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Oct. 14, 2026, 11:29 a.m. ET Indianapolis Colts right tackle Jalen Travis faced one of the toughest assignments an NFL offensive lineman can draw in the bout vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, facing four-time All-Pro TJ Watt. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter came away impressed with how Travis handled it. “Quite the challenge,” Cooter said of facing Steelers star T.J. Watt, per Colts.com.

Oct. 14, 2026, 9:56 a.m. ET Up next for the Indianapolis Colts is a Week 6 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. So, heading into this contest, which team has the advantage, and where? When looking at this week's matchup, as we know, the game is not played on paper. However, where these two teams rank in key statistical areas could provide us with some valuable insight into where the Colts may have the upper hand in this game and also where they may not.

Oct. 13, 2026, 3:40 p.m. ET Spencer Shrader has given the Indianapolis Colts a dependable scoring option, even when their offense stalls. The kicker is 16-for-16 on field goals this season, including six makes from 50-plus yards. Special teams coordinator Brian Mason put forth his take on Tuesday, per The Athletic’s James Boyd. “(Spencer) Shrader is kicking at a really high level,” Mason said. His latest performance reinforced that point.

Oct. 13, 2026, 3:09 p.m. ET The initial returns on the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 draft class aren’t impressing one national analyst. Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo ranked the Colts’ rookie group 29th among all 32 NFL teams following Week 5 and assigned Indianapolis a D grade. Indianapolis made linebacker CJ Allen its first selection at No. 53 overall in the second round, but his defensive opportunities have been limited.

Oct. 13, 2026, 2:51 p.m. ET The Indianapolis Colts are signing a familiar face at linebacker heading into Week 6. According to Tom Pelissero, the Colts are bringing back linebacker Germaine Pratt, who will start out on the practice squad. Pratt started 12 games last season for the Colts after being signed early in the season following his release by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Oct. 13, 2026, 2:22 p.m. ET The Indianapolis Colts’ rough start drew a clear-cut viewpoint following their 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a Week 6 NFL power rankings column, Bleacher Report analyst Maurice Moton wrote that Indianapolis looks “stuck in mediocrity” through five games. Moton noted that the Colts’ defense is cause for trepidation. Pittsburgh rushed for 127 yards despite entering the matchup ranked 22nd in the NFL in rushing offense.

Oct. 13, 2026, 2:14 p.m. ET Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe will now be kicking for the LA Rams. According to Ian Rapoport, the Rams are releasing Harrison Mevis and signing Grupe off the New York Jets' practice squad. This move for the Rams comes after Mevis' game-winning kick against the Bills was blocked. Mevis was also just 5-for-9 on field goal attempts this season. Grupe was released by the Colts during roster cutdowns after losing the kicking competition to Spencer Shrader.

Oct. 13, 2026, 2:06 p.m. ET The Indianapolis Colts are signing tight end Pharaoh Brown from the practice squad to the active roster, according to Adam Schefter. Brown was a late addition to the training camp roster, signing with the Colts on Aug. 6. He appeared in all three preseason games, catching two passes for eight yards. Of his 87 total snaps, 46% came as a blocker, according to PFF. After being released during roster cutdowns, he was signed to the practice squad.

Oct. 13, 2026, 10:42 a.m. ET Poor tackling has been an issue all season long for the Indianapolis Colts, and it was particularly noticeable in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. But just how bad has it been this season? According to ESPN's Stephen Holder, the Colts rank 28th in yards allowed after contact, with opponents totaling 482 yards. In terms of missed tackles, the Colts have the sixth-most of any team.

Oct. 13, 2026, 10:29 a.m. ET After a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where do the Indianapolis Colts now land in the latest Week 6 power rankings? Spoiler alert -- it's not great, with the Colts falling a few spots in a number of rankings. Let's dive in. Nate Davis, USA Today: #25 (-2) "They've allowed 710 yards this season … after the catch, worst in the NFL." Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: #24 (-2) "This is a tough team to gauge. Some weeks they look good. Others not so much.