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To Respond | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterAfter one of the most embarrassing losses we’ve seen from the Colts (5-4) in quite some time John Simon Color Rush Jersey , their response will be tested against their three divisional opponents.Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (knee) will start Sunday barring a setbackBrissett sprained his MCL against the Pittsburgh Steelers two weeks ago, and hasn't played since.Colts Wednesday Notebook: Jacoby Brissett Practices Full, Expected To Start Sunday | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterBeginning a stretch of three straight games against the AFC South, the Colts returned to the practice field on Wednesday. What were the main takeaways from the first practice of the week?Colts notebook: Jacoby Brissett full-go at practice, on path to start vs. Jags | FOX59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Jacoby Brissett cleared the next hurdle in his attempt at returning as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback: he was a full participant in Wednesday afternoon’s practice.Daily Notebook: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, clearing the way for him to start Sunday against the Jacksonville JaguarsThe Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday held their first of three days of practices to prepare for Sunday’s Week 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. What all did we learn on the day?Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that after having discussions with general manager Chris Ballard, the team has decided to move forward with Adam Vinatieri as its kickerIndianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that after having discussions with general manager Chris Ballard, the team has decided to move forward with Adam Vinatieri as its kicker.Frank Reich Explains Why The Colts Are Sticking With Adam Vinatieri | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterDespite 11 missed kicks from Adam Vinatieri in the first 9 games of the season, the Colts are sticking with their veteran kicker. What was the reasoning behind that move by the Colts?Frank Reich: Adam’s our kicker | FOX59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The heels are dug in, seemingly deeper than ever. In spite of the doubt, concern, consternation, reservation or anxiety – you pick the word, all are appropriate – swirling around a suddenly and uncharacteristically unreliable kicker https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Chester-Rogers-Jersey , Frank Reich and the Indianapolis Col…Adam Vinatieri: Do the Colts know what they're doing keeping him?For reasons of loyalty, history and the available alternatives, the Colts will continue gambling their 2019 playoff hopes on struggling Adam VinatieriHooker on Vinatieri: ‘I don’t give a damn how many FG's he has missed’The Colts locker room stands behind Adam Vinatieri and Frank Reich.‘We believe in him’: Colts are sticking with kicker Adam Vinatieri again despite his struggles – The AthleticVinatieri’s teammates have his back, but if he continues to miss, the Colts will have no one to blame but themselves.Colts stick with 'our guy' Adam Vinatieri amid strugglesVeteran kicker Adam Vinatieri, who has made only 70% of his PATs and 73.7% of his field-goal attempts this season, is "our guy," Colts coach Frank Reich said.Indianapolis Colts Quick Scouting Report: Week 11 vs. Jacksonville JaguarsAfter two consecutive losses, the Indianapolis Colts look to right the ship this week at home against AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Get a quick scouting report on the Jaguars heading into the matchup.Indianapolis Colts defensive end Justin Houston and guard Quenton Nelson were named to the Pro Football Focus 'Team Of The Week' after their Week 10 game against the Miami DolphinsAlthough the Indianapolis Colts took a hard-fought loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Pro Football Football noticed that several of their players performed exceptionally well. That is especially true for Quenton Nelson and Justin Houston, who was namedIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess, who was placed on injured reserve with a clavicle injury after Week 1, is officially returning to practice today, head coach Frank Reich saidWide receiver Devin Funchess, who was placed on injured reserve with a clavicle injury suffered Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, is officially returning to practice today Antonio Morrison Jersey , head coach Frank Reich said. The team now has 21 days to decide whether toWith last year’s Colts as the model, the Browns carry ‘playoff mentality’ into Thursday rivalry game – The AthleticWith the Browns reeling and the team's preseason goals falling further out of reach, the midseason message was simple: Adopt the 1-0 mantra. HOUSTON (AP) — Saturday’s wild-card game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts is a matchup that seemed improbable early this season after Houston dropped its first three games and the Colts limped to a 1-5 start.Instead of letting their tough starts lead to disappointing years, these teams which both finished 4-12 last season turned things around to lead the AFC South and charge into the postseason.Houston’s rebound began at the expense of the Colts (10-6) and it was thanks in part to a controversial call by Indianapolis coach Frank Reich in overtime. The game was tied 34-34 when, instead of punting on fourth-and-4 from his 43-yard line and likely settling for a tie, Reich called for a short pass from Andrew Luck to Chester Rogers. Luck’s pass fell incomplete, Houston got a 24-yard completion on the next play, and Ka’imi Fairbairn made a 37-yard field goal as time expired to give the Texans (11-5) a 37-34 victory.Article continues below ...