Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier discuss the Colts' quarterback change, with Joe Flacco set to start this Sunday in place of Anthony Richardson. The trio also dives into intriguing storylines about the team, relating them to Taylor Swift songs as her three upcoming shows in Indianapolis approach. Lastly, Matt Taylor interviews Josh Downs as they engage in a fun game of "Trick or Treat," exploring the offensive threats posed by the Vikings ahead Sunday Night's game in Minnesota.

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz, The Jack Doyle Podcast and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.

<p>Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz, The Jack Doyle Podcast and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.</p>

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week.

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.

<p>Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.</p>

Official Podcast: Colts make quarterback change and Josh Downs joins the show

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The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to recap everything the guys heard during the offseason workout program. They discuss cornerback Charvarius Ward’s healthy mindset following a challenging 2025 season (1:38) and the expanded role defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau is expected to take on in his sophomore campaign (4:07).

The fellas also preview the start of OTAs next week by breaking down the biggest positional battles set to heat up on both offense and defense (9:36).

Lastly, Ryan Myrehn of the IMS Radio Network joins the show to preview Sunday’s 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (15:42).

Ward’s Reset, OTA Storylines & Indy 500 Preview | The Last Word

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JJ Stankevitz is joined on this week's podcast by rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft...and the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Boettcher explains what it felt like to get drafted after his two-sport path (0:47) and what it was like facing Tyler Warren in college (6:45). JJ and Bryce then run through five questions to get to know him (7:52).

Football vs. baseball & 5 questions with Bryce Boettcher | The Colts Show

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The Last Word, the off-season radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They started off by talking about their initial thoughts of the 2026 Colts schedule (1:43). Matt Taylor was joined by Chris Gahl, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer for Visit Indy about the Colts possibly hosting the NFL Draft (11:56). Lastly, Casey and Matt talk about what is more likely to happen – the NFL establishing a 4-team international division or the NFL playing 16 international games a year with every team playing overseas on an annual basis (31:37).

Colts 2026 Schedule Breakdown | The Last Word

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Official Podcast: Colts make quarterback change and Josh Downs joins the show

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