64th season in franchise history
The 2016 Indianapolis Colts season was the franchise's 64th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 33rd in Indianapolis . The Colts matched their 8–8 record from 2015, but would miss the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1997–1998. This season would also see the Colts get swept by the Houston Texans for the first time in franchise history. As a result, the Colts fired general manager Ryan Grigson after five seasons with the team. However, head coach Chuck Pagano would return the next year.[ 1]
Roster changes
Free agents
Player re-signed by the Colts
Player signed with a different team
Player retired
Undrafted free agents
Sources[ 2] [ 3]
Draft
Notes
Staff
2016 Indianapolis Colts staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Final roster
2016 Indianapolis Colts final roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists
Practice squad
Rookies in italics
53 active, 13 inactive, 10 practice squad
Schedule
Preseason
On February 16, the NFL announced that the Colts would play the Green Bay Packers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game . The game would have occurred on Sunday, August 7, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio , but the game was cancelled due to field conditions. However, the two teams met during the regular season in Green Bay.
The remainder of the Colts' preseason opponents and schedule were later announced on April 7.
Regular season
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
DET – Dwayne Washington 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 9:11. Lions 14–0. Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, 7:00.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 50-yard field goal, 4:50. Lions 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 4:21.
DET – Eric Ebron 6-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:37. Lions 21–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:13.
IND – Donte Moncrief 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:05. Lions 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:32.
Third quarter
IND – Dwayne Allen 19-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Andrew Luck–Dwayne Allen pass), 8:41. Lions 21–18. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:00.
DET – Ameer Abdullah 11-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 2:20. Lions 28–18. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:36.
Fourth quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 40-yard field goal, 14:17. Lions 28–21. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 3:03.
IND – Jack Doyle 16-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:19. Tied 28–28. Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 4:19.
DET – Theo Riddick 13-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (kick failed, wide right), 4:04. Lions 34–28. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:15.
IND – Jack Doyle 6-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:37. Colts 35–34. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27.
DET – Matt Prater 43-yard field goal, 0:04. Lions 37–35. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 0:33.
DET – Penalty on T. Y. Hilton enforced in the end zone for a safety, 0:00. Lions 39–35.
Top passers
DET – Matthew Stafford – 31/39, 340 yards, 3 TD
IND – Andrew Luck – 31/47, 385 yards, 4 TD
Top rushers
DET – Ameer Abdullah – 12 rushes, 63 yards
IND – Frank Gore – 14 rushes, 59 yards
Top receivers
DET – Golden Tate – 7 receptions, 41 yards
IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 79 yards
Andrew Luck would march the Colts down the field and score with 39 seconds remaining, but the Lions were able to pull out the win on a field goal by Matt Prater with 4 seconds left. The Colts would try the lateral play on the ensuing kickoff, but it would result in a safety. With the loss, the Colts started 0–1.
Week 2: at Denver Broncos
Game information
First quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 8:17. Colts 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:24.
DEN – Brandon McManus 23-yard field goal, 5:30. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:47.
Second quarter
DEN – C. J. Anderson 4-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:41. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:19.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 52-yard field goal, 2:43. Broncos 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 3:36.
DEN – Brandon McManus 43-yard field goal, 0:05. Broncos 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 2:38.
Third quarter
IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:06. Tied 13–13. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:54.
DEN – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 1:09. Broncos 16–13. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:57.
Fourth quarter
DEN – Aqib Talib 46-yard interception return (Brandon McManus kick), 13:52. Broncos 23–13.
IND – Frank Gore 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:02. Broncos 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:28.
DEN – Brandon McManus 35-yard field goal, 1:51. Broncos 26–20. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:11.
DEN – Shane Ray 15-yard fumble return (Trevor Siemian –Demaryius Thomas pass), 1:42. Broncos 34–20.
