The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> faced a tough test at Lucas Oil Stadium, but in a back-and-forth battle, they managed to overcome the Indianapolis Colts and secure a crucial victory. With just a few games remaining, the AFC South is heating up.



CJ Stroud’s team now stands at 7-5-1, while the Colts are no longer the division leaders, having been overtaken by the Jaguars. After Week 13, the Jaguars top the AFC South, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Colts</a> sit in second place, the Texans are third, and the Titans remain stuck at the bottom.



Looking ahead, Shane Steichen’s squad has a 75% chance of punching its ticket to the playoffs despite the recent setback, trailing just behind <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jacksonville-jaguars">Jacksonville</a>, who holds an 80% probability.



Houston, for its part, has somehow steadied its turbulent season and currently holds a 64% chance of making the playoffs, according to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL’s official site</a>. With just a handful of games remaining, nothing is decided in this division.



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<h2>AFC South: Week 14 showdowns</h2>



Week 14 is shaping up to be a defining moment for the AFC South, featuring a slate of highly anticipated matchups. The division lead hangs in the balance as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts clash in a massive head-to-head battle that will have immediate playoff seeding implications. 


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Elsewhere, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans">Tennessee Titans</a> face a daunting road test when they visit the tough Browns defense. Finally, the Houston Texans face the biggest challenge of their season, traveling to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Chiefs for the Sunday Night Football spotlight. This trio of intense contests is guaranteed to shake up the division standings.


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AFC South standings and NFL playoff picture updated after Colts-Texans in Week 13

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Just minutes into the action at Lucas Oil Stadium, in a scene no one ever wants to see, the Indianapolis Colts’ new defensive star began limping without any clear contact. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sauce-gardner">Sauce Gardner</a>, the former Jet, was forced to leave the field with assistance from the training staff.



According to reporter Ari Meirov, who shared the update on his official X account (formerly Twitter), the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Colts</a> announced that the cornerback suffered a non-contact calf injury, and has been ruled out for the rest of today’s game.



One of the most impactful defensive players in the league arrived in Indianapolis at the last trade deadline to strengthen a unit that had been questioned throughout the campaign. It will now be a matter of determining the severity of his injury to understand what it could mean moving forward.



<h2>Gardner’s numbers during his short stint with the Colts</h2>



Cornerback Sauce Gardner has established himself as a premier shutdown defender in the Indianapolis Colts’ secondary this season. While the interceptions haven’t piled up, his presence alone has deterred opposing quarterbacks. 



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Gardner has accumulated 26 total tackles and is tied for the team lead with 8 passes defensed (PD), a testament to his elite coverage skills. Remarkably, he has yet to record an interception or a forced fumble, but his exceptional rate of breaking up passes highlights his continuous impact on stifling the opposition’s passing game.



<h2>Gardner’s arrival in Indianapolis</h2>



The Indianapolis Colts made one of the most significant moves at the recent trade deadline, acquiring All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner in a blockbuster deal. The decision by Colts management to pay a premium price for the former Jet immediately signaled their commitment to competing for a title this season.



Two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027) and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell are what the New York franchise received, having stocked up on future draft selections — making Gardner’s arrival in Indianapolis far from cheap.



Gardner’s arrival instantly solidified the team’s secondary, providing the elite, lockdown coverage defender that the Colts defense had been missing. This bold trade has since paid dividends, transforming Indianapolis’s defensive unit into one of the league’s most formidable forces heading into the final stretch.

Colts provide quick injury update on Sauce Gardner as star CB exits Texans game early

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Texans</a> are hunting the NFL Playoffs. For that, they need a good outing today against the Indianapolis Colts. These are the team’s outlooks depending on if they win or lose the game.



The Texans (6-5) are one place off of the playoffs, hence their chances rely heavily on what they do today vs. the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colts</a>. As of now, they have a 46% chance of going to the postseason. However, a win would send them all the way to a 65% of chances.



A loss, however, would be really detrimental to the Texans’ hopes as their probabilities would fall all the way to 34%. In other words, a loss would almost guarantee the Texans are out of the playoffs with just a month to play.



