' offense and defense and breaking down how the Colts should expect to be attacked, and how they are likely to attempt to counteract what the Bucs are likely to do. Finally, the close the show out with some bold predictions, score predictions, and way more Jamarcus Russell talk than makes sense for 2019 in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode the guys talk about the loss to the Tennessee Titans and how that impacts the team going forward. They go into some losers for the game before talking about how well the defense has played and what the outlook for that group is. Then they get a little strange with another conspiracy theory, before closing it out by discussing what the Colts might choose to do at the quarterback position in next year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Colts are 1-4 in their last five games, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won their last two, as the teams are set to square off in this Week 14 matchup. Marlon Mack is back on the practice field, as is Parris Campbell, but T.Y. Hilton was a no-go in practice on Wednesday. For a struggling offense, the Colts are going to have to keep pace with a top-5 scoring offense led by Jameis Winston's aggressive approach under Bruce Arians. Defensively the Bucs present a tough challenge as well. Though they aren't a consistent unit by any measure, they are aggressive as well and have a true game changer in Shaquil Barrett coming off the edge, and the Colts haven't fared well against those type of talents this season. Can the Colts slow down the Bucs high-scoring offense under Jameis Winston' aggressive approach with Bruce Arians calling the shots? Or, will the Colts find themselves in a hole that they will be forced to climb out of, which is a skill this offense has yet to prove that they are capable of producing strictly through the air? Matt Danely goes through all of the pertinent Colts news and notes as the team prepares for their Week 14 matchup they so desperately need to win if they hope to keep their postseason hopes alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Afternoon Pancakes, we pore over the home loss to the Titans and look ahead to the upcoming tilt with the Bucs. We talk about what has to happen for us to make the Playoffs assuming at least 3-1 in the remaining four given an expected loss at New Orleans. It’s rough. However, if we win this week, the door is still open and that’s more than we can say for a handful of teams. Go Colts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Colts are not making things any easier on themselves as of late. After starting the season 5-2, the Colts have gone 1-4 in their last five games, and are all but out of the playoff picture at this point. This year's situation is almost exactly the opposite from a year ago where the Colts started the season 1-5, but battled back and go themselves a playoff berth, and a Wild Card win. Any way you look at it, these are two stints, over two different seasons in which the Colts have gone 2-9 under Frank Reich. This isn't to say that Reich is less than a very good coach, however, something is certainly amiss with the decisions, production, and issues throughout the team. The major issue this season, among others, has been special teams failures. Adam Vinatieri missed wide from 55 yards, sent a line drive that was blocked, and then a blocking failure allowed another to be blocked and returned for a touchdown that ultimately turned the tide in the Colts loss in Week 13. The Colts were up 17-7 in the third quarter, then allowed 24 unanswered points, and made plenty of mistakes along the way to hand the Titans a very important game for both teams. Jacoby Brissett has been bad for one reason or another over the second half of the season, and continued that trajectory in Week 13, after looking pretty good in the first half. The running game didn't do much Sunday, the defense gave up some big plays again, and there was some questionable decision-making in this one as well. The vision for Colts' fans has altered with this loss. Now, at 6-6, many fans are looking ahead to draft position. It's hard to blame them, as watching potential college draftees, is probably more fun than watching what the Colts have been doing week to week as of late. Today, Matt will go through the good, and bad from the Colts' Week 13 loss, the look ahead, and what needs to change in order to keep the Colts organization moving forward with all of their young talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode the guys talk Colts vs Titans in what amounts to a critical match-up that could decide whether the Colts can push for a playoff spot or see their season go out with a whimper. They break down how the Colts offense matches up with a solid Titans defense that has gained a play-maker since the last time they played and how they might attack the Titans with their offensive skill positions severely depleted. Then they talk defense and whether or not the Colts defense can stand up to a greatly improved Titans offense with Ryan Tannehill under center and Derrick Henry playing his best professional football. Finally, they make their bold predictions and make their picks for winners in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a two man show with Jim and Shepherd holding down the fort in Blystone's absence. They talk winners and losers from the Colts tough Thursday Night Football loss, as well as why TNF shouldn't be a thing. Then they get into Jacoby Brissett and try to add some nuance to the discussion on him and the many referendums passed on his ability by way of Colts Twitter. Finally, they go through the Eric Ebron news that surprised Colts fans, and apparently Colts coaches alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on our longest podcast episode, we dive deep into how to the Colts go about replacing or upgrading from Jacoby Brissett. We ponder the fates of the four AFC teams the Colts are directly in contest with (Houston, Oakland, Tennessee and Pittsburgh) regarding the Playoffs