Top passers
IND – Andrew Luck – 21/40, 197 yards, TD, INT
DEN – Trevor Siemian – 22/33, 266 yards, INT
Top rushers
IND – Frank Gore – 13 rushes, 44 yards
DEN – C. J. Anderson – 20 rushes, 74 yards, TD
Top receivers
IND – Josh Ferguson – 5 receptions, 29 yards
DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 5 receptions, 90 yards
It was only a 3–3 game at the end of 1 quarter before CJ Anderson scored a 4-yard touchdown to take a 7-point lead. The teams would trade field goals to end the half with a 13–6 advantage for the Broncos. Robert Turbin would score a touchdown from 5 yards out to tie the game at 13. But from there, it was basically all Denver. Indy was outscored 21-7 after Turbin's touchdown, including a pick six by Aqib Talib and a scoop and score by Shane Ray off a Von Miller strip sack of Andrew Luck. Brandon McManus would also kick two field goals in that stretch as the Broncos advanced to 2-0 and the Colts fell to 0–2.
Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers
Week Three: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Chargers
0
13
6 3 22
Colts
10
3
7 6 26
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Game information
First quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 38-yard field goal, 8:53. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:07.
IND – Frank Gore 6-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:39. Colts 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:25.
Second quarter
SD – Josh Lambo 42-yard field goal, 14:51. Colts 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:48.
SD – Josh Lambo 34-yard field goal, 14:04. Colts 10–6. Drive: 4 plays, −10 yards, 0:32.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal, 6:25. Colts 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 7:39.
SD – Caraun Reid 61-yard fumble return (Josh Lambo kick), 0:55. Tied 13–13.
Third quarter
SD – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (kick blocked), 8:23. Chargers 19–13. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:37.
IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:39. Colts 20–19. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:44.
Fourth quarter
SD – Josh Lambo 27-yard field goal, 7:34. Chargers 22–20. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:25.
IND – T. Y. Hilton 63-yard pass from Andrew Luck (pass failed), 1:17. Colts 26–22. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 1:12.
Top passers
SD – Philip Rivers – 26/39, 330 yards
IND – Andrew Luck – 24/37, 331 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
SD – Melvin Gordon – 16 rushes, 35 yards, TD
IND – Frank Gore – 21 rushes, 82 yards, TD
Top receivers
SD – Tyrell Williams – 6 receptions, 69 yards
IND – T. Y. Hilton – 8 receptions, 174 yards, TD
Although the Colts took an early lead in the first quarter, the Chargers kept the game close and a Josh Lambo field goal put them ahead midway through the fourth quarter; however, a 63-yard pass from Andrew Luck to T. Y. Hilton restored the Colts' advantage with less than a minute remaining, giving them their first win of the season. With the win, the Colts improved to 1–2.
Week 4: at Jacksonville Jaguars
NFL International Series
Week Four: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Colts
3
3
0 21 27
Jaguars
7
10
6 7 30
at Wembley Stadium , London, England
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal, 8:53. Jaguars 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 6:10.
JAX – Blake Bortles 1-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 4:59. Jaguars 14–6.Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:44.
JAX – Jason Myers 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Jaguars 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:06.
Third quarter
JAX – Jason Myers 46-yard field goal, 11:50. Jaguars 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:10.
JAX – Jason Myers 49-yard field goal, 2:51. Jaguars 23–6. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 6:48.
Fourth quarter
IND – Frank Gore 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:48. Jaguars 23–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:03.
IND – T. Y. Hilton 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:06. Jaguars 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 5:31.
JAX – Allen Hurns 42-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 5:03. Jaguars 30–20. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:03.
IND – Phillip Dorsett 64-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:03. Jaguars 30–27. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:00.
Top passers
IND – Andrew Luck – 27/42, 234 yards, 2 TD, INT
JAX – Blake Bortles – 19/33, 207 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
IND – Frank Gore – 16 rushes, 68 yards, TD
JAX – T. J. Yeldon – 14 rushes, 71 yards
Top receivers
IND – T. Y. Hilton – 7 receptions, 42 yards, TD
JAX – Allen Robinson – 5 receptions, 55 yards, TD
With the loss, the Colts fell to 1–3.
Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears
Week Five: Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Bears
3
10
0 10 23
Colts
3
13
3 10 29
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : October 9Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : 60 °F (16 °C), mostly sunny — retractable roof openGame attendance : 66,622Referee : John Hussey TV announcers (Fox) : Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator) and Erin Andrews (sideline reporter)Recap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
CHI – Connor Barth 35-yard field goal, 8:24. Bears 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:36.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 54-yard field goal, 5:10. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:14.
Second quarter
IND – Dwayne Allen 1-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 12:58. Colts 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:44.
CHI – Connor Barth 49-yard field goal, 8:22. Colts 10–6. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:36.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 6:08. Colts 13–6. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:14.
CHI – Cameron Meredith 14-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Connor Barth kick), 3:35. Tied 13–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:33.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 26-yard field goal, 0:11. Colts 16–13. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 3:24.
Third quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:52. Colts 19–13. Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:08.
Fourth quarter
CHI – Connor Barth 24-yard field goal, 13:31. Colts 19–16. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:15.
CHI – Jordan Howard 21-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Connor Barth kick), 7:04. Bears 23–19. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 4:45.
IND – T. Y. Hilton 35-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:43. Colts 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:21.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 46-yard field goal, 2:28. Colts 29–23. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:01.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the win, the Colts improved to 2–3.
Week 6: at Houston Texans
Week Six: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Colts
3
10
0 10 0 23
Texans
0
3
6 14 3 26
at NRG Stadium , Houston, Texas
Game information
First quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:56. Colts 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 4:16.
Second quarter
IND – Jack Doyle 22-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 4:33.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 37-yard field goal, 6:55. Colts 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:12.
HOU – Nick Novak 27-yard field goal, 1:57. Colts 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:58.
Third quarter
HOU – Lamar Miller 1-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 7:06. Colts 13–9. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:13.
Fourth quarter
IND – Andrew Luck 14-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:53. Colts 20–9. Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:25.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 7:04. Colts 23–9. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:17.
HOU – Lamar Miller 10-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 2:37. Colts 23–16. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:27.
HOU – C. J. Fiedorowicz 26-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 0:49. Tied 23–23. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:01.
Overtime
HOU – Nick Novak 33-yard field goal, 8:10. Texans 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:20.
Top passers
IND – Andrew Luck – 21/32, 252 yards, TD, INT
HOU – Brock Osweiler – 25/39, 269 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
IND – Frank Gore – 22 rushes, 106 yards
HOU – Lamar Miller – 24 rushes, 149 yards, TD
Top receivers
The Colts led 23–9 with less than three minutes to play, but a comeback by the Texans forced overtime, where they would win on a field goal. With the loss, the Colts fell to 2–4.
Week 7: at Tennessee Titans
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – T. Y. Hilton 37-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:16. Colts 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 3:24.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal, 7:06. Colts 17–6. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 3:10.
TEN – DeMarco Murray 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:34. Colts 17–13. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 1:38.
Third quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal, 3:46. Colts 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:04.
Fourth quarter
TEN – Delanie Walker 7-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 12:39. Tied 20–20. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:07.
TEN – Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal, 6:02. Titans 23–20. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:39.
IND – Jack Doyle 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:55. Colts 27–23. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 4:07.
IND – Robert Mathis 14-yard fumble return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:47. Colts 34–23.
TEN – Ryan Succop 44-yard field goal, 0:43. Colts 34–26. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 1:04.
Top passers
IND – Andrew Luck – 27/39, 353 yards, 3 TD
TEN – Marcus Mariota – 22/37, 232 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
IND – Frank Gore – 17 rushes, 61 yards
TEN – DeMarco Murray – 25 rushes, 107 yards, TD
Top receivers
IND – Jack Doyle – 9 receptions, 78 yards, TD
TEN – Delanie Walker – 7 receptions, 84 yards, TD
With the win, the Colts improved to 3–4. They also picked up their 10th straight win over the Titans.
Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week Eight: Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs
3
14
7 6 30
Colts
0
7
7 0 14
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : October 30Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,417Referee : Craig Wrolstad TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes (play-by-play) and Solomon Wilcots (color commentator)Recap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
KC – Cairo Santos 33-yard field goal, 10:20. Chiefs 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 4:40.
Second quarter
Third quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 34-yard pass from Nick Foles (Cairo Santos kick), 7:34. Chiefs 24–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:27.
IND – Donte Moncrief 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:05. Chiefs 24–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:29.
Fourth quarter
KC – Cairo Santos 22-yard field goal, 8:00. Chiefs 27–14. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:05.
KC – Cairo Santos 44-yard field goal, 3:35. Chiefs 30–14. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:34.
Top passers
KC – Nick Foles – 16/22, 223 yards, 2 TD
IND – Andrew Luck – 19/35, 210 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
KC – Travis Kelce – 7 receptions, 101 yards, TD
IND – Phillip Dorsett – 5 receptions, 33 yards
In a rematch of the 2013 wildcard game, the Chiefs blew out the Colts easily, 30–14. With the loss, the Colts fell to 3–5.
Week 9: at Green Bay Packers
Week Nine: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Colts
14
10
0 7 31
Packers
10
0
3 13 26
at Lambeau Field , Green Bay, Wisconsin
Date : November 6Game time : 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CSTGame weather : 68 °F (20 °C), clearGame attendance : 78,437Referee : Tony Corrente TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
IND – Jordan Todman 99-yard kickoff return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:47. Colts 7–0. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.
GB – Mason Crosby 34-yard field goal, 10:46. Colts 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:01.
IND – Frank Gore 7-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:28. Colts 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:07.
GB – Jordy Nelson 26-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:00. Colts 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:25.
Second quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal, 12:05. Colts 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 2:55.
IND – Donte Moncrief 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:11. Colts 24–10. Drive: 15 plays, 96 yards, 5:33.
Third quarter
GB – Mason Crosby 27-yard field goal, 1:46. Colts 24–13. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:38.
Fourth quarter
IND – Frank Gore 4-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:35. Colts 31–13. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:53.
GB – Davante Adams 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (pass failed), 7:40. Colts 31–19. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:55.
GB – Randall Cobb 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 3:29. Colts 31–26. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:59.
Top passers
IND – Andrew Luck – 23/36, 281 yards, TD, 2 INT
GB – Aaron Rodgers – 26/43, 297 yards, 3 TD, INT
Top rushers
IND – Frank Gore – 19 rushes, 60 yards, 2 TD
GB – Ty Montgomery – 7 rushes, 53 yards
Top receivers
IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 82 yards
GB – Jordy Nelson – 7 receptions, 94 yards, TD
This was the Colts' first victory at Lambeau Field since 1988.
Week 11: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week Eleven: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Titans
0
7
7 3 17
Colts
14
7
0 3 24
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : November 20Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,048Referee : Walt AndersonTV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes (play-by-play) and Solomon Wilcots (color commentator)Recap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
TEN – Tajae Sharpe 37-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 6:35. Colts 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 98 yards, 4:50.
Fourth quarter
TEN – Ryan Succop 47-yard field goal, 12:14. Colts 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:53.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal, 10:50. Colts 24–17. Drive:5 plays, 44 yards, 1:24.
Top passers
TEN – Marcus Mariota – 25/38, 290 yards, 2 TD
IND – Andrew Luck – 15/28, 262 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
TEN – DeMarco Murray – 21 rushes, 70 yards
IND – Frank Gore – 18 rushes, 50 yards
Top receivers
TEN – Rishard Matthews – 9 receptions, 122 yards
IND – T. Y. Hilton – 5 receptions, 97 yards, TD
With their 11th straight win over the Titans, the Colts improved to 5–5.
Week 12: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Thanksgiving Day game
Week Twelve: Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Steelers
14
7
0 7 28
Colts
0
7
0 0 7
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : Game time : 8:30 p.m. ESTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 66,583Referee : Walt Coleman TV announcers (NBC) : Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color commentator) and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter)Recap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Donte Moncrief 5-yard pass from Scott Tolzien (Adam Vinatieri kick), 13:02. Steelers 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 3:04.
PIT – Antonio Brown 33-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 9:00. Steelers 21–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:02.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
PIT – Antonio Brown 22-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 5:30. Steelers 28–7. Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 2:21.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Quarterback Andrew Luck did not play due to a concussion, and his replacement Scott Tolzien was unable to prevent a 28–7 defeat, although he did throw a five-yard touchdown pass to Donte Moncrief early in the second quarter.
Week 13: at New York Jets
Game information
First quarter
IND – Dwayne Allen 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:23. Colts 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:33.
IND – Dwayne Allen 21-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:45. Colts 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:47.
Second quarter
NYJ – Nick Folk 38-yard field goal, 10:31. Colts 14–3. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:29.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 8:16. Colts 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:15.
IND – Dwayne Allen 23-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:18. Colts 24–3. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:20.
Third quarter
IND – Donte Moncrief 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:54. Colts 31–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 1:08. Colts 34–3. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 5:11.
Fourth quarter
IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:54. Colts 41–3. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:20.
NYJ – Robby Anderson 40-yard pass from Bryce Petty (Nick Folk kick), 11:19. Colts 41–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:35.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the win, the Colts evened their record at 6-6.
Week 14: vs. Houston Texans
Week Fourteen: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Texans
3
10
3 6 22
Colts
3
0
7 7 17
at Lucas Oil Stadium , Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : December 11Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,250Referee : Brad Allen TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan and Rich GannonRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 32-yard field goal, 8:35. Colts 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:50.
HOU – Nick Novak 21-yard field goal, 4:04. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:01.
Second quarter
HOU – Lamar Miller 2-yard run (Nick Novak kick), 2:26. Texans 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:19.
HOU – Nick Novak 52-yard field goal, 0:12. Texans 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:29.
Third quarter
HOU – Nick Novak 24-yard field goal, 12:46. Texans 16–3. Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 1:08.
IND – Frank Gore 18-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:53. Texans 16–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
Fourth quarter
HOU – Nick Novak 41-yard field goal, 11:53. Texans 19–10. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 4:51.
IND – T. Y. Hilton 35-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:06. Texans 19–17. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 2:47.
HOU – Nick Novak 34-yard field goal, 2:51. Texans 22–17. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:15.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the loss, the Colts fell to 6–7 and were swept by the Texans for the first time in franchise history.
Week 15: at Minnesota Vikings
Week Fifteen: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Colts
10
17
0 7 34
Vikings
0
0
3 3 6
at U.S. Bank Stadium , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date : December 18Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Played indoors (dome stadium)Game attendance : 66,820Referee : Jerome BogerTV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan and Rich GannonRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 9:01. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:59.
IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:22. Colts 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:57.
Second quarter
IND – Erik Swoope 27-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:16. Colts 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 5:39.
IND – Robert Turbin 6-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:33. Colts 24–0. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 5:35.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 50-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 27–0. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:19.
Third quarter
MIN – Kai Forbath 32-yard field goal, 3:51. Colts 27–3. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 4:10.
Fourth quarter
IND – Phillip Dorsett 50-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 34–3. Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:56.
MIN – Kai Forbath 51-yard field goal, 11:57. Colts 34–6. Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 2:58.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the win, the Colts improved to 7-7 and remained just in the thick of the playoff race.
Week 16: at Oakland Raiders
Week Sixteen: Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Colts
0
7
7 11 25
Raiders
0
19
14 0 33
at Oakland Alameda Coliseum , Oakland, California
Date : Game time : 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST Game weather : 50 °F (10 °C), sunnyGame attendance : 54,896Referee : Ed HochuliTV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
OAK – Andre Holmes 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:57. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 7:12.
IND – Donte Moncrief 24-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:49. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:08.
OAK – Clive Walford 5-yard pass from Derek Carr (kick failed, wide left), 5:50. Raiders 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:59.
OAK – Jalen Richard 4-yard pass from Derek Carr (kick blocked), 0:18. Raiders 19–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 0:55.
Third quarter
OAK – DeAndré Washington 22-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:48. Raiders 26–7. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 4:12.
OAK – DeAndré Washington 22-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 8:40. Raiders 33–7. Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:33.
IND – Robert Turbin 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:18. Raiders 33–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:22.
Fourth quarter
IND – Andrew Luck 11-yard run (Andrew Luck–T. Y. Hilton pass), 7:40. Raiders 33–22. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:36.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 42-yard field goal, 2:33. Raiders 33–25. Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:15.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the loss, the Colts fell to 7–8 and were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the second year in a row.
Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week Seventeen: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
10
7
0 3 20
Colts
0
3
14 7 24
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : January 1, 2017Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,160Referee : Clete Blakeman TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Solomon WilcotsRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
JAX – Jason Myers 47-yard field goal, 10:11. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:30.
JAX – Ben Koyack 14-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 6:03. Jaguars 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.
Second quarter
JAX – Corey Grant 57-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 5:57. Jaguars 17–0. Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:48.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 45-yard field goal, 2:46. Jaguars 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04.
Third quarter
IND – Robert Turbin 7-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:22. Jaguars 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 2:35.
IND – Dwayne Allen 15-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:19. Tied 17–17. Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 6:43.
Fourth quarter
JAX – Jason Myers 41-yard field goal, 1:38. Jaguars 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:21.
IND – Jack Doyle 1-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:14. Colts 24–20. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:24.
Top passers
JAX – Blake Bortles – 25/39, 301 yards, TD
IND – Andrew Luck – 24/40, 321 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
JAX – Corey Grant – 18 rushes, 122 yards, TD
IND – Frank Gore – 16 rushes, 62 yards
Top receivers
The Jaguars took a 17–0 lead during the second quarter, but the Colts were able to pull it back to 17–17 as the game moved into its final period. The Jaguars regained the lead with a 41-yard Jason Myers field goal inside the two-minute warning, but Andrew Luck led the Colts on a 75-yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jack Doyle with four seconds remaining. With the win, the Colts ended their year 8–8 and snapped their two-game losing streak against the Jaguars.
Standings
Division
Conference
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1
New England Patriots
East
14
2
0
.875
5–1
11–1
.439
.424
W7
2[ a]
Kansas City Chiefs
West
12
4
0
.750
6–0
9–3
.508
.479
W2
3
Pittsburgh Steelers
North
11
5
0
.688
5–1
9–3
.494
.423
W7
4[ b]
Houston Texans
South
9
7
0
.563
5–1
7–5
.502
.427
L1
Wild Cards
5[ a]
Oakland Raiders
West
12
4
0
.750
3–3
9–3
.504
.443
L1
6
Miami Dolphins
East
10
6
0
.625
4–2
7–5
.455
.341
L1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7[ b] [ c]
Tennessee Titans
South
9
7
0
.563
2–4
6–6
.465
.458
W1
8[ c]
Denver Broncos
West
9
7
0
.563
2–4
6–6
.549
.455
W1
9[ d]
Baltimore Ravens
North
8
8
0
.500
4–2
7–5
.498
.363
L2
10[ d]
Indianapolis Colts
South
8
8
0
.500
3–3
5–7
.492
.406
W1
11
Buffalo Bills
East
7
9
0
.438
1–5
4–8
.482
.339
L2
12
Cincinnati Bengals
North
6
9
1
.406
3–3
5–7
.521
.333
W1
13[ e]
New York Jets
East
5
11
0
.313
2–4
4–8
.518
.313
W1
14[ e]
San Diego Chargers
West
5
11
0
.313
1–5
4–8
.543
.513
L5
15
Jacksonville Jaguars
South
3
13
0
.188
2–4
2–10
.527
.417
L1
16
Cleveland Browns
North
1
15
0
.063
0–6
1–11
.549
.313
L1
Tiebreakers [ f]
^ a b Kansas City clinched the AFC West division over Oakland based on head-to-head sweep.
^ a b Houston clinched the AFC South division title over Tennessee based on record vs. division opponents.
^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of Denver based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b Baltimore finished ahead of Indianapolis based on record vs. conference opponents.
^ a b The New York Jets finished ahead of San Diego based record vs. common opponents — the Jets' cumulative record against Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Miami was 1–4, while San Diego's cumulative record against the same four teams was 0–5.
^ 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.
References
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