<h2>The Texans have been on a roll lately</h2>



Despite not having their starting quarterback in recent weeks, the Texans have managed to get momentum thanks to a fierce defense. Houston is on a three-game winning streak and the good news for the team is that starting QB <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CJ Stroud</a> is back after clearing concussion protocol.



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With Stroud back, the team should see a boost on its offensive production. Meaning, the elite defense would get some help on the other side of the field. Stroud has had an up and down season, but his upside is too big to ignore.


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<h2>The Colts can’t afford to lose</h2>



Indianapolis is pretty much guaranteed to be in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Playoffs, but if the team wants to host a postseason game, the Colts need to win the game. They are 8-3 and the Jaguars are 7-4, so if the Colts lose and the Jaguars win, they’d be tied and the division might slip away from them.



Hence, the Colts, who lost their last game after leading it by 11 in the fourth quarter, need to bounce back strongly. It won’t be easy as the Texans are a very tough team to score on, but Indianapolis is 6-0 at home, and it will try to keep it that way.

What happens if Texans lose or win against Colts today in NFL Week 13?

What happens if Texans lose or win against Colts today in NFL Week 13? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a> and the Houston Texans are poised for a Week 13 matchup with significant implications beyond just securing a victory. Both teams are eyeing potential playoff berths dependent on this critical game, and fans are eagerly anticipating whether Tyler Warren will make an appearance on the field.



Initially listed as questionable due to an illness, Warren is ultimately active for the Colts’ crucial game against the Texans today. Great news for Daniel Jones and the offense, as the tight end has been crucial for the unit this year.



In eight games as a starter, he has amassed 662 receiving yards, 55 receptions, three touchdowns, and 32 first-downs, marking his impact on the roster throughout these 11 games so far.



<h2>Texans will be without two players</h2>



While the Colts anxiously await news on Warren, the Texans have confirmed the absence of two players for their Week 13 game against the Colts. Ajani Carter and Jamal Hill will be sidelined due to hamstring injuries.

Is Tyler Warren playing today for Colts vs Texans in Week 13 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Tyler Warren playing today for Colts vs Texans in Week 13 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

Besides Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor leading the offense, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts </a>have relied on a renovated defense to become one of the best teams in the AFC in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season.



Indianapolis fired Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator and hired Lou Anarumo to replace him shortly after the 2024 season finished. Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor fired Anarumo, the leader of their Super Bowl LVI defense, and replaced him with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden.



The Colts’ defense is thriving this year, and Anarumo has gotten his flowers. So much so that he’s getting head-coaching buzz ahead of the upcoming coaching carousel. However, the coordinator doesn’t seem to be losing sleep over it.



<h2>Lou Anarumo ignores head-coaching candidacy buzz</h2>



Ahead of Sunday’s duel against the Houston Texans, Anarumo expressed his desire to be a head coach down the road, but insisted that it wasn’t his priority at the time.



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“I’d be lying to you if I said that down the road that wasn’t something that would be a career goal, but my full attention is on the Houston Texans,” Anarumo told The Indianapolis Star on Tuesday. “And they better be, because they’re a really good football team. While I appreciate all that stuff, my main — and sole — focus is on the Texans this week.”



The Colts will try to bounce back after losing to Patrick Mahomes and Co. in Week 12. They have everything to beat the Texans, including a strong defense that has put pressure on every quarterback it has faced.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a> have revived Daniel Jones‘ career. However, as the team enters the last stretch of the season, it’s been revealed that the quarterback is injured, but apparently, he is willing to tough it out for the team.



According to Ian Rapoport of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Network, Jones suffered a fracture in his fibula. However, a source told Rapoport that Jones “looked good” despite the injury. Rapoport also confirmed that someone close to Jones said the quarterback is not concerned about the injury.



It’s concerning that the injury is a fracture in a delicate bone. It’s not devastating as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daniel-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jones</a>, as tough as he is, will play through it. It remains to be seen if that will limit his play, though.



<h2>The Colts backup plan is not great</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-richardson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Richardson</a> was benched when Jones arrived. However, if Jones is forced to miss time, Richardson isn’t available either, as he is just returning from IR after needing a surgery to repair his orbital bone.



