OFFICIAL GAME THREAD: 1st Win of the 2026 Season (vs. TEXANS, 9/27)

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Kray007

Fortunately, there aren’t many teams that have the kind of pass rush ability that Houston brings in the table.

That’s true. Anderson and Hunter remind me of Freeney and Mathis.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

The Ballard Colts do not do well in must win games. It’s been a theme throughout his tenure ...... and this is a defacto must-win game.

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Today's game against the Commanders felt like another must-win, even though the Commanders are in the NFC ...... when a team starts their season at 0-2, almost every one of their next few games feels like a must-win.

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[Oldcolt]

I agree it was a must win. That doesn't mean that it was a test. I'm happy the Colts won, think Steichen made some good moves at the end but this Washington team played its 3rd string qb who is a rookie. To have lost would have been a disaster. A disaster that Colts of yesteryear were more than capable of pulling off. We won thats the biggest thinng. It breeds winning. Fingers crossed. It is about as pleased as i have been with this team in it seem like forever.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I agree it was a must win. That doesn't mean that it was a test. I'm happy the Colts won, think Steichen made some good moves at the end but this Washington team played its 3rd string qb who is a rookie. To have lost would have been a disaster. A disaster that Colts of yesteryear were more than capable of pulling off. We won thats the biggest thinng. It breeds winning. Fingers crossed. It is about as pleased as i have been with this team in it seem like forever.

I’m about half way through my rewatch and it occurred to me that the Colts really REALLY miss Alec Pierce. They have no downfield threat at ALL without Pierce. Everything is Jones checking it down.

That really hinders Taylor and the run game.

I was hoping Dulin would provide at least some sort of deep presence but it didn’t happen today. He may not be fully healthy.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’m about half way through my rewatch and it occurred to me that the Colts really REALLY miss Alec Pierce. They have no downfield threat at ALL without Pierce. Everything is Jones checking it down.

That really hinders Taylor and the run game.

I was hoping Dulin would provide at least some sort of deep presence but it didn’t happen today. He may not be fully healthy.

Dulin hurt his hamstring again. Darius Slayton has got to get it together and start playing.

[DragonTails]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’m about half way through my rewatch and it occurred to me that the Colts really REALLY miss Alec Pierce. They have no downfield threat at ALL without Pierce. Everything is Jones checking it down.

That really hinders Taylor and the run game.

I was hoping Dulin would provide at least some sort of deep presence but it didn’t happen today. He may not be fully healthy.

Jones didn't have time to throw the ball down the field today.