The
2022 season was the
Indianapolis Colts
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' 70th in the
National Football League
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(NFL), their 39th in
Indianapolis
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, their 15th playing their home games at
Lucas Oil Stadium
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, their sixth under the leadership of general manager
Chris Ballard and their fifth and final season under
head coach
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Frank Reich.
In the offseason, the Colts acquired former
MVP
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* Most valuable player, an award, typically for the best performing player in a sport or competition
* Minimum viable product, a concept for feature estimating used in business and engineering
MVP may also refer to:
...
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
Jeff Saturday 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
Minnesota Vikings
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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
Jacksonville Jaguars
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win over the
New York Jets
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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
Kansas City Chiefs
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Established in 1959 ...
.
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
Baltimore
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.
Because the
Browns won their season opener for the first time since
2004
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Events January
* January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...
, coupled with this game, the Colts now hold the NFL's longest active season opener winless streak, not having won a season opener since
2013
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2013 was designated as:
*International Year of Water Cooperation
*International Year of Quinoa
Events
January
* January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ...
.
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
Russell Wilson
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and
Matt Ryan struggled throughout the game.
Stephon Gilmore helped win with an interception in the endzone and a mishap by Russell Wilson that he threw to
Courtland Sutton 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
Frank Reich was fired after a 3-5-1 start, and was replaced by former Colts center
Jeff Saturday, 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,
Jeff Saturday benched
Matt Ryan in favor of
Nick Foles for next week's game.
Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
The Colts were eliminated after the loss.
Week 17: at New York Giants
Week 18: vs. Houston Texans
Standings
Division
Conference
References
External links
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Indianapolis Colts seasons
Indianapolis Colts
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