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Still, last week he was a healthy scratch against the Chiefs. Meaning, the Colts lean towards sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard. Leonard is not precisely a rookie to be excited for, and Richardson seems to be on the way out of the team. Hence, if Jones is not there, troubles will rise for the Colts.


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<h2>Colts have a tough closing schedule</h2>



The Colts are first in the AFC South with an 8-3 record. However, they are closely followed by the Jaguars (7-4) and the Texans (6-5). When looking at the schedule, the Colts don’t have much margin of error if they want to stay atop the AFC South. All the games remaining for the Colts are against teams fighting for playoffs spots.



<ul><li>Week 13: vs. Texans</li><li>Week 14: at Jacksonville</li><li>Week 15: at Seattle</li><li>Week 16: vs. 49ers</li><li>Week 17: vs. Jaguars</li><li>Week 18: at Houston</li></ul>

Colts receive concerning yet not devastating news regarding Daniel Jones

Colts receive concerning yet not devastating news regarding Daniel Jones - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a> remain a strong team in the 2025 NFL season. Despite suffering a 23-20 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the Colts (8-3) are still in the conversation for the playoffs.



Besides Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor leading one of the most explosive offenses in the league, the defense has improved massively since the arrival of Lou Anarumo. The defensive coordinator was fired by the Cincinnati Bengals after the 2024 season, and it didn’t take long for the Colts to acquire his services.



Anarumo’s defense has played at a high level, pressuring its opponents successfully week after week. The Colts haven’t allowed 30 points in a single game this season, and Anarumo’s performance is drawing attention around the league.



<h2>Giants reportedly interested in Lou Anarumo</h2>



Many teams will be in search of a new head coach after the 2025 season. The New York Giants, who recently fired Brian Daboll, are already looking for options to take over. According to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> insider Josina Anderson, Anarumo is on their radar.



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“A league source says Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is expected to receive strong consideration for the Giants head coach vacancy this upcoming cycle, while also emphasizing his familiarity and relationship with current general manager Joe Schoen,” Anderson reported. “It remains to be seen how much said connection will influence ownership, relative to Schoen’s status, once the search is complete.”



The Colts are enjoying a lot of success. Anarumo has played a key role in their turnaround. Even if the Giants go with a different candidate, the defensive coordinator should draw attention from other franchises.&nbsp;

Colts coach reportedly on the radar of NFC team

Colts coach reportedly on the radar of NFC team - Bolavip US

In Week 12, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a> faced the Kansas City Chiefs in a thrilling and intense matchup. Despite holding a strong lead for most of the game, the Colts were unable to secure the victory and ultimately suffered a tough loss to Patrick Mahomes and his team.



A few days later, head coach Shane Steichen reflected on the defeat and acknowledged that his play-calling may not have been good enough to take down a team as solid and disciplined as the Chiefs.



“You always go back and self-evaluate those situations,” HC Shane Steichen said. “I really thought that last drive in regulation when we went pass, pass, pass, I could have called some runs there. Absolutely could have eaten up some time there, but, you know, in hindsight, it just didn’t work out, and I look at myself first and foremost in those situations to get better for our guys moving forward.”



<h2>The offense wasn’t the only issue</h2>



The Colts entered the fourth quarter with a 20–9 lead, but neither the offense nor the defense managed to close out the game. Kansas City mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring 14 unanswered points to force overtime and eventually win 23–20.



Indianapolis’ defense, dominant through the first three quarters, struggled to contain Mahomes in the final minutes. Meanwhile, the offense faltered at the worst possible time. The Colts received the ball first in overtime but went three-and-out, missing a crucial opportunity to regain momentum.



From there, the defense couldn’t stop Mahomes from driving downfield to seal the victory. While Daniel Jones and the offense must improve their late-game execution, the defense also failed to deliver when it mattered most.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> won against the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 12. This means the team’s record improves to 6-5 and their NFL Playoffs hopes are still alive even though it’s a tricky situation. Can they still play in the postseason?



