NFL playoff picture: Texans clinch berth and eliminate Colts, while Broncos end Chiefs' 9-year reign atop AFC West

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks after the Houston Texans' win over the Los Angeles Chargers, which clinched the Texans a playoff berth, eliminated the Indianapolis Colts and won the AFC West for the Denver Broncos.

NFL offseason trade replaces Colts’ Daniel Jones with NFC West quarterback

The Daniel Jones experiment proved to be the right decision for the Indianapolis Colts. They entered the 2025 NFL season with little expectations before the former New York Giants star took the league by storm.

Anthony Richardson opens up on ‘freaky’ injury that derailed season in Colts practice return

Anthony Richardson is back. The Colts quarterback returned to practice on Thursday and spoke to reporters about the scary orbital fracture injury he suffered when a resistance band used during warmups for Indianapolis’ Week 6 game against the Cardinals snapped into his eye.

Superstar Return for Colts Looking Very Promising for 49ers Matchup

This means the Colts will play with backup Luke Tenuta on the left side, and rookie Jalen Travis on the right against the 49ers. Wide receiver Anthony Gould also won't make the game, meaning that Coleman Owen will likely get another opportunity as the kick/punt returner for the Colts.

Colts are sixth team since merger to start 7-1 and miss playoffs

The Texans' 20-16 win over the Chargers eliminated the Colts from playoff contention and made them the rare team to open a season 7-1 before failing to qualify for the postseason.
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