69th season in franchise history
The 2021 season was the Indianapolis Colts ' 69th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 38th in Indianapolis . It was their fourth season under head coach Frank Reich and fifth under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard . Despite having 7 Pro Bowlers and 5 AP All-Pros , the Colts failed to improve upon their 11–5 record from the previous season, after a Week 12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Colts were eliminated from the postseason in the final week of the season after a stunning loss to the 2–14 Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Baltimore Ravens the same day.
Regular season
Schedule
The Colts' 2021 schedule was announced on May 12.
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SEA – Gerald Everett 9-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 11:22. Seahawks 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:28.
IND – Zach Pascal 10-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 7:04. Seahawks 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 4:18.
SEA – Tyler Lockett 69-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 0:41. Seahawks 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:19. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
SEA – DK Metcalf 15-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 6:41. Seahawks 28–10. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:15.
IND – Zach Pascal 11-yard pass from Carson Wentz (run failed), 7:04. Seahawks 28–16. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:33.
Top passers
SEA – Russell Wilson – 18/23, 254 yards, 4 TD
IND – Carson Wentz – 25/38, 251 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
Top receivers
SEA – Tyler Lockett – 4 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TD
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 6 receptions, 60 yards
With their 8th straight season-opening defeat, the Colts started 0–1.
Week 2: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 2: Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Rams 7
3
7 10 27
Colts
0
6
8 10 24
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : September 19Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 63,076Referee : Shawn Smith TV announcers (Fox) : Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Lindsay Czarniak Recap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 48-yard field goal, 14:52. Rams 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 3:56.
LAR – Matt Gay 34-yard field goal, 1:51. Rams 10–3. Drive: 16 plays, 79 yards, 8:18.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Rams 10–6. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 1:51. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
IND – Ashton Dulin fumble recovery in end zone (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 14:12. Colts 21–17.
LAR – Cooper Kupp 10-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay kick), 12:09. Rams 24–21. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:03.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 35-yard field goal, 7:22. Tied 24–24. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:47.
LAR – Matt Gay 38-yard field goal, 2:23. Rams 27–24. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 4:59.
Top passers
LAR – Matthew Stafford – 19/30, 278 yards, 2 TD, INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 20/31, 247 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
LAR – Darrell Henderson – 13 rushes, 53 yards, TD
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 15 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
LAR – Cooper Kupp – 9 receptions, 163 yards, 2 TD
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 8 receptions, 123 yards
With the loss, the Colts started 0–2 for the first time since 2017 .
Week 3: at Tennessee Titans
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Nyheim Hines 9-yard run (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 10:19. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:52.
TEN – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 18-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Randy Bullock kick), 5:56. Titans 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:23.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 43-yard field goal, 0:00. Titans 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 0:49. Third quarter
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 28-yard field goal, 6:26. Titans 14–13. Drive: 17 plays, 66 yards, 8:34. Fourth quarter
TEN – Jeremy McNichols 10-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Derrick Henry run), 12:56. Titans 22–13. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:24.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 24-yard field goal, 10:20. Titans 22–16. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:36.
TEN – Randy Bullock 32-yard field goal, 2:58. Titans 25–16. Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 7:22.
Top passers
IND – Carson Wentz – 19/37, 194 yards
TEN – Ryan Tannehill – 18/27, 197 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 10 rushes, 64 yards
TEN – Derrick Henry – 28 rushes, 113 yards Top receivers
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 6 receptions, 68 yards
TEN – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine – 4 receptions, 53 yards, TD
With this loss, the Colts started 0–3 for the first time since 2011 .
Week 4: at Miami Dolphins
Game information
First quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 38-yard field goal, 9:54. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:18. Second quarter
Third quarter
IND – Mo Alie-Cox 3-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 8:29. Colts 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 6:31.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 34-yard field goal, 0:54. Colts 17–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 2:56. Fourth quarter
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 43-yard field goal, 13:17. Colts 20–3. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:30.
MIA – Mike Gesicki 1-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Jason Sanders kick), 10:40. Colts 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:37.
IND – Mo Alie-Cox 11-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 6:15. Colts 27–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:25.
MIA – DeVante Parker 3-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Jason Sanders kick), 4:24. Colts 27–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:51.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With their first win of the season, the Colts improved to 1–3.
