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Colts’ Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner say team is ready for rainy Oct. 11 game at Acrisure Stadium

WISH-TV reports Colts veterans Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner said the team is preparing for rainy conditions forecast for their Sunday game at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 11, 2026, with an 85% chance of heavy afternoon rain. Taylor has 353 rushing yards and six TDs through four games; Buckner had four tackles (one for loss) in the London win.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM EDT

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WISH-TV reports that Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner told reporters on Oct. 8, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts are preparing for rainy conditions ahead of their game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff. Forecasts cited in the story called for an 85% chance of heavy afternoon rain; Taylor emphasized that ball security "has to be your No. 1 priority, rain, sleet or snow." Taylor’s season totals through four games were listed as 353 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

The story notes DeForest Buckner was a key part of the Colts’ 30-13 win over Washington in London, totaling four tackles (including one for loss). Buckner gave an approximate third-down figure for the opponent in that game — "2-of-15, 3-of-15, or something like that on third down" — and said the team "took a step forward on first and second down." The article also says the Colts are aiming to secure their third straight win on Sunday.

WHY IT MATTERS

This report matters to fans and bettors because weather and ball security are concrete, game-level factors players and coaches explicitly discussed. WISH-TV’s Oct. 8, 2026, piece links three verifiable points: a strong rain forecast (85% chance of heavy afternoon rain), a veteran running back (Jonathan Taylor) stressing ball security as the team’s top priority, and a defensive leader (DeForest Buckner) pointing to recent improvements on early downs and a dominant third-down defensive showing in the London game.

"Ball security" means protecting the football to avoid turnovers such as fumbles. When a starter like Taylor says it must be the top priority, he is signaling the team will emphasize protecting possessions in conditions the report describes as wet. For example: in a rainy game, teams often favor shorter, safer plays and extra attention to ball handling in practice; the Colts’ emphasis on ball security is a preparation detail fans should watch for during the game.

What to watch on Oct. 11: whether the forecasted rain arrives and how it affects handling and play selection; Taylor’s carries and whether he avoids turnovers; Buckner’s impact on early downs and third-down defense — both are explicit markers cited in the report. The article was published by WISH-TV on Oct. 8, 2026; kickoff is listed for Oct. 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium.

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