Colts Blue Zone Podcast

Nick Foles has been named the starting quarterback over Matt Ryan as the Colts prepare to take on the Chargers. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show news, including the QB change, Jonathan Taylor's season-ending injury and Pro Bowl nods. The gang then previews Monday night's game by discussing injuries (23:29), breaking down this Chargers team (26:15), detailing keys to the...

What is there to even say when your team gives up a 33-point halftime lead? A lot actually. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Jonathan Taylor's injury. The duo then recaps the Colts' improbable loss to the Vikings (2:23), discusses takeaways (18:06) and breaks down the playoff picture (36:42) and draft order (39:09). Join us Thursday as we preview the Colts' Monday night m...

The Colts come out of their bye to face the Vikings, who just suffered their third loss of the season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Indy's coaching situation. The trio then talks news, including honors for Shaquille Leonard (10:03), T.Y. Hilton's new team (11:24), the Titans firing their general manager (15:33) and the draft order (24:21). The fellas t...

For three quarters, the Colts gave the Cowboys a run for their money. And then the fourth quarter happened... Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. They then discuss takeaways (11:49), including what to do with Matt Ryan, and check out the draft order (32:01). Join us next week as we preview the Colts' trip to Minnesota. And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @Colt...

The Colts have a tall task ahead of them Sunday night in Dallas. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing which Colts deserve Pro Bowl recognition. The gang then previews Indy's matchup with the Cowboys by discussing injuries (8:11), breaking down this Dallas team (16:12), detailing keys to the game (33:31) and making predictions (46:15). Join us Monday as we reca...

Offensive struggles continued to plague the Colts Monday night as Indianapolis lost a close one to the Steelers. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways (18:55) and takes a look at where the Colts stand in both the AFC playoff picture (35:45) and the draft order (38:04). Join us Thursday as the crew previews Indy's primetime matchup with...

The Colts have lost seven straight to the Steelers but have a chance to end that streak on a national stage. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing three former Colts who this week were named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The gang then previews the Monday-night matchup by discussing injuries (11:55), breaking down this Pittsburgh...

The Colts ran out of gas down the stretch and let a win over the Eagles slip away. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. They then discuss takeaways (21:20) and take a look at where the Colts stand in the AFC playoff picture, as well as draft position (34:17). Join us Wednesday as we preview Indy's Monday night matchup with the Steelers. And follow the Colts Blue Zone...

Can Jeff Saturday and the Colts build on last week's win over the Raiders by taking down the 8-1 Eagles? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The trio then discusses injuries (13:56), breaks down this Philadelphia team (19:28), details keys to the game (41:25) and makes predictions (50:33). Join us Monday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game and discuss takeawa...

Not too shabby for a coach with no experience! Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the Colts' win over the Raiders in Jeff Saturday's first game as head coach. The pair then discusses takeaways (19:11), injuries (36:58), the AFC South (42:50) and expectations for Indianapolis going forward (43:31). Join us Thursday as we preview the Colts' matchup with the Eagles. And follow...

It's been an... interesting week in Indianapolis to say the least. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins spend the bulk of the show reacting to Monday's wild press conference, speculating on the futures of Jeff Saturday and Chris Ballard and discussing what we can expect from first-time play caller Parks Frazier. Oh yeah, and there's a game this weekend. The fellas wrap up the show by prev...

The Colts have "parted ways" with head coach Frank Reich. In his place, the team brought in JEFF SATURDAY?! Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Reich's firing. The duo then dives into the Saturday hire (13:48) and explores the future of the team. Join us Thursday as we'll have more on Saturday and preview his first game as interim head coach. Follow the Colts Blue Zone on Tw...

The Colts will head to New England after offloading their offensive coordinator and a top playmaker. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the firing of Marcus Brady and the Nyheim Hines trade. The trio then previews Indy's matchup with the Patriots by discussing injuries (15:51), breaking down this Pats team, detailing keys to the game (35:20) and making predi...

The same old problems plagued the Colts in Sam Ehlinger's first start. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping Indy's 17-16 loss to Washington. They then discuss injuries (14:42), takeaways from the game (16:22) and what to expect from this team for the remainder of the season (32:22). The fellas end the show by speculating on the trade deadline (38:36) and checking in on the AFC...

The Sam Ehlinger era begins Sunday against the Commanders. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Matt Ryan's comments on being benched and noting a few Colts roster moves (7:55). The pair then previews the matchup by discussing injuries (11:42), breaking down this Washington team (17:16), detailing keys to the game (20:55) and making predictions (41:08). Join us Monday as Chap...

Things are changing in Indianapolis. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the Colts' move to name Sam Ehlinger their starting quarterback. The duo then briefly recaps Indy's loss to the Titans (25:46), breaks down takeaways from the game (28:46) and checks in on the AFC South (37:42). Join us Thursday as the crew previews the Colts' upcoming matchup with the Commanders. And f...

A win over the Titans, and the Colts are suddenly division leaders! Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths begin the show with news, including the implications of Carson Wentz's injury, Jim Irsay's comments and Sam Ehlinger. The duo then previews Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (25:10), examining this Titans team (33:12), breaking down keys to the game (46:46) and making predictions (53:00). Joi...

After being shut out in Jacksonville in week 2, the Colts have a chance to redeem themselves against the Jaguars on Sunday. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news. The gang then looks at injuries (10:37), breaks down this Jaguars team (20:51), lays out keys to the game (38:14) and makes predictions (57:11). Join us Monday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the g...

It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win! Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the Colts' overtime victory over the Broncos. The pair then discusses injuries (31:03), takeaways from the game (35:02) and checks in on the division race (55:29). Join us next week as the Blue Zone crew previews Indy's rematch with the Jaguars. And follow us on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone. https://twitter.c...

The Colts have an opportunity to get back to .500 Thursday in Denver. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The trio then previews the game by discussing injuries (7:48), analyzing this Broncos team (20:03), breaking down keys to the game (45:08) and making predictions (59:59). Be sure to join us Friday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game and discuss takeaways....

The Colts came up short in their comeback attempt against the Titans on Sunday. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. They then discuss injuries (24:05), takeaways from Indy's performance (27:04) and check in on the still-winnable AFC South (39:43). Be sure to join us Wednesday as the Blue Zone crew previews Indianapolis' Thursday night matchup with the Broncos. And f...

As Jim Irsay will tell you, this is a big week for the Colts with the division rival Titans coming to town. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news. Griffths then poses an interesting would-you-rather question regarding the 2020 draft (5:03). The gang then previews Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (13:06), breaking down this Tennessee team (33:00), de...

The Colts picked up their first win of the season Sunday with a huge upset victory over the Chiefs. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses injuries (20:23), breaks down takeaways from the game (21:32) and checks in on the AFC South (36:51). Join us Thursday as the crew previews Indy's upcoming game vs the Titans. And follow the Colts Blue Zone on...

The Colts head into their home opener looking for their first win of the season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news and the Colts' issues to start the year. The gang then previews Sunday's matchup with Kansas City by talking injuries (14:40), breaking down this Chiefs team (24:35), detailing keys to the game (41:12) and making predictions (51:13). Follo...

Things got ugly in Jacksonville as the Colts took a 24-0 whooping. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways and asks themselves if it's too early in the season to hit the panic button (12:37). The fellas wrap up the show by taking a look around the AFC South (38:22).