Game Preview: Raiders set their sights on the Indianapolis Colts

Sep 30, 2025 at 03:30 PM

Rachel Gossen

Digital Managing Editor

The Silver and Black (1-3) travel to Indianapolis for their third matchup in the Eastern Time Zone in the first five weeks of the season, this time facing the Colts (3-1).

Kickoff is set for Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship	Play-by-play	Color Analyst
TV: FOX	Chris Myers	Mark Sanchez
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM"	Jason Horowitz	Kirk Morrison
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM	Harry Ruiz	Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Shane Steichen

Quarterback: Daniel Jones

2025 record: 3-1

Key additions: QB Daniel Jones, CB Charvarius Ward, TE Tyler Warren and Edge JT Tuimoloau

Key losses: C Ryan Kelly, LB E.J. Speed and QB Joe Flacco

Colts Roster | Colts Depth Chart

What to know

The Colts suffered their first loss of the season in Week 4, losing 27-20 to the Rams in the final two minutes.

Quarterback Daniel Jones has had an early resurgence with Indianapolis. In four games, he has thrown for 1,078 yards (third most in the league), four touchdowns, two interceptions and a 71.9 completion percentage – his best mark through the first four games of the season in his career. He's also rushed for three touchdowns, second most among quarterbacks this season.

The Raiders' run game burst through on Sunday as the team totaled 240 yards on the ground – the most by any team in a single game this season. It'll be a challenge to replicate last week's success this week when facing a Colts team that is allowing an average 96.0 yards per game for a mark that is eighth-best in the league. Additionally, the Silver and Black will be without left tackle Kolton Miller, who reportedly sustained a high-ankle sprain and hairline fracture, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Head Coach Pete Carroll noted Monday that as of now, Stone Forsythe will step up in Miller's absence, but there will also be open competition.

"When all of a sudden you face the chance of him starting, we got to make sure we take care of him through this process," Carroll said of Forsythe. "He's capable of playing. He's done really well for us, but we'll look after him in giving him his opportunity to start. Stone's played a lot of football and has done a nice job for us since he's been here, and he would be the first choice, but this is an opportunity for Charles [Grant] to make a charge for it, and we'll see how he does. He's done really well so far, so we'll see what happens."

2025 Regular Season Stats	Raiders	Colts
Total Offense; Rank in League	329.5 ypg; 18th	397.3 ypg; 3rd
Passing Offense	215.3 ypg; 14th	261.0 ypg; 4th
Rushing Offense	114.3 ypg; 15th	136.3 ypg; 8th
Points Per Game	19.3 ppg; 24th	30.8 ppg; 4th
Total Defense	331.0 ypg; 21st	319.8 ypg; 17th
Pass Defense	228.3 ypg; 23rd	223.8 ypg; 21st
Rush Defense	102.8 ypg; 13th	96.0 ypg; 8th
Points Allowed Per Game	24.8 ppg; 22nd	20.8 ppg; 12th

Matchup history

The all-time regular season series between the Raiders and Colts is tied, 10-10.
Last time: The Colts defeated the Raiders, 23-20, on Dec. 31, 2023. Indianapolis has won three of the last four matchups against the Raiders.

Milestones to watch

TE Brock Bowers needs 66 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
Bowers needs 16 receptions to surpass Sam LaPorta (146) for the most receptions by a tight end in his first two seasons all-time.
Bowers needs 562 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
K Daniel Carlson needs 69 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons
With one receiving touchdown, RB Ashton Jeanty would become the first rookie running back in NFL history to record at least three receiving touchdowns in their first five career games.

Team connections

Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds was a pro scout for the Raiders from 2003-06.
Raiders DT Jonah Laulu was drafted by the Colts in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft.
Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon served in the same role of the Colts from 2013-17.
Raiders senior offensive assistant Joe Philbin served as the Colts assistant head coach/offensive line coach from 2016-17.
Raiders defensive assistant/linebackers coach Ty McKenzie was a coaching fellow for the Colts in the 2021 season.

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Las Vegas Raiders equipment specialist Nico Barnes in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.