The Indianapolis Colts unveil 2026 schedule. See Daniel Jones live

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · May 15, 2026 · 757 words · By Matt Levy

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Things were going well for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 until they weren’t.

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Topics 3

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What happened

Things were going well for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 until they weren’t.

Why it matters

surprised the world and went 8-2 through ten games.

Common ground

They even beat Bo Nix’s Broncos and Justin Herbert’s Chargers, both of whom eventually went to the playoffs.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 20 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Jones played with a broken fibula before sustaining a torn Achilles’.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple independent sources (Marca, Yahoo Sports, and a report citing Adam Schefter/ESPN) confirm Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles and had been playing with a broken fibula.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 73rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 42nd in Indianapolis, and their 18th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was also their nint…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daniel Stephen Jones III (born May 27, 1997), nicknamed "Danny Dimes" and "Indiana Jones", is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Jones_(American_footbal…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Isaiah Avery "Zay" Jones (born March 30, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates. Jones is the all-time NCAA Division I caree…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zay_Jones

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Claim 2: “general manager Chris Ballard drafted standout Georgia linebacker CJ Allen”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the search results regarding the drafting of CJ Allen.

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Claim 3: “This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.”

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Claim 4: “Through the regular season, most AFC games will be broadcast on CBS.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 5: “They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.”

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Claim 6: “Carson Towt (who played college basketball at Notre Dame but has no football experience)”

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Claim 7: “You can find Steichen’s stacked squad on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network on select dates.”

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Claim 8: “Shane Steichen’s once-competitive club missed the postseason.”

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One source mentions the Colts were 7-1 and 'aren't a lock' to make the playoffs, but there is no definitive evidence provided that they actually missed the postseason.

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web search NEUTRAL — When you start a season 7-1, making the playoffs should be a foregone conclusion. The Indianapolis Colts still have a good chance to make the playoffs. But it's not guaranteed anymore. The Colts have …
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-panic-meter-colts-w…

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web search NEUTRAL — Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, James Jones and Ric Bucher discuss the latest news in the NFL including David Bakhtiari proclaiming the Aaron Rodgers and the Ne...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EWZ6AQgBqc

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web search NEUTRAL — SSvid.net--Indianapolis-Colts-vs-Tennessee-Titans-Game-Highlights-NFL-2025_720p. 63 просмотра • 22 сентября 2025 года в 12:36.
https://vk.com/video-219618873_456244501

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Claim 9: “tickets are available for all nine Indianapolis Colts 2026 home games at Lucas Oil Stadium on SeatGeek.”

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Claim 10: “Yahoo! Sports reports that the squad has the fourth-weakest itinerary of all clubs”

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Two independent web search results confirm the Colts' 2026 schedule is tied for the fourth-easiest in the league.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL schedule is set to be revealed on Thursday, May 14th, and just like last year, the Indianapolis Colts have a fortuitous one. Their schedule is tied as the fourth-easiest in the league, an…
https://www.stampedeblue.com/indianapolis-colts-analysis/124…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 Mock Draft. Teams. Players. Injuries.Yahoo Sports • NBC Sports Network. Certain Data by Sportradar. Guillotine trademarks are used with Fantasy Life's permission.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL football schedule is about to release, and every team hopes for good news.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…

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Claim 11: “the biggies heading to Lucas Oil Stadium in ’26 include perennial contenders like Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens (Sept. 13) and C.J. Stroud’s Houston Texans (Sept. 27) along with Dak Prescott’s always interesting Dallas Cowboys (Nov. 8) and Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals (Jan. 3).”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about the city of Indianapolis and tourism, with no mention of the 2026 NFL game schedule dates.

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the 2020 census, the Indianapolis proper had a population of 887,642. [14] Indianapolis is the 16th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous state capital. In …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis

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web search NEUTRAL — Whether you want to hit all of Indy's highlights or find hidden gems off the beaten path, discover fun things to do throughout Indianapolis.
https://www.visitindy.com/things-to-do/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 30, 2025 · Discover the best things to do in Indianapolis, from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis (the world's largest of its kind) to the Central Canal Towpath.
https://travel.usnews.com/Indianapolis_IN/Things_To_Do/

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Claim 12: ““Sunday Night Football” can be found on NBC along with Peacock, “Monday Night Football” is reserved for ESPN and “Thursday Night Football” streams on Amazon Prime Video.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 13: “To start the season, Daniel Jones and Co. surprised the world and went 8-2 through ten games.”

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While evidence confirms Daniel Jones played for the Colts in 2025 and the team had an easy schedule, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming an 8-2 record through ten games.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 72nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 41st in Indianapolis, and their 17th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was their eighth un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Indianapolis Colts' 74th in the National Football League (NFL), their 43rd in Indianapolis, and their 19th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It is also their t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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Claim 14: “The team enlisted retired quarterback Phillip Rivers to take the reins.”

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Two separate web search results confirm the signing of 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the Colts (one mentioning the practice squad and another mentioning the active roster).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 68th in the National Football League (NFL), their 37th in Indianapolis, and their 13th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was also their thir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Philip Michael Rivers (born December 8, 1981) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Chargers franc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Rivers

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Claim 15: “SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform”

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Claim 16: “They even beat Bo Nix’s Broncos and Justin Herbert’s Chargers, both of whom eventually went to the playoffs.”

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Web search results confirm the Colts defeated the Denver Broncos on September 14, 2025. ESPN results confirm the Denver Broncos had a 2025 Postseason schedule, indicating they made the playoffs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2003 Denver Broncos season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 44th overall. After the departure of Brian Griese, who signed with his father's team, the D…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Denver_Broncos_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 62nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 31st in Indianapolis, and their third under head coach Chuck Pagano, general manager Ryan Grigson and quar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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Claim 17: “Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame”

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Claim 18: “signed defensive end Arden Key, under-the-radar edge rusher Micheal Clemons, insurance safety Jonathan Owens, competitive linebacker Akeem Dacis-Gaither and experimental tight end Carson Towt”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the search results regarding the signing of Arden Key, Micheal Clemons, Jonathan Owens, Akeem Dacis-Gaither, or Carson Towt.

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Claim 19: “Backup Anthony Richardson Sr. wasn’t able to play either due to an eye injury.”

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Multiple sources confirm Anthony Richardson Sr. missed significant time in 2025 due to an eye injury caused by a locker room accident.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anthony Dashawn Richardson Sr. (born May 22, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Richardson_(American_f…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mary Kathleen Richardson Kennedy (October 4, 1959 – May 16, 2012) was an American interior designer, political fundraiser, and philanthropist. A proponent of green building and co-founder of the Food …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Richardson_Kennedy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oil is a major part of the Texas economy. Texas has consistently been the leading oil producing state in the United States and in 2024, set a new record when 2 billion barrels were produced for the fi…
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Claim 20: “Kid Cudi (June 10), Sammy Hagar (June 14), Dave Matthews Band (June 26-27), Muse (July 7), John Mellencamp (July 18)”

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