Week 5: at Baltimore Ravens
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
BAL – Justin Tucker 23-yard field goal, 1:36. Colts 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:49.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 37-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 1:36. Third quarter
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 42-yard pass from Carson Wentz (kick failed), 13:59. Colts 16–3. Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 1:01.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 4-yard run (pass failed), 3:06. Colts 22–3. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 3:36.
BAL – Marquise Brown 43-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (run failed), 0:56. Colts 22–9. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:10. Fourth quarter
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 43-yard field goal, 12:00. Colts 25–9. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:56.
BAL – Mark Andrews 5-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Lamar Jackson–Mark Andrews pass), 9:38. Colts 25–17. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:22.
BAL – Mark Andrews 4-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Lamar Jackson–Mark Andrews pass), 0:39. Tied 25–25. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:50. Overtime
BAL – Marquise Brown 5-yard pass from Lamar Jackson, 5:24. Ravens 31–25. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:36.
Top passers
IND – Carson Wentz – 25/35, 402 yards, 2 TD
BAL – Lamar Jackson – 37/43, 442 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 15 rushes, 53 yards, TD
BAL – Lamar Jackson – 14 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 3 receptions, 116 yards, TD
BAL – Mark Andrews – 11 receptions, 147 yards, 2 TD
Despite leading by as many as 19 points late in the third quarter and by 16 points midway through the fourth quarter, the Colts collapsed and were defeated in overtime after allowing 3 consecutive touchdown drives. With the heartbreaking loss, the Colts fell to 1–4.
Week 6: vs. Houston Texans
Week 6: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Texans
0
3
0 0 3
Colts 7
3
14 7 31
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : October 17Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : Sunny, 58 °F (14 °C) (retractable roof open)Game attendance : 57,947Referee : Jerome Boger TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 12:59. Colts 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 1:56.
HOU – Ka'imi Fairbairn 31-yard field goal, 6:16. Colts 10–3. Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 6:43. Third quarter
IND – Mo Alie-Cox 28-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 11:50. Colts 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 28 yards, 0:46.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 4-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 6:37. Colts 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 88 yards, 2:16. Fourth quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 11-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 4:47. Colts 31–3. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 5:21.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Colts recorded their third consecutive win over the Texans, and improved to 2–4.
Week 7: at San Francisco 49ers
Game information
First quarter
SF – Elijah Mitchell 14-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 10:12. 49ers 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 4:48.
SF – Joey Slye 34-yard field goal, 8:08. 49ers 9–0. Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 1:44.
IND – Mo Alie-Cox 11-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 5:15. 49ers 9–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
SF – Joey Slye 56-yard field goal, 2:27. 49ers 12–7. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:48. Second quarter
IND – Carson Wentz 1-yard run (pass failed) 1:00. Colts 13–12. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:02. Third quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 5-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 3:45. Colts 20–12. Drive: 1 play, 33 yards, 0:53. Fourth quarter
SF – Deebo Samuel 14-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (pass failed), 13:07. Colts 20–18. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:11.
IND – Michael Badgley 42-yard field goal, 7:00. Colts 23–18. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 6:07.
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 28-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 2:49. Colts 30–18. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:31.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Colts dominated the 49ers on the road. Carson Wentz scored 3 total touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers against the 49ers' offense. With the win, the Colts improved to 3–4.
Week 8: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 8: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Titans 0
14
7 10 3 34
Colts
14
3
7 7 0 31
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : October 31Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : Sunny, 56 °F (13 °C) (retractable roof open)Game attendance : 59,175Referee : Carl Cheffers TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 2-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 8:41. Colts 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 82 yards, 6:19.
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 7-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 7:44. Colts 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 7 yards, 0:05. Second quarter
TEN – Geoff Swaim 6-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Randy Bullock kick), 12:07. Colts 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:48.
TEN – A. J. Brown 57-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Randy Bullock kick), 4:13. Tied 14–14. Drive: 1 play, 57 yards, 0:11.
IND – Michael Badgley 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 17–14. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 4:13. Third quarter
TEN – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 5-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Randy Bullock kick), 7:42. Titans 21–17. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:18.
IND – Jack Doyle 5-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 1:21. Colts 24–21. Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 2:21. Fourth quarter
TEN – Randy Bullock 46-yard field goal, 11:15. Tied 24–24. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:06.
