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Stampede Blue Reacts results (Week 9): Colts confidence falls to 19%, fans favor Taylor trade

The latest SB Nation Reacts survey paints an increasingly bleak picture of fan sentiment surrounding the Indianapolis Colts, with just 19 percent of fans expressing confidence that the franchise is headed in the right direction. That’s another significant decline from…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:45 PM
Stampede Blue Reacts results (Week 9): Colts confidence falls to 19%, fans favor Taylor trade
Key Things to Know
  • A SB Nation Reacts survey found only 19 percent of Colts fans are confident, with 73 percent favoring a Jonathan Taylor trade.
  • The Colts fell to a 2-6 record after suffering a 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Indianapolis recently traded veterans Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner to acquire future draft capital.
The Story in 60 Seconds

According to the latest SB Nation Reacts survey, fan confidence in the Indianapolis Colts has dropped to 19 percent, while 73 percent of respondents support trading star running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the November 10 deadline. The sharp decline in confidence follows a four-game losing streak, capped by a 42-7 blowout defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars that brought the team's record to 2-6.

Andrew Aziz writes that the sentiment reflects an organization shifting toward a full rebuild following the dismissal of general manager Chris Ballard. The franchise previously dealt veterans Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner for draft capital, leading fans to favor a potential trade of Taylor to accelerate the rebuilding process.

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