Stephie Smalls is joined by comedian and Bottom Line Bombs host CJ Sullivan to preview the 2026 Indianapolis Colts, a team that somehow feels predictable and impossible to figure out at the same time. After starting last season 8-2 before collapsing to 8-9, the Colts enter 2026 with most of their season riding on Daniel Jones returning from a torn Achilles. Stephie and CJ discuss whether Jones can recapture the form he showed before the injury, what Riley Leonard could offer if Jones is not ready and why Indianapolis always seems destined to finish with eight or nine wins.
They also break down the Colts’ win total of 7.5, their chances of competing with Houston and Jacksonville in the AFC South and whether the playoff price offers more value than betting them to win the division. On the fantasy and player-prop side, both are high on Tyler Warren becoming the focal point of the passing game, with CJ predicting he could clear 1,000 receiving yards and Stephie making the case for him to finish as fantasy football’s TE1. They also discuss Josh Downs’ opportunity following Michael Pittman Jr.’s departure and why Jonathan Taylor’s receiving props could be worth targeting.
On defense, Stephie predicts a double-digit sack season for Laiatu Latu, while CJ gives out linebacker CJ Allen at 20-to-1 to win Defensive Rookie of the Year. The final verdict: the Colts are intriguing, uncomfortable and probably headed for another very Colts-like season near .500.