and come away thinking the Colts could easily go 4-1 and the others go 3-2 or worse. Still a ways to go in the season! We're getting healthier as a team, I swear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Colts were set up to take control of the AFC South with a huge road win against the Houston Texans Thursday night, but their lack of downfield attack, and inability to stop the Texans' playmakers put them on the losing end of this 17-20 final. T.Y. Hilton was back in action, but was limited. The running game was effective, the defense was largely stout, and kept the Texans' running game in check for most of the night. However, the Colts' passing game was anemic at best. They completed only 4 passes to their wide receiver corps for the entire game, and failed to take any legitimate shots in attempt to break the game open when they held the lead. Additionally, the Colts remained steady with their running attack when they fell behind late in the game, and ultimately they were unable to take advantage of the opportunities they were presented. The Colts were excellent on third down, didn't commit a lot of penalties, but still only managed about 4.5 yards per play despite dominating time of possession. Deshaun Watson connected on big plays to Will Fuller V, and DeAndre Hopkins (2 touchdowns), and aside from a couple field goals, that was all it took to take down the Colts when so much of their game was good enough to take the victory. Today on the Colts Cast, Matt Danely dives in to the issues plaguing the Colts' offense, and how there's plenty of blame to go around between the receivers, Jacoby Brissett, and Frank Reich himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Colts bounced back in a big way in Week 11 as they dominated the ground attack, and put another quality defensive effort in the books. However, in Week 12, and on a short week at that, the Colts will have their hands full with Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans in NRG Stadium. On today's show, Kevin Hickey of the Colts Wire, joins Matt Danely to take a look at the current state of the Colts, as well as a look ahead to their Thursday Night Football matchup. The Colts have a few key pieces ruled out for the game, and another handful who are still questionable -- including T.Y. Hilton -- but luckily, the Texans are banged up as well. This meeting could not be more important for the Colts. They currently have the same record as the Texans, but the Colts hold the tie-breaker as it currently stands. With a win Thursday night in Houston, the Colts will ultimately hold a two-game lead over their AFC South foes, and remain undefeated within the division. The Colts will need to get their running game on track without Marlon Mack there to lead the way, the receiving corps may have to continue another game without Hilton, and the offensive line is looking to put another quality game together while improving their pass protection in the process. The Colts' defense has been the team's strength over the past several weeks, and they're going to need another impressive outing against Watson and this Texans' offense who will be looking to bounce back after a massive Week 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Matt and Kevin discuss all of this and more as the Colts hope to create more space between themselves and the rest of the AFC South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode the guys talk briefly about the Colts' big win over the Jacksonville Jaguars to retake the lead in the AFC South. They dig through the injury report and talk about the impact of injuries in the upcoming Thursday Night Football match-up with the Houston Texans. Then they go through and preview the game, highlighting what to expect from the Texans and how the Colts might best find a way to win. Finally, they make their bold predictions and predict the outcome of this critical division rivalry game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen (@nicereedsteve) and Jared (@likelyalien) wade through a big win against Jacksonville and talk about what lies ahead. 6-4, 3-0 in the AFC South going for a 2-game lead in the Division on Thursday Night! *Jared here* Also, iPhone users! If you've ever listened to the broadcast during the Colts game and thought, "I'd rather listen to just about anything else", download the HotMic app! Put in the code "Jared317" when prompted and find me, Jared Malott, listed as a broadcaster. I'll be live commentating the Colts game this week on Thursday night. By following me, you'll get a notification of when I go live. I'll play music (even take requests!), am open to reading ads if you're interested in sponsoring the show. I will be talking about my business, Bazaar Grind Coffee & Games, Stampede Blue, and would love to chat with Stampede Blue fans on Twitter during the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Colts dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 11, AFC South matchup 33-13 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts weren't so dominating in the first half leading 10-7 at intermission, but they did keep the Jaguars from getting into scoring position after their first scoring drive of the game by stopping the run, and getting some pressure on Nick Foles to keep his accuracy down. The Colts had big games from Marlon Mack and Jonathan Williams (27 carries for 225 yards), which continually kept the Colts in good field position, combined with their defense continuing to do their job as they have for the past month or so. Rock Ya-Sin got his first interception of the season, Bobby Okereke picked off Foles and returned it for two points as well. The Colts defense had 10 passes defensed in this and continued to pressure Foles in the second half making the Jaguars a one-dimensional team late in this one. Kenny Moore had a great game in this one, Marcus Johnson showed up for the Colts at the WR position, and Jacoby Brissett was pretty decent in his first game back under center as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices