What channel are the Colts on? What you should know for Colts vs. Saints
The Indianapolis Colts host the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 8 action.
The Colts (3-4) are coming off a 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns that featured a lot of ups and downs from quarterback Gardner Minshew, a fuller return from running back Jonathan Taylor and a couple of late penalties by cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. that led to Cleveland's winning touchdown.
The Saints (3-4) are playing their third straight game against the AFC South. New Orleans is coming off losses to the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars, and it has lost four of its past five games. The Saints have had some extra rest after playing the Jaguars on Thursday night in Week 7.
Colts vs. Saints storylines
∎ The Colts rank in top half of the league of most offensive categories (25.4 points per game, No. 6; 361.1 yards, No. 10) and in the lower half of most defensive categories (27.3 points allowed, No. 30; 351.3 yards allowed, No. 22).
∎ The Saints are middling on offense (19.0 points, No. 21; 326.0 yards, No. 17) and excel defensively (18.1 points allowed, No. 7; 285.7 yards allowed, No. 4). New Orleans has had red zone struggles (37.5% of such drives result in a TD, No. 28), and that has prompted sideline scoldings of receivers by quarterback Derek Carr.
∎ Saints receiver Chris Olave was arrested Monday night for reckless operation of motor vehicle.
NFL power rankings: Colts hold steady despite loss
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News, 21st, up 1 place from last week: Gardner Minshew has been a game replacement for Anthony Richardson and making a ton of fun plays as a passer and runner. But the Colts' defense keeps showing too many key holes every week, keeping them from contending.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports, 22nd, down 4 spots: Gardner Minshew did some good things against the Browns. But he also did a lot of bad things. That's just what happens when he plays quarterback.
Bleacher Report, 22nd: With three straight coming up against teams with losing records ahead of the bye week, the Colts have time to turn things around. However, between the turnovers and 76 points allowed the past two weeks, they are scuffling.
Frank Schwab, Yahoo, 20th, no change: Minshew joined Lamar Jackson as the only QBs in the NFL this season to have two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in a game, according to Fox 59/CBS 4's Mike Chappell. Minshew is the first Colts QB to ever pull off that feat. Minshew has some really good games, like Sunday. What's holding him back is the bad ones, which are too plentiful.
Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk, 17th, down 2 positions: They’re showing signs of progress, but they need to get some wins.
What channel are the Colts on vs. the Saints?
TV: Fox
Radio: 93.5, 97.1, 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Matt Taylor (play-by-play), Rick Venturi (analysis), Larra Overton (sideline reporting)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 230 and 813, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling, Dish, Amazon, NFL+
Colts injury report
The Colts are watching T Braden Smith (hip), TE Kylen Granson (concussion), who missed last week's game; and CB JuJu Brents (quadriceps) and DT Eric Johnson (ankle), who left last week's game. The initial report for Week 8 is released on Wednesday.
Saints injury report
The Saints are watching T James Hurst, S J.T. Gray and TE Juwan Johnson.
Will the roof be open for the Colts game?
The Colts usually announce whether the Lucas Oil Stadium roof or north end zone window will be open the day before a game. The Colts have had the roof open twice in four home games; they are 0-2 with the roof closed and 1-1 with it open.
Rain and a high temperature of 70 are forecast for Indianapolis on Sunday.
Colts vs. Saints odds
via BetMGM
Favorite: Colts by 1
Over/under: 43.5 total points
Moneyline: Colts -120, Saints +100
Colts leaders
Gardner Minshew (65.2% completions, 1,187 passing yards, 5 TDs, 4 INTs, sacked 12 times); Jonathan Taylor (112 rushing yards, 1 TD; 9 catches, 11.9 yards per); Zack Moss (523 rushing yards, 4.6 per carry, 4 TDs); Michael Pittman Jr. (42 catches, 11.6 yards per, 2 TDs); Josh Downs (33 catches, 12.2 yards per, 2 TDs); Zaire Franklin (88 tackles, 1.5 sacks); Matt Gay (12-of-14 FGs, 18-of-18 PATs).
Saints leaders
Derek Carr (63.9% completions, 1,600 yards, 6 TDs, 4 INTs, sacked 18 times); Alvin Kamara (261 rushing yards, 1 TD; 35 catches, 5.1 yards per); Taysom Hill (29 carries, 4.8 yards per, 1 TD; 15 catches, 7.7 yards per); Chris Olave (39 catches, 12.1 yards per, 1 TD); Pete Werner (47 tackles); Carl Granderson (8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks).
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