The Indianapolis Colts are 2-4 in the 2026 season. Outside the playoff picture, 12th in the AFC. They have won 2 Super Bowls, most recently in the 2006 (XLI) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2020 season and their last playoff win came in the 2018 season.
The Colts' two Super Bowl wins came 36 years apart and in two cities: Baltimore in Super Bowl V in January 1971, and Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLI in February 2007, when Peyton Manning finally got past New England. Manning's Colts made the playoffs nine straight seasons from 2002 to 2010 and reached two Super Bowls, losing the second to New Orleans.
Indianapolis has not won a playoff game since beating Houston in the 2018 Wild Card Round and has not made the postseason since the 2020 season, a five-year drought through 2025. The Colts came close in 2024 and 2025 before fading in December both times. Ending the drought is the clear goal in 2026.
Where do the Colts stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 2-4 (streak L2) |
|---|---|
| AFC seed | No. 12, out |
| Status | Outside the playoff picture, 12th in the AFC |
| Division record | 1-1 |
| Conference record | 1-4 |
| Point differential | -20 |
AFC South standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 4-2 | 0-1 | 3 | In today |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2-4 | 1-1 | 12 | |
| Houston Texans | 2-4 | 2-1 | 13 | |
| Tennessee Titans | 1-5 | 1-1 | 14 |
Colts schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Baltimore Ravens | L 23-41 | CBS |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 30-33 | NBC |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Houston Texans | W 19-17 | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Washington Commanders | W 30-13 | NFL Net |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | CBS |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | Fox |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Dallas Cowboys | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 11 | Thu, Nov 19 | at Houston Texans | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD |
Colts playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 2 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 4 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 2006 (XLI) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2020 season |
| Last playoff win | 2018 season |
Every Colts Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | XLIV | Lost | New Orleans Saints | 17-31 |
| 2006 | XLI | Won | Chicago Bears | 29-17 |
| 1970 | V | Won | Dallas Cowboys | 16-13 |
| 1968 | III | Lost | New York Jets | 7-16 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: the 2006 AFC Championship comeback from 21-3 down against the Patriots, the largest in conference title game history at the time; the rainy 29-17 win over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI; and Andrew Luck's 2013 Wild Card rally from 38-10 down to beat Kansas City 45-44, the second-largest comeback in playoff history.
Colts playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Colts won?
2, the most recent in the 2006 (XLI) season. They have played in 4 Super Bowls in total.
When did the Colts last make the playoffs?
The 2020 season, with the playoffs played in January 2021. That is a drought of 6 seasons entering 2026.
When did the Colts last win a playoff game?
The 2018 season. They have made the playoffs since without winning a game.
Are the Colts in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Outside the playoff picture, 12th in the AFC. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Colts in?
The AFC South. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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