It was the fourth time this season that the Chiefs couldn’t score a touchdown in the first half. That’s how irregular their season has been. After the win, the Chiefs have 59% chances to go to the playoffs. While over 50%, it’s still almost a coin toss.



With a 6-5 record after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colts</a> game, divisional rivals Denver Broncos (9-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) still are ahead of them. Kansas City remains third in the AFC West only above the Raiders (2-8).



<h2>Andy Reid hasn’t missed the playoffs in more than a decade</h2>



Looking at the fact that the Chiefs would likely need a Wild Card spot to go into the playoffs, the mission is almost impossible. The Chiefs are out of the AFC’s best seven seeds so the comeback to go to the postseason would be miraculous. The last time that Andy Reid missed the playoffs was back in 2014.



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However, it was very different. The Chiefs had Alex Smith at quarterback back then and also, they finished 9-7, at least with a winning record, something that doesn’t look like a guarantee this year either. At least for now, the Chiefs are still alive.


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<h2>What’s the Chiefs’ remaining schedule?</h2>



Kansas City visits the Dallas Cowboys on a short week as part of the Thanksgiving schedule. Then, it hosts the Houston Texans’ elite defense at Arrowhead. Week 15 has the Chiefs hosting divisional rivals Chargers. It’s a tricky span for Kansas City.



To end the season, they have two very winnable games and a tough one. They visit two of the worst teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> in Tennessee (Week 16) and Las Vegas (Week 18). The tough game is at home against the Broncos.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taylor Swift</a> has made it known that, if she can, she will attend the Kansas City Chiefs homes games. Today, they face the Indianapolis Colts in a must-win game and everyone is wondering if the pop icon will be in attendance.



It’s not clear if Taylor Swift is in attendance for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiefs</a> game vs Colts. Every time Swift attends a game, the buzz around her is notable. She has also made quite the connection with the Chiefs Kingdom. It seems like she is not at Arrowhead because when she is, she usually gets camera time and she hasn’t been shown yet on the broadcast.



Taylor Swift has attended the Chiefs’ five home games this year, and the record is 4-1 at Arrowhead. Hence, it’s safe to say the singer has been a good luck charm for the Chiefs. This is exposed as well by the Chiefs’ away record, which stands at 1-4 without Swift in attendance.



<h2>Kelce is having himself a season</h2>



Many were quick to all but retire tight end <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travis Kelce</a>. Maybe, Taylor Swift’s fiancé deserves more respect. He is having a stellar season, arguably the best in the last couple of years. At 36 years old, Kelce is still delivering. He is on pace to get more than a thousand yards for the season and seven touchdowns. Kelce is aging like fine wine.



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If Kelce delivers on his projections, he will marry Taylor Swift after his best season since 2022. The four-time All Pro is a living legend, but he is committed to still create damage despite not being in his prime.


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<h2>Taylor Swift has engaged well with Chiefs’ fans</h2>



When she first attended a Chiefs game, Swift had a shy approach. She admitted she didn’t know much of football. Now, she is very connected with the fans, she is beloved in Arrowhead. That atmosphere would be great for a crucial game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colts</a>.



Kansas City is a place where you feel welcome and if your fiancé is a team legend, people there will surely engage in friendly ways with you. Then, you add Swift’s personality and how she has learned about the city and football, and it’s a marriage -no pun intended- made in heaven between the fans and her.

Is Taylor Swift in attendance today for the Chiefs vs Colts game in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Taylor Swift in attendance today for the Chiefs vs Colts game in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> will go head to head against the Indianapolis Colts in one of the best games in Week 12. Still, for a crucial game like this, it’s good to see if weapons like Xavier Worthy will suit up or not.



Originally listed as questionable in the team’s injury report, according to Ian Rapoport of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Network, Worthy is expected to play. Worthy has been a very reliable weapon for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.



Worthy has 27 catches for 281 yards and one touchdown while also carrying the ball seven times for 73 yards. He is a very speedy player that gives the Chiefs a big dynamic on offense.



