Colts Blue Zone Podcast

We begin our offseason positional breakdown series by taking a look at how the Colts can make improvements at defensive end, an area that was lacking in 2021. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins kick off the show with news around the league, including the retirement of longtime Colts rival Tom Brady, Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL (8:41) and Washington's new team name (17:32). The...

The Colts have a long list of players with expiring contracts. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including some interesting messages from owner Jim Irsay and the firing of a Colts position coach. The gang then discusses 25 Colts who are set to become free agents (35:38) and debates whether Indianapolis should re-sign them or let them walk.

Before fully shifting into offseason mode, the Blue Zone crew looks back on the wild year that was. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including several members of the Colts' staff interviewing for positions elsewhere. The trio then recaps the 2021 season (16:57) and discusses the strong comments general manager Chris Ballard made during a recent press conferen...

Gather 'round listeners. What happened Sunday in Jacksonville was traumatic, but to move forward we must address the past. Joe Hopkins and Mike Chappell briefly recap the Colts' season-ending loss to the Jaguars before giving their reaction (10:46) to one of the worst losses in franchise history. Bless you for listening.

To make the playoffs, the Colts need a win in Jacksonville, a place where Indianapolis hasn't won since 2014. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including more COVID updates for the Colts. The fellas then preview Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (15:16), breaking down this Jaguars team (20:48), detailing keys to the game (44:52) and making predictions (54:56).

With a playoff spot there for the taking, the Colts couldn't get it done against the Raiders. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways (18:35) and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (35:08) with just one week left in the season!

The Colts can secure a playoff spot with a win over the Raiders. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some major news surrounding the NFL's COVID rules and what it means for the players on Indy's ever-evolving COVID list. Chappell then speaks on Ryan Kelly's return to football (16:43). Finally, the gang previews the Colts' matchup with the Raiders by discussing injurie...

With COVID-19 cases piling up, the Colts overcame a shorthanded roster to defeat the Cardinals in Arizona. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including the latest on the Colts' COVID situation and how it will impact the team moving forward. The duo then recaps the game (9:32), discusses takeaways (25:35) and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (31:43) with just two weeks remai...

Can the Colts stay hot in Arizona on Christmas Day? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including a couple Colts receiving some recognition. The trio then previews the game by discussing injuries (13:43), breaking down this Cardinals team (21:09), detailing keys to the game (47:18) and making predictions (53:17). [NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Colts...

The Colts took down the New England Patriots Saturday in their biggest win of the season thus far. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins recap the game (3:48), discuss takeaways (27:39) and break down the AFC playoff picture (47:41) with just three weeks to go.

The Colts come out of their bye to take on the top-seed Patriots on Saturday night. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases around the NFL. The gang then breaks down the AFC Playoff picture (13:39), where a lot of movement has taken place. The fellas then preview the game by discussing injuries (20:32), breaking down thi...

The Colts remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race after obliterating the Texans. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (12:32) and breaking down the AFC playoff picture (28:16).

The Colts are looking to put the Buccaneers loss behind them with a bounce-back win in Houston. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show with news of the week and a reaction to Wednesday's Hard Knocks episode. The crew then provides an injury update (19:13), breaks down this Texans team (29:52), details keys to the game (42:27) and makes predictions (52:52)!

The Colts couldn't hold onto a 10-point second-half lead Sunday as the Buccaneers handed Indy their sixth loss of the season. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the wild game. The duo then discusses takeaways (29:54), including what to make of the Colts' second half offense, and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (42:09) as we enter the final stretch.

Can the Colts keep it rolling with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers coming to town? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including two Colts advancing in their journey to make the Hall of Fame. The crew then discusses injuries (26:50), breaks down this Buccaneers team (36:42), details keys to the game (50:45) and makes predictions (1:00:10).

The Colts have now won five of their last six games after dominating the Bills 41-15 in Buffalo. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways (15:22) and breaks down the AFC playoff picture (33:09) as Indianapolis' postseason odds increase.

What happens in Buffalo will go a long way in determining the Colts' playoff fate. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show with news of the week, including the Colts' Hard Knocks debut. The trio then previews Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (17:17), breaking down this Bills team (27:41), detailing keys to the game (43:43) and making predictions (53:05).

The Colts no longer have a losing record after a hard-fought win over the Jaguars. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (13:37) and breaking down the AFC playoff picture (30:56).

To reach .500 on the year, the Colts must handle business against a Jaguars team coming off an upset win over the Bills. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week. The gang then previews the matchup by discussing injuries (8:50), breaking down this Jacksonville team (23:57), detailing keys to the game (37:00) and making predictions (50:08).

The Colts got the bounce-back performance they needed Thursday in a dominant win over the Jets. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the level of interest Indianapolis should have in Odell Beckham Jr. The duo then recaps the game (7:33), discusses injuries (21:08), takeaways (22:54) and looks ahead as the Colts hope to make a run at the playoffs (42:19).

With wins over the Titans and the Bengals this season, the Colts can't underestimate the Jets in this week's Thursday-night matchup. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The gang then provides an injury update (26:53), breaks down this Jets team (32:43), discusses keys to the game (49:22) and makes predictions (53:26).

A heartbreaking loss to the Titans puts the Colts at 3-5 and four games back in the division. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some major injury news. The duo then recaps the game (9:56), discusses takeaways (34:34) and breaks down what needs to happen for Indianapolis to have a shot at the postseason (51:12).

Thanks to their slow start, the Colts find themselves in a "must-win" game vs the division rival Titans. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week. The trio then provides an injury update (13:31), breaks down this Titans team (23:20), discusses keys to the game (35:32) and makes predictions (52:30).

The Colts have now won three of their last four after a Sunday night victory over the 49ers. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing takeaways (17:10) and taking a look around the AFC South (29:31).

The Colts have a shot at primetime redemption as they take on the 49ers Sunday night. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with some heavy news that includes major injuries to important players. The guys then check out the injury reports for this week's matchup (28:43), break down this 49ers team (37:49), discuss keys to the game (45:25) and make predictions (55:49).