Colts News: Colts face ‘win and in’ the playoffs scenario against Jaguars

By Brett Mock@bamock Jan 3, 2022, 11:15am EST

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Colts Notebook: Playoff hopes now rest on trip to Jacksonville | Sports | heraldbulletin.com
Despite Sunday's loss against the Raiders, the Colts still control their own postseason fate. All it takes is a win next week at Jacksonville -- where Indianapolis hasn't been victorious

Unable to seal the deal versus Raiders, Colts get another win-and-in shot at Jacksonville
Seldom does the NFL offer mulligans. You know, a chance to re-tee and make up for that wicked duck-hook into the trees or slice into the pond.

AFC Playoff Race: Colts Still Control Own Destiny After Loss To Las Vegas Raiders
The Colts could've clinched a spot in the playoffs with a win over the Raiders but fell, 23-20, on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indianapolis Colts Can’t Overcome Sluggish Play in Loss to Las Vegas Raiders - Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts News, Analysis and More
Whether it was the effects from COVID or missed practices, the Indianapolis Colts could not capitalize on their opportunities and clinch a playoff berth at home.

Jonathan Taylor gets salute from Edgerrin James after setting Colts’ single-season rushing record
Midway through the third quarter Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, Jonathan Taylor slashed through the Las Vegas Raiders defense for a 9-yard run.

Jonathan Taylor eclipses Edgerrin James as Colts' single-season rushing yards leader
A nine-yard run midway through the third quarter of Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders propelled Jonathan Taylor past Hall of Famer Edgerrin James into first place on the Indianapolis Colts’ single-season rushing yards list.

Relying on Carson Wentz remains a scary proposition for Colts as playoffs near – The Athletic
The Colts needed to find a way to win on Sunday, no matter if it was ugly, and their franchise quarterback didn’t meet the moment.

Kravitz: Flat Colts blow opportunity vs. Raiders, face high-stakes finale – The Athletic
For the third time in four years, the Colts need to win their final regular-season game to reach the playoffs.

Holder: Should Colts' loss to the Raiders change how we see them? – The Athletic
Indy became the "team no one wants to face" in the postseason after recent big wins, but Sunday might have tempered that notion some.

Updated NFL Playoff Picture: Packers clinch NFC top seed; Titans reclaim AFC No. 1 seed as Chiefs lose – The Athletic
The Patriots and Bills both clinched playoff berths, while the Cardinals' win at Dallas leaves the NFC West up for grabs.

Colts: Carson Wentz misses week with COVID, plays poorly, doesn't see link
Think practice would've helped Colts QB Carson Wentz play better against Raiders? He doesn't think so. He's clueless, blameless, to the bitter end.

Colts don't need Carson Wentz to be perfect, but they do need more
One week after coming up big in the clutch in Arizona, Wentz failed to match Derek Carr in the moment in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Raiders.

Colts vs. Raiders: Colts desperately need weapons at receiver
On Carson Wentz's desperate heave, T.Y. Hilton pulled down possibly his last touchdown at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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