<h2>Rashee Rice is also suiting up</h2>



Since returning from suspension, Rice has played four games this season. In those games, Rice has 26 catches for 253 yards and three touchdowns. With Worthy and Rice, there are no excuses for the Chiefs to not move the chains.



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While Worthy brings speed and is used as a gadget, Rice is a volume receiver that has safe hands and good route running. The Chiefs need this win badly so both receivers need to step up for the game vs. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colts</a>.


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<h2>What are the Chiefs’ playoffs chances?</h2>



Right now, the Chiefs’ postseason odds are not great. With a loss to the Colts, the Chiefs’ chances to go to the playoffs are only 29%. If Kansas City wins, though, its odds are boosted all the way up to 57%. That’s why this team needs to win badly.



Kansas City is the ninth seed right now with a 5-5 record. It trails <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston</a> (8th seed) and Jacksonville (7th seed – last playoffs spot). The race to get into January football is very tight.

Is Xavier Worthy playing today for Chiefs vs Colts in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Xavier Worthy playing today for Chiefs vs Colts in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

Stopping <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> and the Kansas City Chiefs is not an easy task. As Daniel Jones prepares to score points, the Indianapolis Colts also got massive news to enforce their defense ahead of their Week 12 game.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colts</a> activated cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. from injured reserve. Hence, they will finally have their star CB duo of Ward and Sauce Gardner ready to lock up on the Chiefs receivers.



Ward hasn’t played since Week 5. He suffered a concussion and, as he told James Boyd of TheAthletic.com, “I was throwing up, getting dizzy. I was&nbsp;getting dizzy for like a month. That wasn’t normal, so that was like a real-deal traumatic injury for me. A lot of emotions and everything like that, so it was pretty tough, but I’m feeling good now.” It was a bad time for the cornerback.



<h2>Was Ward playing great before the injury?</h2>



Absolutely. During the four games that Ward has played this year, he had three passes defended. Ward also allowed just 14 completions. Given the fact that the Colts have been demolishing teams, hence the opposing teams are throwing much more than usual against them, Ward season was going great.



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Ward has been a top corner for a while now. In fact, in 2023, he was a Pro Bowler and second team All Pro while leading the NFL in passes defended with 23 and having five interceptions. Ward is 29 years old so he is still in his prime and comes just in time to try and limit Patrick Mahomes and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiefs</a>.


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<h2>The Colts are a Super Bowl contender</h2>



The secondary with Ward and Gardner should be one of the best in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. The Colts have a top 10 scoring defense and a top five rushing defense, they won’t allow points easily.



On offense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daniel-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daniel Jones</a> appears to be a capable quarterback in Shane Steichen’s scheme. Jonathan Taylor is having a sensational season that could put him in Offensive Player of the Year contention, a star tight end in Tyler Warren and a plethora of quality receivers like Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.

Daniel Jones, Colts get massive help on defense ahead of Week 12 game vs Chiefs

Daniel Jones, Colts get massive help on defense ahead of Week 12 game vs Chiefs - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive after starting the season with a 5-5 record. They were considered <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders by many experts, but as the weeks have passed, Andy Reid’s team has struggled to get going, and consecutive losses to the Bills and Broncos have left them on the ropes.



Meanwhile, the Colts are one of the biggest surprises in the NFL. With an 8-2 record, Indianapolis controls the AFC South and is competing for home-field advantage with the Patriots and Broncos. Because of this, Shane Steichen is a strong candidate for Coach of the Year.



So, in one of the most anticipated games on the schedule, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and the Chiefs cannot afford to slip if they hope to make another championship run. Read here to find out what happens if Kansas City loses or wins against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12.



<h2>What happens if the Chiefs lose to the Colts?</h2>



If the Chiefs lose to the Colts in Week 12, Kansas City will fall to a 5-6 record, something almost no one expected before the season began. Then, as the No. 9 seed in the AFC, Kansas City would have to practically win all of their remaining games to keep their playoff hopes alive.


 

 


In case the Colts beat the Chiefs, the rest of the schedule would be an uphill battle. The remaining opponents for Patrick Mahomes’ team are the Cowboys, Texans, Chargers, Titans, Broncos, and Raiders.



