The 2025 season is 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 is also their ninth under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard and their third under head coach Shane Steichen. The Colts have at least matched their 8–9 record from last year following a Week 10 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. They’ll look to improve on this record, make the playoffs after a four-year absence, and end their ten-year AFC South title drought. Following the death of owner Jim Irsay on May 21, 2025, this is the first season of ownership split among his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Kalen Jackson, and Casey Foyt.[1][2] On May 27, 2025, the Colts announced that they would add Jim Irsay patches to their uniforms throughout the entire season in his honor.[3] On June 13, 2025, the Colts announced that they would induct Jim Irsay into their Ring of Honor during their 2025 home opener.[4]
Before the season, the Colts brought in veteran quarterback Daniel Jones, who won the starting position over Anthony Richardson, and has largely turned his career around. The Colts won their first season opener since 2013 with a 33–8 blowout win over the Miami Dolphins, ending a streak of 11 consecutive seasons not winning the first game of their season. The Colts were the first team in NFL history to score on their first 10 possessions of the season, and their 103 points through the first three games are the most to start a season since moving to Indianapolis,[5] 2 more than they scored in their first 3 games in 2000. It is, however, 14 less than what they scored in their first 3 games in 1967 when they were based in Baltimore. The team's 8–2 start is their best since they started 10–0 in their 2009 season, when they went on to reach and lose Super Bowl XLIV. However, the team proceeded to lose their next five games after the bye, and Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If the Colts can win one more game, they will improve on their 8–9 record from the previous season. During the season, Jonathan Taylor broke Colts legend Edgerrin James' record for most rushing touchdowns as a Colt with 66; the previous record was 64.
Offseason
Players additions
Players lost
Draft
Staff
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- Front office
- Owner/CEO – Carlie Irsay-Gordon
- Owner/executive vice president – Casey Foyt
- Owner/chief brand officer – Kalen Jackson
- General manager – Chris Ballard
- Assistant general manager – Ed Dodds
- Director of player personnel – Kevin Rogers Jr.
- Director of football administration – Mike Bluem
- Director of pro scouting – Jon Shaw
- Assistant director of pro scouting – Joey Elliott
- Director of college scouting – Matt Terpening
- Assistant director of college scouting – Jamie Moore
- Senior player personnel scout – Todd Vasvari
- Director of football analytics – Greg Starek
- Head coach
- Offensive coaches
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- Defensive coaches
- Special teams coaches
- Special teams coordinator – Brian Mason
- Senior assistant special teams – Joe Hastings
- Assistant to the head coach – T. J. Ingels
- Game manager – Charlie Gelman
- Harriet P. Irsay fellow – Isabel Diaz
- Strength and conditioning
- Director of sports performance – Mike Minnis
- Senior head strength and conditioning – Richard Howell
- Strength and conditioning assistant – Zane Fakes
- Strength and conditioning assistant/performance therapist – Sam Khym
- Assistant sports science/analytics – Mikey Blazejowski
- Applied sports science/conditioning – Doug McKenney
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Current roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Notes
- Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
- The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.[7]
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins
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First quarter
- IND – Spencer Shrader 24-yard field goal, 10:37. Colts 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:23.
Second quarter
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 27-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader kick), 14:54. Colts 10–0. Drive: 14 plays, 84 yards, 8:18.
- IND – Daniel Jones 1-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 12:01. Colts 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 2:13.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 20–0. Drive: 17 plays, 72 yards, 6:46.
Third quarter
- IND – Spencer Shrader 28-yard field goal, 7:30. Colts 23–0. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:49.
Fourth quarter
- IND – Daniel Jones 1-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 10:14. Colts 30–0. Drive: 15 plays, 69 yards, 9:16.
- MIA – De'Von Achane 11-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Tua Tagovailoa–Julian Hill pass), 6:21. Colts 30–8. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:53.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 48-yard field goal, 2:23. Colts 33–8. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:58.
