Colts Bluezone Podcast

The Colts come off a bye to visit the Detroit Lions in a game Indianapolis needs to win before the schedule gets tougher. Mike Chappell, Joe Hopkins and Dave Griffiths preview the matchup by providing injury updates, discussing keys to the game and making predictions.

After falling behind early to the Bengals 21-0, Philip Rivers led the Colts on a historic comeback to win 31-27. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the game, discuss key takeaways (16:26) and name their offensive and defensive players of the week (29:50).

After self-inflicted errors cost the Colts the game in Cleveland, Philip Rivers and company will look to rebound at home against the 1-3-1 Bengals. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show by discussing news around the league. The fellas then preview Indy's matchup with Cincinnati (18:14) by providing an update on injuries, breaking down keys to the game and making predictions.

Mike Chappell and producer Joe Hopkins recap the Colts' loss to the Browns, discuss takeaways from the game and ask themselves at what point does Indianapolis consider making a quarterback change?

The 3-1 Colts head north this week to Cleveland to take on a much improved 3-1 Browns team. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and producer Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the news of the week. Then the fellas break down the slew of injuries plaguing the Colts (19:22) and preview the matchup by highlighting the Browns' strengths and weaknesses (25:11), listing keys to the game and making predictions.

The Colts have now won three in a row after grinding out a win in Chicago. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the outing, discuss takeaways from the game and name their offensive and defensive players of the week.

The Colts dominated the Jets 36-7 to improve to 2-1. Now, they head to Chicago to take on the undefeated Bears. Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths analyze what's ahead for the Horseshoe.

The Colts host the New York Jets Sunday as Indianapolis tries to get above .500 on the season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins preview the matchup by discussing injuries, breaking down keys to the game and offering predictions.

The Colts came away with their first win of the season Sunday against the Vikings. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the game, discuss takeaways and break down injuries to Malik Hooker and Parris Campbell and what they mean for the team.

The Colts host the Vikings Sunday as both squads try to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins run through the news of the week before previewing the matchup (23:03) by breaking down the keys to the game and giving predictions.

Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins discuss takeaways from the Colts' week 1 loss at Jacksonville, including the fallout from Marlon Mack's injury and whether it's time for panic or patience in Indianapolis. (NOTE: Audio quality will improve in upcoming episodes)

It's game week, baby! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by providing news and notes from around the league. The guys then discuss the 53-man roster after cuts on Saturday (11:32), and preview the Colts' week 1 game in Jacksonville (33:48).

Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the latest news from around the league. The duo then provides updates on the buzz coming from Colts training camp (10:25), and you'll hear from Frank Reich and Philip Rivers. The fellas also predict surprise roster cuts in Indianapolis (29:42), and Joe talks fantasy football with the founder of the Roto Street Journal (32:16).

The Blue Zone crew begins the show by discussing the news of the week, including the Colts taking practice off Thursday to focus on social issues. The fellas also break down the biggest takeaways from the second week of training camp (13:48), and we hear from Frank Reich, Nick Sirianni and Darius Leonard. The show ends with a debate over which player could the Colts LEAST afford to lose to a season-ending injury (39:59).

Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin by discussing news around the league. The fellas then dive into the buzz around Colts training camp and hear from a few players (Rivers, Hooker, Kelly) as well as coach Frank Reich (9:01). The crew concludes the show by debating which Colts will be elected to their first Pro Bowl this season (48:38).

This bonus episode begins with defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's full media session from Aug. 7, cornerback Xavier Rhodes' full session from Aug. 10 (14:44) and tight end Jack Doyle's full session from Aug. 13 (22:43).

Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show by discussing the passing of legendary offensive line coach Howard Mudd, followed by the news of the week. We also hear from wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (21:29) and head coach Frank Reich (34:46). The fellas conclude the show by taking the over or under on some Colts prop bets available online (50:20).

Darius Leonard and Anthony Castonzo's (16:33) full Zoom session with the media Monday.

On this week's episode, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths & Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the latest news around the league, including opt outs from three Colts. The fellas also touch on T.Y. Hilton's injury (17:46), & hear from head coach Frank Reich (20:44) & quarterback Philip Rivers (31:11), who spoke with the media Wednesday. The crew wraps things up by debating the Colts' top 10 players for 2020 (53:05).

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich spoke with local media July 29. Here are their full interviews, beginning with Ballard.