TEN – Elijah Molden 2-yard interception return (Randy Bullock kick), 1:26. Titans 31–24.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 0:22. Tied 31–31. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:04. Overtime
TEN – Randy Bullock 44-yard field goal, 4:03. Titans 34–31. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:45.
Top passers
TEN – Ryan Tannehill – 23/33, 265 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 27/51, 231 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
TEN – Derrick Henry – 28 rushes, 68 yards
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 16 rushes, 70 yards, TD Top receivers
TEN – A.J. Brown – 10 receptions, 155 yards, TD
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 10 receptions, 86 yards, 2 TD
The Colts blew another large lead and were defeated by the Titans in overtime after two costly interceptions from Wentz. With the loss, the Colts fell to 3–5 and were swept by the Titans for the first time since 2002 .
Week 9: vs. New York Jets
Week 9: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
7
3
6 14 30
Colts 7
21
14 3 45
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 21-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 13:24. Colts 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:08.
IND – Jack Doyle 1-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 4:59. Colts 21–7. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 6:04.
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 33-yard field goal, 1:46. Colts 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:13.
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 11-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 0:12. Colts 28–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:34. Third quarter
IND – Danny Pinter 2-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 6:54. Colts 35–10. Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 1:06.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 78-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 6:02. Colts 42–10. Drive: 1 play, 78 yards, 0:10.
NYJ – Elijah Moore 19-yard pass from Josh Johnson (run failed), 3:00. Colts 42–16. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:02. Fourth quarter
NYJ – Ryan Griffin 13-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Matt Ammendola kick), 11:08. Colts 42–23. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:03.
IND – Michael Badgley 39-yard field goal, 8:01. Colts 45–23. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:07.
NYJ – Ty Johnson 22-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Matt Ammendola kick), 3:35. Colts 45–30. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:26.
Top passers
NYJ – Josh Johnson – 27/41, 317 yards, 3 TD, INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 22/30, 272 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
NYJ – Michael Carter – 13 rushes, 49 yards
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 19 rushes, 172 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
NYJ – Elijah Moore – 7 receptions, 84 yards,2 TD
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 5 receptions, 64 yards, TD
This was the first NFL game that ended in a 45–30 score, making a scorigami .[1]
Week 10: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
6
3
0 8 17
Colts 17
3
0 3 23
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : November 14Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 60,622Referee : Tony CorrenteTV announcers (CBS) : Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Sherree BurrussRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 24-yard field goal, 9:57. Colts 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:03.
IND – E. J. Speed 12–yard blocked punt return (Michael Badgley kick), 8:23. Colts 10–0.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 4-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 2:48. Colts 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:07.
JAX – Jamal Agnew 66-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 1:03. Colts 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 1:45. Second quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 29-yard field goal, 1:43. Colts 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 3:39.
JAX – Matthew Wright 56-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 20–9. Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 0:36. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
JAX – James Robinson 1-yard run (Trevor Lawrence –Dan Arnold pass), 10:34. Colts 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:10.
IND – Michael Badgley 37-yard field goal, 2:22. Colts 23–17. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:06.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With their fourth consecutive home win over the Jaguars, the Colts improved to 5–5.
Week 11: at Buffalo Bills
Game information
First quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 3-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 8:55. Colts 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 6:05.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 23-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 1:38. Colts 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:20. Second quarter
BUF – Stefon Diggs 6-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 10:44. Colts 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:54.
IND – Michael Badgley 36-yard field goal, 2:12. Colts 17–7. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 8:32.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 2-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 1:59. Colts 24–7. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:04. Third quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 10-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 5:27. Colts 31–7. Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:46.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 0:58. Colts 38–7. Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 3:31. Fourth quarter
BUF – Stefon Diggs 9-yard pass from Josh Allen (Josh Allen run), 12:42. Colts 38–15. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 3:16.
IND – Michael Badgley 35-yard field goal, 6:23. Colts 41–15. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 6:19.
Top passers
IND – Carson Wentz – 11/20, 106 yards, TD
BUF – Josh Allen – 21/35, 209 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 32 rushes, 185 yards, 4 TD
BUF – Matt Breida – 5 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
This was the Colts' second scorigami of the season, as a 41–15 score had never occurred in the NFL before.[2]
Week 12: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 12: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Buccaneers 0
14
14 10 38
Colts
3
21
0 7 31
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Game information
First quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 45-yard field goal, 12:31. Colts 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:34. Second quarter
TB – Leonard Fournette 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 13:22. Buccaneers 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 4:12.
IND – Ashton Dulin 62-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 11:44. Colts 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:38.
IND – Jack Doyle 15-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 5:07. Colts 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 5:43.
TB – Leonard Fournette 4-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 1:56. Colts 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 3:11.
IND – T. Y. Hilton 4-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 0:18. Colts 24–14. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 1:38. Third quarter
TB – Leonard Fournette 4-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 8:06. Colts 24–21. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:52.
TB – Ronald Jones II 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 1:06. Buccaneers 28–24. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:16. Fourth quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 25-yard field goal, 10:06. Buccaneers 31–24. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:22.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 4-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 3:29. Tied 31–31. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:37.
TB – Leonard Fournette 28-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:20. Buccaneers 38–31. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.
Top passers
TB – Tom Brady – 25/34, 226 yards, TD, INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 27/44, 306 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
TB – Leonard Fournette – 17 rushes, 100 yards, 3 TD
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 16 rushes, 83 yards, TD Top receivers
TB – Rob Gronkowski – 7 receptions, 123 yards
IND – Jack Doyle – 6 rushes, 81 yards, TD
The Colts blew a 10-point lead and turned the ball over five times, dropping them to 6–6.
Week 13: at Houston Texans
Week 13: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Colts 7
7
7 10 31
Texans
0
0
0 0 0
at NRG Stadium , Houston, Texas
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Ashton Dulin 2-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 0:43. Colts 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 6:16. Third quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 3-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 9:47. Colts 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:13. Fourth quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 23-yard field goal, 9:08. Colts 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 5:08.
IND – Deon Jackson 3-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 1:56. Colts 31–0. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:33.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With their fourth straight win over the Texans, and first shutout win since 2018 , the Colts improved to 7–6 heading into their bye week.
Week 15: vs. New England Patriots
Week 15: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
0
0
0 17 17
Colts 14
3
3 7 27
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : Game time : 8:20 p.m. ESTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 67,391Referee : Carl CheffersTV announcers (NFLN) : Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver and Kristina PinkRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 25-yard field goal, 4:31. Colts 17–0. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 8:57. Third quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 11:49. Colts 20–0. Drive: 4 plays, −3 yards, 1:49. Fourth quarter
NE – Hunter Henry 12-yard pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk kick), 14:55. Colts 20–7. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 4:38.
NE – Nick Folk 25-yard field goal, 8:57. Colts 20–10. Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 4:28.
NE – Hunter Henry 7-yard pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk kick), 2:21. Colts 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 1:27.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 67-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 2:01. Colts 27–17. Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:20.
Top passers
NE – Mac Jones – 26/45, 299 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 5/12, 57 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 10 rushes, 36 yards
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 29 rushes, 170 yards, TD Top receivers
NE – Hunter Henry – 6 receptions, 77 yards, 2 TD
IND – Zach Pascal – 1 reception, 23 yards
With the win, the Colts improved to 8–6 and beat the Patriots for the first time since Week 10 of the 2009 season.[3]
Week 16: at Arizona Cardinals
Christmas Day games
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Penalty on Kyler Murray enforced in end zone for a Safety, 4:20. Colts 9–6.
IND – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 0:01. Colts 12–6. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:19. Third quarter
ARI – Antoine Wesley 24-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 10:53. Cardinals 13–12. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 1:22.
IND – Michael Badgley 37-yard field goal, 0:03. Colts 15–13. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 5:18. Fourth quarter
IND – Dezmon Patmon 14-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 6:37. Colts 22–13. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 4:30.
ARI – Matt Prater 28-yard field goal, 0:42. Colts 22–16. Drive: 16 plays, 81 yards, 3:34.
Top passers
Top rushers
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 27 rushes, 108 yards
ARI – Kyler Murray – 4 rushes, 74 yards Top receivers
The Colts overcame several injuries and positive COVID-19 tests on their offensive line and defensive backfield to defeat the skidding Cardinals, improving them to 9–6 and putting them on the cusp of clinching a playoff berth.
Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 17: Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Raiders 7
6
0 10 23
Colts
0
10
7 3 20
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : January 2Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,985Referee : Brad RogersTV announcers (Fox) : Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Sara WalshRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
LV – Daniel Carlson 47-yard field goal, 14:12. Raiders 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 6 yards, 3:30.
IND – Michael Badgley 46-yard field goal, 10:07. Raiders 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 4:05.
LV – Daniel Carlson 44-yard field goal, 1:47. Raiders 13–3. Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 4:30.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 0:01. Raiders 13–10. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 1:46. Third quarter
IND – T. Y. Hilton 45-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 11:28. Colts 17–13. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:32. Fourth quarter
LV –Hunter Renfrow 11-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:18. Raiders 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 3:21.
IND – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 1:56. Tied 20–20. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 9:22.
LV – Daniel Carlson 33-yard field goal, 0:00. Raiders 23–20. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 1:56.
Top passers
LV – Derek Carr – 24/31, 255 yards, TD, 2 INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 16/27, 148 yards, TD Top rushers
LV – Josh Jacobs – 16 rushes, 63 yards, TD
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 20 rushes, 108 yards, TD Top receivers
With this loss, the Colts fell to 9–7 and were prevented from clinching a playoff berth this week.
Week 18: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 18: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Colts
0
3
0 8 11
Jaguars 7
6
10 3 26
at TIAA Bank Field , Jacksonville, Florida
Date : January 9Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 77 °F (25 °C)Game attendance : 60,516Referee : Clay Martin TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ RossRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 9:08. Jaguars 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 7:48.
JAX – Matthew Wright 22-yard field goal, 3:06. Jaguars 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 6:02.
JAX – Matthew Wright 20-yard field goal, 0:00. Jaguars 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 1:35. Third quarter
JAX – Matthew Wright 39-yard field goal, 11:32. Jaguars 16–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:01.
JAX – Marvin Jones 3-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (Matthew Wright kick), 3:08. Jaguars 23–3. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:44. Fourth quarter
JAX – Matthew Wright 31-yard field goal, 8:15. Jaguars 26–3. Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 1:26.
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 12-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Carson Wentz–Michael Pittman Jr. pass), 4:26. Jaguars 26–11. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:49.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
In a shocking fashion, the Colts were upset by the 2–14 Jaguars thus ending their playoff hopes, as the Steelers won earlier that day.
Standings
Division
Conference
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division winners
1[a]
Tennessee Titans
South
12
5
0
.706
5–1
8–4
.472
.480
W3
2[a]
Kansas City Chiefs
West
12
5
0
.706
5–1
7–5
.538
.517
W1
3
Buffalo Bills
East
11
6
0
.647
5–1
7–5
.472
.428
W4
4
Cincinnati Bengals
North
10
7
0
.588
4–2
8–4
.472
.462
L1
Wild cards
5[b]
Las Vegas Raiders
West
10
7
0
.588
3–3
8–4
.510
.515
W4
6[b]
New England Patriots
East
10
7
0
.588
3–3
8–4
.481
.394
L1
7
Pittsburgh Steelers
North
9
7
1
.559
4–2
7–5
.521
.490
W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[c]
Indianapolis Colts
South
9
8
0
.529
3–3
7–5
.495
.431
L2
9[c] [d]
Miami Dolphins
East
9
8
0
.529
4–2
6–6
.464
.379
W1
10[c] [d]
Los Angeles Chargers
West
9
8
0
.529
3–3
6–6
.510
.500
L1
11[e]
Cleveland Browns
North
8
9
0
.471
3–3
5–7
.514
.415
W1
12[e]
Baltimore Ravens
North
8
9
0
.471
1–5
5–7
.531
.460
L6
13
Denver Broncos
West
7
10
0
.412
1–5
3–9
.484
.357
L4
14[f]
New York Jets
East
4
13
0
.235
0–6
4–8
.512
.426
L2
15[f]
Houston Texans
South
4
13
0
.235
3–3
4–8
.498
.397
L2
16
Jacksonville Jaguars
South
3
14
0
.176
1–5
3–9
.512
.569
W1
Tiebreakers [g]
^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b Las Vegas finished ahead of New England based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: Miami, Dallas, LA Chargers, Cleveland, and Indianapolis).
^ a b c Indianapolis finished ahead of Miami and Los Angeles based on conference record (7–5 vs. 6–6).
^ a b Miami finished ahead of LA Chargers based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: New England, Las Vegas, Houston, Baltimore, and NY Giants).
^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Baltimore based on division record (3–3 vs. 1–5).
^ a b NY Jets finished ahead of Houston based on head-to-head victory.
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