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Top passers
- MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 14/23, 114 yards, TD, 2 INT
- IND – Daniel Jones – 22/29, 272 yards, TD
Top rushers
- MIA – De'Von Achane – 7 rushes, 55 yards
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 18 rushes, 71 yards
Top receivers
- MIA – Tyreek Hill – 4 receptions, 40 yards
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 6 receptions, 80 yards, TD
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With the win, the Colts started 1–0 for the first time since 2013. Quarterback Daniel Jones, in his debut with the Colts, led every single drive to a touchdown or field goal, the first time this has happened in the NFL since 1978.[8]
Week 2: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 2: Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
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First quarter
- IND – Spencer Shrader 29-yard field goal, 11:51. Colts 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:09.
- DEN – Marvin Mims 23-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 8:24. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:27.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 33-yard field goal, 4:19. Broncos 7–6. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:05.
Second quarter
- IND – Daniel Jones 1-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 14:12. Colts 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:30.
- DEN – Troy Franklin 3-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 10:42. Broncos 14–13. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:30.
- DEN – Adam Trautman 2-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 3:03. Broncos 21–13. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 4:25.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 7-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader kick), 1:31. Broncos 21–20. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 1:32.
Third quarter
- DEN – J. K. Dobbins 5-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 11:13. Broncos 28–20. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:47.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 36-yard field goal, 5:42. Broncos 28–23. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 5:31.
Fourth quarter
- IND – Spencer Shrader 28-yard field goal, 8:33. Broncos 28–26. Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 2:52.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 45-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 29–28. Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 3:15.
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Top passers
- DEN – Bo Nix – 22/30, 206 yards, 3 TD, INT
- IND – Daniel Jones – 23/34, 316 yards, TD
Top rushers
- DEN – J. K. Dobbins – 14 rushes, 76 yards, TD
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 25 rushes, 165 yards
Top receivers
- DEN – Troy Franklin – 8 receptions, 89 yards, TD
- IND – Tyler Warren – 4 receptions, 79 yards
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On the game's final play, kicker Spencer Shrader missed a 60-yard field goal with no time left. However, a 15-yard leverage penalty on Broncos' Dondrea Tillman moved the ball closer, and Shrader converted the ensuing 45-yard attempt.[9] The Colts improved to 2–0 for the first time since 2009. They also became the first team in the Super Bowl era to not punt once in the first two weeks.[10]
Week 3: at Tennessee Titans
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First quarter
- IND – Kenny Moore II 32-yard interception return (Spencer Shrader kick), 14:11. Colts 7–0.
- TEN – Joey Slye 57-yard field goal, 12:40. Colts 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:31.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 24-yard field goal, 7:37. Colts 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 5:03.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 1:07. Colts 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:09.
Second quarter
- TEN – Joey Slye 42-yard field goal, 10:50. Colts 17–6. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 5:17.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 36-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 20–6. Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 0:37.
Third quarter
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 20-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader kick), 11:08. Colts 27–6. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 3:52.
- TEN – Tony Pollard 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 5:09. Colts 27–13. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:59.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 46-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 1:27. Colts 34–13. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:42.
Fourth quarter
- TEN – Elic Ayomanor 8-yard pass from Cam Ward (Joey Slye kick), 8:40. Colts 34–20. Drive: 16 plays, 77 yards, 7:47.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 5:53. Colts 41–20. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:47.
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Top passers
- IND – Daniel Jones – 18/25, 228 yards, TD
- TEN – Cam Ward – 23/38, 219 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 17 rushes, 102 yards, 3 TD
- TEN – Tony Pollard – 16 rushes, 45 yards, TD
Top receivers
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 6 receptions, 73 yards, TD
- TEN – Chigoziem Okonkwo – 5 receptions, 66 yards
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On the Colts' third drive of the game, they punted for the first time in the 2025 season, ending a streak of 20 consecutive drives without a punt. It was their only punt of the game, marking just one punt over the team's first three games of the season. This is the fewest punts by any team through the first three games of an NFL season since at least 1940.[11] With the win (their fifth straight over the Titans), the Colts improve to 3–0.
Week 4: at Los Angeles Rams
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First quarter
- LAR – Joshua Karty 42-yard field goal, 7:32. Rams 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:15.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 52-yard field goal, 4:55. Tied 3–3. Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:37.
