Author: Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star

“When you’re ready to take that step, we’re right here,” Colts coach Frank Reich said of team’s message to Ryan Kelly as he deals with family tragedy.

Jonathan Taylor and the Colts prevailed 27-17 to move to 8-6 and into position for the first wildcard spot in the AFC.

Jonathan Taylor has 277 touches in 13 games, and he’s averaged 27 per game over the last five as the Indianapolis Colts lean on their workhorse.

The Colts ran 26 passing plays in a row, despite having the NFL’s leading rusher Jonathan Taylor, in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers.

The Colts managed to pick up a vital win thanks to the steady play of Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor, among others.

Indianapolis had expressed hope in getting Jacob Eason back on the practice squad, but the Seahawks took that decision away.

Jacob Eason got his first NFL game action Sunday and it did not go great. But the Colts still have confidence in him if Carson Wentz can’t play.

The Colts will map out a treatment plan for injured quarterback Carson Wentz this week. Jacob Eason will start if Wentz can’t play.

Two weeks have passed since Carson Wentz underwent surgery, a critical point in the quarterback’s recovery that allows him to begin testing the foot.

Quarterback Brett Hundley has played for the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals.