It’s been a roller-coaster of a year for the Indianapolis Colts. The team entered the season with hopes of contending for a division title, but now finds itself in a full-on rebuild. In the last few weeks, the Colts have fired their general manager, traded away key players, and lost five straight games.
At this point, expecting any good news for Indianapolis would qualify as a “bold prediction”. But, the Colts have a chance to stop the bleeding in Week 10 when they host the 1-win Miami Dolphins — one of the only teams that’s just as much of a disaster as them.
This is the perfect opportunity for Indianapolis to prove that they are still a competent football team that hasn’t forgotten how to win games. While it may be hard to believe, the Colts’ offense and defense may not look totally hopeless against the Dolphins this week.
5 bold predictions for the Indianapolis Colts Week 10 matchup with the Dolphins
1. Jonathan Taylor finally rushes for over 100 yards
Shockingly, an entire year has passed since star running back Jonathan Taylor last crossed 100 rushing yards in a game. Of course, the issue isn’t a lack of talent, but the dysfunctional state of the entire Indianapolis offense. Even Taylor isn’t immune to that.
This season, Taylor has run for over 90 yards five times, before just falling short of the elusive 100-yard mark. Against Miami, the conditions could be perfect for a big performance from Taylor. The Colts shouldn’t be playing from behind and can lean on him all game. A full workload against a mediocre defense is exactly what Taylor needs to break his 16-game curse.
2. Tyler Warren bounces back
The Indianapolis wide receiver room has been decimated. Alec Pierce is still on Injured Reserve, while Josh Downs and Keenan Allen were traded on deadline day earlier this week. Those were the Colts’ top three wideouts entering the season, and none of them will be on the field in Week 10. Someone has to step up and fill the void.
It’s been a quiet season for tight end Tyler Warren, who hasn’t been able to keep up his rookie-year momentum. Given the lack of proven pass-catching options in Indianapolis, Warren is poised to have a bounce-back game against the Dolphins. The Colts will likely target him early and often this week. Expect Warren to embrace his newly expanded role.
3. Indianapolis pass rush dominates
After struggling for most of this season, the Colts’ pass rush has looked better recently with back-to-back-to-back three-sack games. Young playmakers Adetomiwa Adebawore, Laiatu Latu, and JT Tuimoloau have all stepped up.
Now, the unit faces a team that has already allowed 21 sacks through seven games. On top of that, hyper-mobile Miami QB Malik Willis will miss the game due to injury, meaning second-year pro Kyle McCord is slated to make his NFL debut.
McCord doesn’t have Willis-level speed to escape the pocket. He has also never played a regular season snap, so this will be his first time facing an NFL-level pass rush. Indianapolis’ recent success generating pressure, combined with Miami’s unfortunate QB situation, sets the stage for the Colts’ first 4+ sack performance of 2026.
4. Ollie Gordon has the best game of his career
Indianapolis has the third-worst run defense in the league, allowing 137 rushing yards per game. Now, they face Miami running back Ollie Gordon, who has impressed in his second NFL season after taking over for the injured De’Von Achane. Gordon ran for a career-high 103 yards back in Week 7, but has a chance to set a new personal record against the Colts.
Multiple running backs have had monster stat lines against Indianapolis this season, including Derrick Henry, Kenneth Walker III, Jaylen Warren, Bhayshul Tuten, and Javonte Williams. Gordon could easily join that group this week.
5. Colts end their five-game losing streak
For the last five weeks, Indianapolis has been in a downward spiral with seemingly no end in sight. The losses are piling up and, after a series of trades, the Colts are now playing with a skeleton crew. It’s hard to imagine this group racking up many more wins before the end of the year.
That being said, Week 10 will be Indianapolis’ best shot at victory in a long time. The Dolphins have only won once all year and are starting a backup QB this week.
There is no such thing as an easy win for this version of the Colts, but a matchup against Miami and McCord is the closest thing to it. Indianapolis should be able to break their losing streak and hopefully breathe new life into their season.
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