Second quarter
- IND – Tyler Warren 2-yard run (Spencer Shrader kick), 12:17. Colts 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 5:07.
- LAR – Joshua Karty 37-yard field goal, 5:21. Colts 10–6. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 6:56.
- LAR – Davante Adams 10-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Joshua Karty kick), 0:07. Rams 13–10. Drive: 13 plays, 96 yards, 2:07.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 2-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader kick), 11:34. Colts 17–13. Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards, 6:07.
- IND – Spencer Shrader 38-yard field goal, 8:58. Colts 20–13. Drive: 4 plays, −3 yards, 2:24.
- LAR – Puka Nacua 9-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Joshua Karty kick), 3:20. Tied 20–20. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 5:38.
- LAR – Tutu Atwell 88-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Joshua Karty kick), 1:33. Rams 27–20. Drive: 1 play, 88 yards, 0:11.
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- IND – Daniel Jones – 24/33, 262 yards, TD, 2 INT
- LAR – Matthew Stafford – 29/41, 375 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
- IND – Adonai Mitchell – 3 receptions, 96 yards
- LAR – Puka Nacua – 13 receptions, 170 yards, TD
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In the second half, WR Adonai Mitchell had what would have been a 76-yard touchdown, but he fumbled the ball before he crossed the goal line, which was one of 3 Colts turnovers during the game. He also had a holding penalty which prevented a 54-yard go-ahead touchdown run by Jonathan Taylor, which forced the Colts to punt and allowed the Rams to score a game-winning 88-yard touchdown with under two minutes left in the game. With their first loss of the season, the Colts fall to 3–1.
Week 5: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
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First quarter
- LV – Daniel Carlson 24-yard field goal, 3:21. Raiders 3–0. Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 9:50.
Second quarter
Third quarter
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (pass failed), 6:54. Colts 26–3. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 6:03.
- IND – Ameer Abdullah 2-yard run (pass failed), 5:49. Colts 32–3. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:30.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 6-yard run (Jonathan Taylor run), 2:27. Colts 40–3. Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, 1:20.
Fourth quarter
- LV – Daniel Carlson 37-yard field goal, 11:39. Colts 40–6. Drive: 13 plays, 47 yards, 5:48.
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Top passers
- LV – Geno Smith – 25/36, 228 yards, 2 INT
- IND – Daniel Jones – 20/29, 212 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
- LV – Ashton Jeanty – 14 rushes, 67 yards
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 17 rushes, 66 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
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The Raiders scored first and held a 3–0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the remainder of the game was dominated by Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Raiders in a blowout, winning by a 34-point margin. Running back Jonathan Taylor had a standout performance, recording three rushing touchdowns. The 34-point victory marked the Colts’ largest margin of victory since a 37–3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013.[13] Additionally, the Colts' offensive line did not allow a single sack, ending the Raiders' league-longest active streak of games with at least one sack.[14] Indianapolis headed back to their winning ways, improving to 4–1 to start the year for the first time since 2013.[13]
Following the game, it was revealed that kicker Spencer Shrader had suffered multiple torn ligaments and would miss the remainder of the season.[15]
Week 6: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 6: Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: October 12
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 57 °F (14 °C) (retractable roof open)
- Game attendance: 65,523
- Referee: Shawn Hochuli
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Allison Williams
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
Second quarter
- IND – Daniel Jones 3-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 7:51. Colts 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 5:18.
- ARI – Chad Ryland 40-yard field goal, 1:56. Colts 14–10. Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 5:55.
Third quarter
- ARI – Trey McBride 1-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland kick), 8:39. Cardinals 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 6:21.
- IND – Michael Badgley 45-yard field goal, 4:31. Tied 17–17. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 4:08.
- ARI – Greg Dortch 12-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland kick), 1:22. Cardinals 24–17. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 3:09.
Fourth quarter
- IND – Josh Downs 5-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 13:12. Tied 24–24. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 3:10.
- ARI – Chad Ryland 44-yard field goal, 9:31. Cardinals 27–24. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 3:41.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 4:32. Colts 31–27. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:59.
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- ARI – Jacoby Brissett – 27/44, 320 yards, 2 TD, INT
- IND – Daniel Jones – 22/30, 212 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- ARI – Bam Knight – 11 rushes, 34 yards, TD
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 21 rushes, 123 yards, TD
Top receivers
- ARI – Zay Jones – 5 receptions, 79 yards
- IND – Tyler Warren – 6 receptions, 63 yards, TD
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With the win, the Colts improved to 5–1 for the first time since 2009.
Week 7: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week 7: Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
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First quarter
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 23-yard run (kick failed), 12:36. Colts 6–0. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:24.
- LAC – Cameron Dicker 43-yard field goal, 7:35. Colts 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 5:01.
Second quarter
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 4-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 14:54. Colts 13–3. Drive: 17 plays, 70 yards, 7:41.
- IND – Tyler Warren 5-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 8:56. Colts 20–3. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:34.
- IND – Michael Badgley 36-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 23–3. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 1:54.
Third quarter
- LAC – Quentin Johnston 7-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 13:01. Colts 23–10. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:59.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 8-yard run (Daniel Jones–Michael Pittman Jr. pass), 12:03. Colts 31–10. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:58.
- LAC – Keenan Allen 4-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 6:13. Colts 31–17. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:50.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 19-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 3:33. Colts 38–17. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:40.
Fourth quarter
- LAC – Oronde Gadsden II 15-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 13:40. Colts 38–24. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:53.
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Top passers
- IND – Daniel Jones – 23/34, 288 yards, 2 TD
- LAC – Justin Herbert – 37/55, 420 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 16 rushes, 94 yards, 3 TD
- LAC – Justin Herbert – 6 rushes, 31 yards
Top receivers
- IND – Alec Pierce – 5 receptions, 98 yards
- LAC – Oronde Gadsden II – 7 receptions, 164 yards, TD
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The Colts scored five total touchdowns in the game, with Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren each recording one, and Jonathan Taylor rushing for three scores. Defensively, the Colts intercepted Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert twice.
With their first win over the Chargers since the 2016 season, the Colts improved to 6–1. They also recorded their first road win in Los Angeles since 1986, when they defeated the then–Los Angeles Raiders.[16]
Week 8: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 8: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: October 26
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 65,816
- Referee: Land Clark
- TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty and AJ Ross
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
- IND – Michael Badgley 43-yard field goal, 9:43. Colts 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 5:17.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 18-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 0:09. Colts 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 4:54.
Second quarter
Third quarter
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 80-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 11:10. Colts 24–7. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:12.
- IND – Josh Downs 10-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 5:12. Colts 31–7. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:26.
Fourth quarter
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 19-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 14:22. Colts 38–7. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:14.
- TEN – Tyjae Spears 3-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 2:36. Colts 38–14. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:54.
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Top passers
- TEN – Cam Ward – 22/38, 259 yards, TD, INT
- IND – Daniel Jones – 21/29, 272 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
- TEN – Tyjae Spears – 9 rushes, 59 yards, TD
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 12 rushes, 153 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
- TEN – Chimere Dike – 7 receptions, 93 yards
- IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 8 receptions, 95 yards, TD
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Jonathan Taylor once again dominated the Titans, rushing for 153 yards on 12 carries and scoring three touchdowns. With that performance, Taylor became the first player in NFL history to record three touchdowns in three consecutive games against the same opponent.[17]
With the win, the Colts improved to 7–1. It marked the team’s sixth straight win over Tennessee, as well as their third consecutive season sweep.
Week 9: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 9: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Date: November 2
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 56 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 66,677
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt and Evan Washburn
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
Second quarter
- PIT – Jaylen Warren 1-yard run (Chris Boswell kick), 6:09. Tied 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 5:12.
- PIT – Pat Freiermuth 12-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell kick), 4:22. Steelers 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:50.
- PIT – Chris Boswell 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Steelers 17–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:19.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- PIT – Jaylen Warren 2-yard run (Chris Boswell kick), 14:16. Steelers 24–7. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:53.
- IND – Michael Badgley 52-yard field goal, 10:45. Steelers 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:31.
- PIT – Chris Boswell 46-yard field goal, 6:51. Steelers 27–10. Drive: 6 plays, 6 yards, 1:07.
- IND – Josh Downs 4-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 4:30. Steelers 27–17. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 2:21.
- IND – Michael Badgley 53-yard field goal, 0:09. Steelers 27–20. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 0:52.
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Top passers
- IND – Daniel Jones – 31/50, 342 yards, TD, 3 INT
- PIT – Aaron Rodgers – 25/35, 203 yards, TD
Top rushers
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 14 rushes, 45 yards
- PIT – Jaylen Warren – 16 rushes, 31 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
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The Colts' top-ranked offense struggled against the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense. Pittsburgh forced six turnovers and sacked Daniel Jones five times. The Colts’ 20 points tied a season low, and Jonathan Taylor was held to a season-low 45 yards on 14 carries.[18] With the upset loss, the Colts dropped to 7–2 and extended their losing streak in Pittsburgh to five games. They once again failed to win in Pittsburgh, not having done so since 2008.
Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons
NFL International Series
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- ATL – Zane Gonzalez 43-yard field goal, 12:26. Falcons 17–13. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:34.
Fourth quarter
- IND – Michael Badgley 34-yard field goal, 9:00. Falcons 17–16. Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 5:28.
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 83-yard run (pass failed), 6:02. Colts 22–17. Drive: 2 plays, 91 yards, 0:53.
- ATL – Tyler Allgeier 1-yard run (Michael Penix Jr–Drake London pass), 1:44. Falcons 25–22. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:18.
- IND – Michael Badgley 44-yard field goal, 0:25. Tied 25–25. Drive: 8 plays, 22 yards, 1:19.
Overtime
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 8-yard run, 3:31. Colts 31–25. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:58.
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Top passers
- ATL – Michael Penix Jr. – 12/28, 177 yards, TD
- IND – Daniel Jones – 19/26, 255 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- ATL – Bijan Robinson – 17 rushes, 84 yards
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 32 rushes, 244 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
- ATL – Drake London – 6 receptions, 104 yards, TD
- IND – Tyler Warren – 8 receptions, 99 yards
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The Colts participated in the first NFL regular-season game held in Berlin, Germany.[19] Jonathan Taylor delivered another standout performance, recording 244 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including an 83-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the NFL season, and an 8-yard rushing touchdown in overtime that secured the victory for the Colts. With the overtime win, the Colts matched their 2024 win total and moved into a tie with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots for the best record in the NFL at 8–2.[20]
Taylor’s 83-yard touchdown run moved him past Hall of Famer Edgerrin James for the most rushing touchdowns (65) in Colts franchise history.[21]
Week 12: at Kansas City Chiefs
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First quarter
Second quarter
- KC – Harrison Butker 28-yard field goal, 14:51. Colts 7–3. Drive: 17 plays, 64 yards, 8:20.
- IND – Drew Ogletree 4-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 10:31. Colts 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:20.
- KC – Harrison Butker 48-yard field goal, 2:19. Colts 14–6. Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 8:12.
- KC – Harrison Butker 22-yard field goal, 0:07. Colts 14–9. Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 1:34.
Third quarter
- IND – Michael Badgley 32-yard field goal, 9:12. Colts 17–9. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:03.
- IND – Michael Badgley 23-yard field goal, 1:26. Colts 20–9. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 4:49.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Kareem Hunt 2-yard run (Patrick Mahomes–Rashee Rice pass), 8:37. Colts 20–17. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 5:09.
- KC – Harrison Butker 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 20–20. Drive: 15 plays, 87 yards, 4:43.
Overtime
- KC – Harrison Butker 27-yard field goal, 1:57. Chiefs 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 5:56.
