The 2022 season was the

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' 70th in the

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(NFL), their 39th in

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, their 15th playing their home games at

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, their sixth under the leadership of general manager

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and their fifth and final season under

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. In the offseason, the Colts acquired former

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quarterback Matt Ryan in exchange for a third round pick. After a 3–5–1 start, head coach Reich was fired from the team with former Colts offensive lineman

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being named the interim head coach. Saturday won his first game with the Colts against the Raiders, but did not win any more games, as the team finished the season on a 7–game losing streak. On December 17, the Colts were defeated by the

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in a game that was notable for being the biggest blown lead in NFL history, as the Colts squandered a 33–0 halftime lead to lose 39–36 in overtime. This loss, coupled with the

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win over the

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the following Thursday, eliminated the Colts from playoff contention. Despite the Colts' poor season, one highlight was a week three 20–17 upset win over the eventual Super Bowl champion

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Draft

Draft trades

Staff

Final roster

Preseason

The Colts' preseason opponents and schedule were announced in the spring.

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Houston Texans

This was the Colts first tie game since the 1982 season when they were based in

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. Because the Browns won their season opener for the first time since

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, coupled with this game, the Colts now hold the NFL's longest active season opener winless streak, not having won a season opener since

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Week 2: at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Colts failed to capitalize on offense, and were shutout for the first time since week 13 of the 2018 season, which was also against the Jaguars. This was also their eighth consecutive loss in Jacksonville.

Week 3: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 5: at Denver Broncos

Neither side scored a touchdown as

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and Matt Ryan struggled throughout the game.

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helped win with an interception in the endzone and a mishap by Russell Wilson that he threw to

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while he was covered by Gilmore and ended up being incomplete on 4th down, missing a wide open K. J. Hamler. With the win, the Colts improved to 2–2–1.

Week 6: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 7: at Tennessee Titans

Week 8: vs. Washington Commanders

Week 9: at New England Patriots

After the game, head coach

was fired after a 3-5-1 start, and was replaced by former Colts center

, who had no coaching experience above the high school level.

Week 10: at Las Vegas Raiders

Week 11: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 12: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 15: at Minnesota Vikings

The Colts blew a 33–0 lead and ending up losing in overtime. After the game,

benched Matt Ryan in favor of

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