The 2024 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 72nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 41st in Indianapolis, and their 17th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was their eighth under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard and the second under head coach Shane Steichen. They failed to improve on their 9âÂÂ8 record from last year and end their nine-year AFC South title drought after a Week 15 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos. They were eliminated from playoff contention following a Week 17 upset loss to the New York Giants, who before the game had the worst record in the league. The Colts finished their season with an 8âÂÂ9 record.
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The Colts' preseason opponents and preliminary schedule were announced on May 15, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.
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With the loss, the Colts have now gone 11 consecutive seasons without a Week 1 victory. Their most recent opening-week victory came in 2013.
With the loss (their first to the Packers since 2008, the Colts fell to 0âÂÂ2 for the first time since 2017. The Colts defense was gashed for 261 rushing yards by a Packers offense missing starting quarterback Jordan Love.
With the win (their third straight over the Bears), the Colts improved to 1âÂÂ2
For the second straight season, the Colts defeated the Steelers at home, improving to 2âÂÂ2. Anthony Richardson left the game in the 1st quarter and was replaced by Joe Flacco.
With the loss, the Colts have now gone 10 consecutive seasons without winning at Jacksonville. Their most recent win at Jacksonville came in 2014.
This was the Colts' third straight win over the Titans, their longest winning streak against them since 2018âÂÂ19.
The Colts were swept by the Texans for only the second time in franchise history (after 2016).
The Colts' offense failed to score a touchdown, and they dropped under .500, which they would remain for the rest of the season.
With the win, the Colts got their first win in Foxborough since 2006 and also improved to 6âÂÂ7.
After a decent first half in which the Colts led by six points, intercepting Bo Nix thrice, the Broncos controlled the rest of the game. The Colts had five turnovers in the second half, including Jonathan Taylor prematurely celebrating a touchdown by dropping the ball before scoring, leading to a touchback, and a failed trick play resulting in a Broncos touchdown by Nik Bonitto. The Colts allowed 24 unanswered points, and were shutout in the second half.
With the loss, the Colts fell to 6âÂÂ8 and allowed the Texans, who won earlier that day, to clinch the AFC South division title. This loss left the Colts without any division titles since 2014.
The Colts scored a season high 38 points in their win, which included 24 points in the second quarter. They also rushed for a franchise single-game record 335 yards. Jonathan Taylor had a season high 218 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns, one being a 70-yard touchdown, another was a 65-yard touchdown. Anthony Richardson also added another rushing touchdown. With the win (their fourth straight over the Titans), the Colts improved to 7âÂÂ8.
With the upset loss, the Colts fell to 7âÂÂ9 and became eliminated from playoff contention for the fourth straight season.
With the overtime win, the Colts finished the season with a 8âÂÂ9 record.