The path to a very complicated Super Bowl run for Kansas City has to start at Arrowhead Stadium, and they would probably need an 11-6 record to feel safe. If the Chiefs shock the NFL with an impressive streak, anything could be possible in the playoffs.


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<h2>What happens if the Chiefs win against the Colts?</h2>



If the Chiefs win over the Colts, they would reach a 6-5 record and control their own destiny to make the playoffs. Kansas City would remain three games behind the Broncos in the AFC West, but the priority is securing a wild-card spot.



<h2>Are the Chiefs eliminated from playoffs with loss to the Colts?</h2>



The Chiefs would not be eliminated from the playoffs if they lose to the Colts, but according to NFL analytics, they would only have a 35% chance of making the postseason if they fall to a 5-6 record.



On the other hand, if they beat Indianapolis, Andy Reid’s team would have a 65% chance of making the playoffs and would remain in the race for a wild-card spot against teams like the Bills, Chargers, Jaguars, and Texans.

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What happens if Chiefs lose or win against Colts in Week 12? - Bolavip US

What happens if Chiefs lose or win with Colts?

What happens if Kansas City Chiefs lose or win against Indianapolis Colts in Week 12?

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a> have received a significant boost ahead of their Week 12 showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daniel-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daniel Jones</a> has been dealing with an injury, yet he is set to play in a key match for his club.



Jones has been working his way back from a lingering fibula issue, and his potential return would be a major lift for an Indianapolis offense. The club unveiled on Friday’s injury report that the quarterback was a full participant, which means he is set to play this weekend.



This would definitely give Indianapolis a better chance of keeping pace with a high-powered Chiefs offense led by Mahomes — especially as Kansas City looks to rebound from an up-and-down stretch this season.



<h2>If Jones gets injured, the Colts are in serious trouble</h2>



Daniel Jones’ injury scare has undoubtedly raised alarms for the Colts. Even though he was listed as a full participant in Friday’s practice, Indianapolis needs him to stay healthy if the team hopes to remain a true contender in the AFC.



Earlier this year, the Colts placed Anthony Richardson on injured reserve as he recovers from an orbital fracture. While recent reports suggest that the young quarterback could return soon, he remains unavailable for now.



With Richardson still on IR, the Colts have only Riley Leonard backing up Jones on the active roster. The rookie, taken in the sixth round this year, is on the team for a reason — but he’s not the quarterback Indianapolis wants to rely on while carrying legitimate contender expectations.


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This week, the Colts face the Chiefs in a crucial matchup that could determine their playoff path. A win would all but basically secure Indianapolis a postseason berth, while a loss would complicate the AFC South club’s push for a spot in the next round.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Indianapolis Colts</a> will return to action on Sunday in a much-anticipated matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. While they aren’t as dominant as before, the Chiefs remain a dangerous opponent, and beating them would boost Indianapolis’ confidence for the remainder of the season.&nbsp;



After suffering a 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9, the Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in Week 10. They have won five of their last games and a win against the Chiefs would keep them in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.&nbsp;



Kansas City is in the middle of a two-game losing streak. They have a 5-5 record and rank third in the AFC West division, trailing the Denver Broncos (9-2) and the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4).&nbsp;



<h2>Analyst predicts Colts will edge out Chiefs in Week 12</h2>



Despite living in different realities, many expect this game to be close. The Colts would reach a new level with a win, while the Chiefs would be one game below the .500 mark.&nbsp;There’s a lot at stake at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, but CBS Sports’ John Breech thinks the Colts will get a 27-24 win: 



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“The Colts have a chance to roll into Kansas City and deliver a knockout blow to the Chiefs’ division title chances while also putting their playoff hopes on life support. The Colts will be coming into this game off a bye, which means that the NFL’s leading rusher, Jonathan Taylor, will have had some time to rest his legs. Again, and I can’t repeat this enough, I hate picking against the Chiefs at home, but I can’t pick against the Colts here. Indiana Jones conquers Kansas City,” he said.



This game can change the trajectory of the season for each team, but the Chiefs are the ones with the most to lose.&nbsp;

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