AFC South · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 144–164
Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Indianapolis Colts lost 2 games after leading or being tied inside the final 5 minutes of regulation, tied 1st-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Indianapolis Colts posted a turnover margin of −8, the worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Indianapolis Colts allowed 27.3 points per game, 6th-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Indianapolis Colts posted a scoring margin of −3.3 points per game, 8th-worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 1 | Tied 3rd-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 11 | Tied 6th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 2.75% | 9th-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 11th-longest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 24.0 | Tied 18th-fewest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 6.4% | 16th-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 2-4 (.333) | Tied 6th-worst of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 37.5 | 32nd-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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