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Top passers
- IND – Daniel Jones – 19/31, 181 yards, 2 TD
- KC – Patrick Mahomes – 29/46, 352 yards, INT
Top rushers
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 16 rushes, 58 yards
- KC – Kareem Hunt – 30 rushes, 104 yards, TD
Top receivers
- IND – Ashton Dulin – 1 reception, 48 yards
- KC – Rashee Rice – 8 receptions, 141 yards
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The Colts' rushing attack was limited, as Jonathan Taylor was held to 58 yards on 16 carries. Although the Colts led 20–9 entering the fourth quarter, the Chiefs rallied. Kansas City's defense forced the Colts to go three-and-out on each of their final four possessions, and the Chiefs eventually kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime. Kansas City defeated the Colts at Arrowhead Stadium in the regular season for the first time since 2004. Additionally, Patrick Mahomes recorded his first career regular season win against the Colts after previously going 0–2.[22]
With their first loss to Kansas City since 2018, the Colts fell to 8–3 and finished 3–1 against the AFC West
Week 13: vs. Houston Texans
Week 13: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: November 30
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 65,977
- Referee: Clay Martin
- TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt and Evan Washburn
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
- HOU – Ka'imi Fairbairn 23-yard field goal, 7:55. Texans 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 6:12.
Second quarter
- IND – Alec Pierce 19-yard pass from Daniel Jones (kick failed), 8:41. Colts 6–3. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 1:24.
- HOU – Nick Chubb 4-yard run (Ka'imi Fairbairn kick), 5:08. Texans 10–6. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:33.
Third quarter
- HOU – Ka'imi Fairbairn 43-yard field goal, 6:47. Texans 13–6. Drive: 14 plays, 48 yards, 8:13.
- IND – Tyler Warren 12-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley kick), 2:51. Tied 13–13. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:56.
Fourth quarter
- HOU – Nico Collins 7-yard run (Ka'imi Fairbairn kick), 12:38. Texans 20–13. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:13.
- IND – Michael Badgley 42-yard field goal, 8:40. Texans 20–16. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:58.
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Top passers
- HOU – C. J. Stroud – 22/35, 276 yards, INT
- IND – Daniel Jones – 14/27, 201 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
- HOU – Nico Collins – 5 receptions, 98 yards
- IND – Alec Pierce – 4 receptions, 78 yards, TD
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The Colts suffered their first home loss of the season.[23]
Week 14: at Jacksonville Jaguars
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Second quarter
- JAX – Travis Etienne 28-yard run (Cam Little kick), 12:52. Jaguars 21–7. Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:07.
- IND – Blake Grupe 28-yard field goal, 4:54. Jaguars 21–10. Drive: 16 plays, 64 yards, 7:58.
- JAX – Tim Patrick 8-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (Cam Little kick), 0:07. Jaguars 28–10. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 1:38.
Third quarter
- IND – Blake Grupe 36-yard field goal, 9:57. Jaguars 28–13. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 5:03.
Fourth quarter
- JAX – Cam Little 35-yard field goal, 14:05. Jaguars 31–13. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 7:41.
- JAX – Riley Leonard sacked in the endzone by Josh Hines-Allen for a safety, 6:57. Jaguars 33–13.
- JAX – Cam Little 48-yard field goal, 4:41. Jaguars 36–13. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 2:16.
- IND – Riley Leonard 6-yard run (pass failed), 1:51. Jaguars 36–19. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 2:50.
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Top passers
- IND – Riley Leonard – 18/29, 145 yards, INT
- JAX – Trevor Lawrence – 17/30, 244 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 21 rushes, 74 yards, TD
- JAX – Travis Etienne – 20 rushes, 74 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
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Near the end of the first quarter, Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles injury that forced him out for the remainder of the game. Without Jones, the Colts struggled yet again against the Jaguars, losing their third straight game. The loss dropped their record to 8–5 overall, 2–3 in the AFC South, and extended their losing streak in Jacksonville to 11 games.[24]
The next day, it was revealed that Jones had torn his right Achilles tendon and would miss the remainder of the season.[25]
Week 15: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Date: December 14
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/1:25 p.m. PST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 51 °F (11 °C)
- Game attendance: 68,771
- Referee: Adrian Hill
- TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty and AJ Ross
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
- IND – Blake Grupe 42-yard field goal, 3:40. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 5:17.
