Author: Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star

“When you’re ready to take that step, we’re right here,” Colts coach Frank Reich said of team’s message to Ryan Kelly as he deals with family tragedy.

The Colts ran 26 passing plays in a row, despite having the NFL’s leading rusher Jonathan Taylor, in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers.

The Colts managed to pick up a vital win thanks to the steady play of Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor, among others.

Blackmon had 31 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, a pass defended and a fumble forced this season, and there’s no obvious answer to who will replace him.

Jacob Eason got his first NFL game action Sunday and it did not go great. But the Colts still have confidence in him if Carson Wentz can’t play.

The Colts will map out a treatment plan for injured quarterback Carson Wentz this week. Jacob Eason will start if Wentz can’t play.

It’s too early to determine the severity of Colts QB Carson Wentz’s injury on Sunday in Indy’s loss to the Rams. “It did not feel good,” he said.

It’s unclear exactly when Colts starting quarterback Carson Wentz and Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly can return after being placed on the COVID-19 list.

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton has an injury to his upper back or neck. OT Sam Tevi will miss the season with a torn ACL.