Overview
- Indianapolis improved to 7-1 with a 38-14 win over the Titans, holding the NFL’s best record and a 2.5-game lead in the AFC South.
- After Jim Irsay’s death earlier this year, the Colts named Carlie Irsay-Gordon principal owner and CEO, with sisters Kalen Jackson and Casey Foyt in executive roles.
- Irsay-Gordon wears a headset and takes notes on the sideline to learn communication and decision flows, saying the approach helps identify fixes and avoid expensive mistakes.
- Former MVP Cam Newton applauded her visible leadership as contributing to wins, while ex-Raiders executive Amy Trask pointed to years of preparation and a deliberate family plan.
- Commentary includes skepticism that the practice could feel like micromanagement, even as Shane Steichen’s decisions, including starting Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson, have coincided with the hot start.