- SEA – Jason Myers 47-yard field goal, 0:50. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:50.
Second quarter
- IND – Blake Grupe 54-yard field goal, 8:26. Colts 6–3. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 4:26.
- IND – Josh Downs 8-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Blake Grupe kick), 1:33. Colts 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:16.
- SEA – Jason Myers 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 13–6. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 1:33.
Third quarter
- SEA – Jason Myers 46-yard field goal, 9:49. Colts 13–9. Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 5:11.
Fourth quarter
- SEA – Jason Myers 32-yard field goal, 13:24. Colts 13–12. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 4:10.
- SEA – Jason Myers 30-yard field goal, 2:27. Seahawks 15–13. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 5:42.
- IND – Blake Grupe 60-yard field goal, 0:47. Colts 16–15. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 1:40.
- SEA – Jason Myers 56-yard field goal, 0:18. Seahawks 18–16. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 0:29.
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- IND – Philip Rivers – 18/27, 120 yards, TD, INT
- SEA – Sam Darnold – 22/36, 271 yards
Top rushers
Top receivers
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With Daniel Jones out for the season and backup quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard injured, the Colts announced that 44-year-old Philip Rivers, who had not played in the NFL since the 2020 season and had signed with the practice squad earlier in the week, would start against the Seahawks.[26]
Although the Colts kept the game much closer than expected, allowing no touchdowns by the Seahawks, and had the lead with a 60-yard field goal with 47 seconds left by Blake Grupe, a Colts franchise record, they ultimately lost as Seattle kicker Jason Myers converted six field goals, including a game-winning 56-yard field goal with 18 seconds remaining, and Seahawks safety Coby Bryant intercepted a pass from Rivers on the ensuing drive to seal Seattle’s victory.[27] Rivers finished 18-of-27 for 120 yards and one touchdown, his first since the Colts’ Wild Card playoff game against the Bills.[28]
Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 16: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Second quarter
- IND – Alec Pierce 16-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Blake Grupe kick), 14:15. Tied 14–14. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:18.'
- SF – George Kittle 11-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro kick), 9:36. 49ers 21–14. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:39.
- SF – Eddy Pineiro 25-yard field goal, 1:51. 49ers 24–14. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:18.
- IND – Blake Grupe 39-yard field goal, 0:17. 49ers 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 1:34.
Third quarter
- SF – Jauan Jennings 3-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro kick), 10:58. 49ers 31–17. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:02.
- IND – Blake Grupe 51-yard field goal, 8:16. 49ers 31–20. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 2:42.
- SF – Eddy Pineiro 38-yard field goal, 4:02. 49ers 34–20. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:14.
Fourth quarter
- IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Blake Grupe kick), 12:41. 49ers 34–27. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 6:21.
- SF – Christian McCaffrey 9-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro kick), 7:37. 49ers 41–27. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:04.
- SF – Dee Winters 74-yard interception return (Eddy Pineiro kick), 3:26. 49ers 48–27.
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Top passers
- SF – Brock Purdy – 25/34, 295 yards, 5 TD, INT
- IND – Philip Rivers – 23/35, 2977 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- SF – Christian McCaffrey – 21 rushes, 117 yards
- IND – Jonathan Taylor – 16 rushes, 46 yards, TD
Top receivers
- SF – George Kittle – 7 receptions, 115 yards, TD
- IND – Alec Pierce – 4 receptions, 86 yards, 2 TD
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With the loss, the Colts fell to 8–7 and finished 1–3 against the NFC West and 2–3 against the NFC overall. The Colts loss clinched playoff spots for the Jaguars, Chargers and Bills.
Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 17: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Standings
Division
Conference
Notes
- ^ a b Denver wins tie break over New England based on common record.
- ^ a b LA Chargers wins tie break over Buffalo based on conference record.
- ^ a b Kansas City wins tie break over Miami based on conference record.
- ^ a b c NY Jets and Tennessee win tie break over Cleveland based on head-to-head sweep.
- ^ a b NY Jets wins tie break over Tennessee based on conference record.
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