Stock up, Stock down from Colts’ 26-20 win over Texans

Stock report for Week 13.

The Indianapolis Colts (8-4) are now tied for first place in the AFC South following their 26-20 win over the Houston Texans (4-8) on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

After both offenses combined for 44 points in the first half of the game, just two points were scored for the remainder, which came on a safety thanks to Colts defensive end Justin Houston.

As it is every week with the stock report, it is fluid and can change week to week. Some players may be riding a trend in either direction for a few weeks while others have seen their stock fluctuate from one game to another.

Here’s a look at the stock report from the Colts’ win in Week 13:

6 Colts to watch vs. Texans in Week 13

Keep an eye on these Colts on Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-4) are heading south for a crucial divisional matchup against the Houston Texans (4-7) on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

As Indy enters this matchup as 3.5-point road favorites, the Colts Wire staff sees this being a win for the visitors in our predictions for the game. The Texans should put up a good fight despite their record as they try to spoil the Colts’ chances to make a playoff run.

Here are six Colts to watch in the Week 13 matchup on Sunday:

Stock up, Stock down in Colts’ 45-26 loss to Titans

Stock report from Week 12.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-4) fell back a game in the AFC playoff race when the Tennessee Titans (8-3) steamrolled them at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

The season is far from over for the Colts, who are still very much in the thick of the playoff hunt. However, it is likely that their best chances of making the playoffs come via the wild-card route.

As it is every week with the stock report, these are fluid narratives. They can change on a dime one week or continue a trend that has been taking place.

We’ve looked at the studs and duds and even the takeaways from the game. Now, here’s a look at the stock report following the Week 12 loss:

Colts lose to Titans, 45-26: The good, the bad and the ugly

The good, the bad and the ugly from the Week 12 loss.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-4) find themselves looking to bounce back after a 45-26 drubbing from the Tennessee Titans (8-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

The Titans now hold the lead in the division and are in the driver’s seat to finish with a top-four seed in the AFC. The Colts, on the other hand, will be fighting over the next five games for one of the two wild-card spots.

Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly from the Week 12 loss:

The Good

WR T.Y. Hilton: The Ghost finally had a solid day with four receptions for 81 yards and his first touchdown catch of the season. It was his first touchdown reception in 14 games.

RB Nyheim Hines: He led the backfield in almost every category. Hines played 65% of snaps while taking 10 carries for 29 rushing yards and eight receptions for 66 receiving yards

RT Braden Smith: On his return from a thumb injury, Smith didn’t allow a pressure on 53 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus.


The Bad

First-Half Defense: The Colts allowed 35 points in the first half of the game, essentially burying any chance of a comeback and continuing the notion of slow starts on the defensive side of the ball.

Run Defense: It was tough without DeForest Buckner, Denico Autry and Bobby Okereke. Derrick Henry ran all over the Colts defense to the tune of 178 yards and three touchdowns.

LG Quenton Nelson: On 53 pass-blocking snaps, Nelson was credited with allowing four pressures, including three quarterback hits.


The Ugly

LT Le’Raven Clark: Filling in for the injured Anthony Castonzo, Clark allowed four pressures on 43 pass-blocking snaps.

CB Rock Ya-Sin: The second-year corner was essentially benched for parts of the game and Pro Football Focus had him credited with allowing a perfect passer rating in coverage (158.3).

5 takeaways from the Colts’ 45-26 loss to Titans

Takeaways from the Week 12 loss.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-4) were dominated at home, 45-26, against the Tennessee Titans (8-3) in Week 12, giving up the top spot in the AFC South.

Without several starters on both sides of the ball and then losing left tackle Anthony Castonzo early really hurt the Colts. They were keeping pace in the first half before Castonzo’s injury but fell apart after he left and didn’t return.

Here are five takeaways from the Week 12 loss:

Studs and Duds from Colts’ 45-26 loss to Titans

Studs and Duds from the Week 12 loss.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-4) were dominated from the start by the Tennessee Titans (8-3) en route to a 45-26 loss at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

By the time the first half was over, the Colts were facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit. The Titans rode Derrick Henry to a halftime lead of 35-14 and even though the defense showed some life in the second half, it wasn’t enough to come away with a win.

Here are the studs and duds from the Week 12 loss:

Colts defeat Packers, 34-31: The good, the bad and the ugly

The good, the bad and the ugly from Week 11.

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The Indianapolis Colts (7-3) continue to prove that they need to be taken seriously as a playoff contender, and their latest piece of action came in a wild 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers (7-3) in overtime on Sunday.

Though the Packers took a 14-point lead into halftime, the Colts came out firing the second half. They got into a good rhythm with the run game and wound up winning the turnover battle, which helped them carve out a huge win.

Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Week 11 win:

The Good

RB Jonathan Taylor: The rookie finally showed some life. He led the backfield in snaps (56%), carries (22), rushing yards (90) and receptions (4). He also had a 20-yard touchdown run called back.

QB Philip Rivers: The veteran was on fire Sunday. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 288 yards, three touchdowns and an interception that was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Rivers has been excellent for the majority of the season.

Turnover Battle: The Colts often stress winning the turnover battle. They did so in a big way causing four turnovers against a Packers team that had just five turnovers all season entering this game.

K Rodrigo Blankenship: He was short on a 50-yard attempt but was money after that. He was 4 of 5 on the day and showed he can come through in the clutch with the game-winner after being iced.

Second-Half Defense: Yet again, the Colts get it done in the second half. They allowed just three points to the Packers in the second half, which was vital in mounting a 14-point comeback coming out of halftime.


The Bad

CB Rock Ya-Sin: It wasn’t a great day for the second-year corner, who was matched up against Davante Adams. That’s understandable, but he also had a crucial defensive pass interference call that led to the Packers scoring a touchdown.

Colts RTs: Missing Braden Smith was an underrated facet of this game. The Colts used a rotation of Chaz Green and Le’Raven Clark. Let’s just say we hope Smith is back quickly for the Week 12 game.


The Ugly

Late Penalties: Say what you want about the ridiculous string of penalties called on the Colts late in the fourth quarter, but they have to be better for the most part when it comes to putting a game away. It’s fair to have a grip with the amount of penalties, but the Colts also must find a way to overcome that to finish a game.

Third-Down Offense: The Colts weren’t terrible on third downs as they converted 6-of-16 attempts (37.5%), but they need to be more efficient when the playoff games come around.

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Studs and duds from Colts’ 34-31 win over Packers

Studs and duds from the win.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-3) continued to prove themselves against top competition with a 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers (7-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium.

It was a wild win for the Colts, who erased a 14-point deficit at halftime. They outscored the Packers 17-3 during the second half to gain the lead. They eventually went into overtime where the defense came up huge with a fumble and then kicked the game-winning field goal.

Here are the studs and duds from the Week 11 win over the Packers:

Colts vs. Packers game recap: Everything we know from Week 11

Recapping the Week 11 win over the Packers.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-3) defeated the Green Bay Packers (7-3) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium by a score of 34-31.

In what was an insanely, crazy game, the Colts mounted a comeback in the second half, blew a late lead and then won the game in overtime on the leg of Rodrigo Blankenship.

Here’s everything we know from the Week 11 loss:

Studs and duds from Colts’ 34-17 win over Titans

Studs and duds from the Week 10 win.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-3) went south to Nissan Stadium and made a statement with a 34-17 win over the Tennessee Titans (6-3) on Thursday night.

In their only prime time game of the season (so far), there wasn’t much to complain about on the Colts’ sideline. The offense was clicking for the most part, and the defense continues to prove it is an elite unit in the league.

Here are the studs and duds from the Week 10 win: