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Indianapolis Colts

2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 144–164

Timeframe

Showing the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

Strongest receipts

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  1. #1Indianapolis ColtsAFC SouthStrong sample

    Colts blew 10 double-digit leads

    10games2nd-most of 32 teams

    The Indianapolis Colts lost 10 games after leading by 10 or more points, 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 90 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history)
    Games
    90
    Denominator
    90 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
    • 1 game in this window had no usable score-state data from the source and is excluded from this count.
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  2. #2Indianapolis ColtsAFC SouthStrong sample

    Colts lost 12 games they led or were tied in late

    12gamesTied 2nd-most of 32 teams

    The Indianapolis Colts lost 12 games after leading or being tied inside the final 5 minutes of regulation, tied 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 90 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history)
    Games
    90
    Denominator
    90 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
    • 1 game in this window had no usable score-state data from the source and is excluded from this count.
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  3. #3Indianapolis ColtsAFC SouthStrong sample

    Colts gave the ball away 138 times

    138giveaways2nd-most of 32 teams

    The Indianapolis Colts committed 138 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history)
    Games
    91
    Denominator
    91 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
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  4. #4Indianapolis ColtsAFC SouthStrong sample

    Colts turned it over on 2.42% of plays

    2.42%% of offensive plays2nd-highest of 32 teams

    The Indianapolis Colts gave the ball away on 2.42% of offensive plays (138 giveaways on 5708 plays), 2nd-highest of 32 teams, in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history)
    Games
    91
    Denominator
    5708 offensive plays
    Cohort
    32 teams
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  5. #5Indianapolis ColtsAFC SouthStrong sample

    Colts allowed 24.3 points per game

    24.3points per game6th-most of 32 teams

    The Indianapolis Colts allowed 24.3 points per game, 6th-most of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history)
    Games
    91
    Denominator
    91 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
    • Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
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Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.

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MetricValueComparisonGamesEvidence
Turnover margin−11Tied 10th-worst of 32 teams91Strong sample
Longest losing run9Tied 5th-longest of 32 teams91Strong sample
Points scored per game23.320th-fewest of 32 teams91Strong sample
Scoring margin per game−1.013th-worst of 32 teams91Strong sample
Sack rate allowed6.6%18th-highest of 32 teams91Strong sample
Win percentage40-50-1 (.445)12th-worst of 32 teams91Strong sample
Penalty yards per game43.430th-most of 32 teams91Strong sample

Misery Timeline

Dated evidence

  1. Oct 18, 2026 · Blown lead
    Blew a 13-point lead vs Tennessee Titans
    Lost 20-26 after leading by 13.
  2. Sep 20, 2026 · Late loss
    Late loss to Kansas City Chiefs
    Led or tied (27-27) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 30-33.
  3. Sep 20, 2026 · Losing run
    9 straight losses
    Nov 23, 2025 to Sep 20, 2026
  4. Sep 13, 2026 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 18 to Baltimore Ravens
    23-41 · Week 1
  5. Dec 28, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Jacksonville Jaguars
    Lost 17-23 after leading by 10.
  6. Dec 22, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 21 to San Francisco 49ers
    27-48 · Week 16
  7. Dec 14, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Seattle Seahawks
    Lost 16-18 after leading by 10.
  8. Dec 7, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Jacksonville Jaguars
    19-36 · Week 14
  9. Nov 23, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 11-point lead vs Kansas City Chiefs
    Lost 20-23 in overtime after leading by 11.
  10. Sep 28, 2025 · Late loss
    Late loss to Los Angeles Rams
    Led or tied (20-13) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 20-27.
  11. Dec 15, 2024 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Denver Broncos
    Lost 13-31 after leading by 10.
  12. Dec 15, 2024 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 18 to Denver Broncos
    13-31 · Week 15
  13. Nov 24, 2024 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 18 to Detroit Lions
    6-24 · Week 12
  14. Nov 10, 2024 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Oct 27, 2024 to Nov 10, 2024
  15. Sep 15, 2024 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Jan 6, 2024 to Sep 15, 2024
  16. Dec 24, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 19 to Atlanta Falcons
    10-29 · Week 16
  17. Dec 10, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 20 to Cincinnati Bengals
    14-34 · Week 14
  18. Oct 29, 2023 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs New Orleans Saints
    Lost 27-38 after leading by 10.
  19. Oct 29, 2023 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Oct 15, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023
  20. Oct 22, 2023 · Late loss
    Late loss to Cleveland Browns
    Led or tied (38-33) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 38-39.
  21. Oct 15, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Jacksonville Jaguars
    20-37 · Week 6
  22. Sep 10, 2023 · Losing run
    8 straight losses
    Nov 20, 2022 to Sep 10, 2023
  23. Jan 8, 2023 · Late loss
    Late loss to Houston Texans
    Led or tied (28-24) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 31-32.
  24. Jan 1, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 28 to New York Giants
    10-38 · Week 17
  25. Dec 26, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Los Angeles Chargers
    3-20 · Week 16
  26. Dec 4, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 35 to Dallas Cowboys
    19-54 · Week 13
  27. Nov 20, 2022 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Philadelphia Eagles
    Lost 16-17 after leading by 10.
  28. Nov 6, 2022 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Oct 23, 2022 to Nov 6, 2022
  29. Nov 6, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 23 to New England Patriots
    3-26 · Week 9
  30. Oct 30, 2022 · Late loss
    Late loss to Washington Commanders
    Led or tied (16-7) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 16-17.
  31. Sep 18, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 24 to Jacksonville Jaguars
    0-24 · Week 2
  32. Nov 28, 2021 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Lost 31-38 after leading by 10.
  33. Oct 31, 2021 · Blown lead
    Blew a 14-point lead vs Tennessee Titans
    Lost 31-34 in overtime after leading by 14.
  34. Oct 11, 2021 · Blown lead
    Blew a 19-point lead vs Baltimore Ravens
    Lost 25-31 in overtime after leading by 19.
  35. Sep 26, 2021 · Losing run
    At least 3 straight losses
    Sep 12, 2021 to Sep 26, 2021. Reaches the start of covered history.
  36. Sep 19, 2021 · Late loss
    Late loss to Los Angeles Rams
    Led or tied (24-24) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 24-27.

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.