“We knew that to be able to come out on the winning end of that game was a big thing for us, but that’s a long time ago,” Houston coach Bill O’Brien said. “The teams have evolved over time, so it’s a new ballgame now.”The win was the first of nine straight for Houston. The Texans didn’t lose again until a visit from the Colts on Dec. 9, a 24-21 Indy victory. Houston then won two of its last three games, capped by a 20-3 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday to clinch the division — and become the sixth team since 1980 and first since 1998 to make the playoffs after a 0-3 start.The Colts’ loss to Houston in Week 4 was the second of four straight that dropped them to 1-5. Indianapolis then won its next five and nine of its last 10 to make its first playoff appearance since a 2014 AFC championship game loss at New England. Yes, the “Deflategate” game.The Colts are the third team in NFL history to reach the postseason after losing five of the first six games.These teams have more in common than their difficult starts. They’re both led by a player making a comeback after an injury.Luck returned after missing the 2017 season with a shoulder injury to throw for 4,593 yards and rank second in the NFL with 39 touchdown passes. His best games this season have come against Houston, piling up 863 yards passing with six touchdowns.Trying to slow him down on Saturday will be Houston’s comeback star J.J. Watt Kenny Moore Color Rush Jersey , who played all 16 games after starting just eight games combined in the previous two years because of back surgeries and a broken leg. Watt led the AFC with 16 sacks, had 25 quarterback hits, 18 tackles for losses and forced a career-high seven fumbles, which tied for most in the NFL.Watt said Luck has been getting rid of the ball quicker this season, which makes his job as a pass rusher much more difficult.“You try and do different things, but at the end of the day, you try and get there, and if you can get your hands up, you get your hands up,” he said. “You just try and get there. You can’t really let it affect you, and you hope maybe he holds it for an extra second.”Some things to know about Houston’s game against Indianapolis:HILTON’S INSome of T.Y. Hilton’s most memorable moments have come against the Texans — especially when he visits Houston.The Colts’ top receiver has caught 41 passes for 933 yards with seven TDs in seven games at NRG Stadium, and in the last two trips to Houston Hilton has 14 receptions for 374 yards and two TDs. So even though he’s been hobbled by a bad ankle, which he initially injured at Houston on Dec. 9, Hilton insists he’ll be fine Sunday.“That’s probably why it’s starting to feel better,” Hilton joked earlier this week when asked about playing in Houston for the second time in a month.DESHAUN’S DEBUTHouston quarterback Deshaun Watson will make his playoff debut in his second year in the NFL. Don’t expect the 12th overall pick in the 2017 draft to be daunted by the challenge after he played plenty of huge games at Clemson, highlighted by leading his team to the national title game twice. The Tigers lost to Alabama when Watson was a sophomore before he helped Clemson beat Alabama 35-31 for the 2016 national championship.“It’s just another opportunity for myself and this whole team to be able to show what we’ve got and put in the work https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Jeremiah-George-Jersey ,” Watson said. “I’ve played in a lot of big games before in college and stuff, but you can’t really pit college playoffs with the NFL. This is the hardest business, top-notch. It’s a whole new season, a whole new speed of game. So it’s going to be new for me (and) it’s going to be a lot of fun.”TURNAROUND TIMEIndy didn’t just rebound from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs. It rewrote the book.While the oft-criticized offensive line allowed a league-low 18 sacks after giving up a league-high 56 in 2017, the biggest change came on defense, where the Colts were ranked No. 11. They had the league’s leading tackler, 26 takeaways, allowed only 16.4 points over the final eight games, and were one of three teams that didn’t allow a 100-yard rusher all season.The Colts know it will take more of the same to advance.“The last time we did a good job, that was great for us, but this is a new challenge this week,” Reich said when asked about defending Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins. “I’m sure they are going to try to get him going.”