The 2024 season was the

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' 72nd in the

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(NFL), their 41st in

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, and their 17th playing their home games at

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. It was their eighth under the leadership of

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and the second under

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. They failed to improve on their 9–8 record from last year and end their nine-year

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title drought after a Week 15 blowout loss to the

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. They were eliminated from playoff contention following a Week 17 upset loss to the

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, who before the game had the worst record in the league. The Colts finished their season with an 8–9 record.

Draft

Draft trades

Staff

Final roster

Preseason

The Colts' preseason opponents and preliminary schedule were announced on May 15, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Houston Texans

With the loss, the Colts have now gone 11 consecutive seasons without a Week 1 victory. Their most recent opening-week victory came in

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Week 2: at Green Bay Packers

With the loss (their first to the Packers since

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, the Colts fell to 0–2 for the first time since

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. The Colts defense was gashed for 261 rushing yards by a Packers offense missing starting quarterback

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Week 3: vs. Chicago Bears

With the win (their third straight over the Bears), the Colts improved to 1–2

Week 4: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

For the second straight season, the Colts defeated the Steelers at home, improving to 2–2. Anthony Richardson left the game in the 1st quarter and was replaced by

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Week 5: at Jacksonville Jaguars

With the loss, the Colts have now gone 10 consecutive seasons without winning at Jacksonville. Their most recent win at Jacksonville came in

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Week 6: at Tennessee Titans

This was the Colts' third straight win over the Titans, their longest winning streak against them since 2018–19.

Week 7: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 8: at Houston Texans

The Colts were swept by the Texans for only the second time in franchise history (after

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Week 9: at Minnesota Vikings

The Colts' offense failed to score a touchdown, and they dropped under .500, which they would remain for the rest of the season.

Week 10: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 11: at New York Jets

Week 12: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 13: at New England Patriots

With the win, the Colts got their first win in Foxborough since

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and also improved to 6–7.

Week 15: at Denver Broncos

After a decent first half in which the Colts led by six points, intercepting

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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

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. The Colts allowed 24 unanswered points, and were shutout in the second half. With the loss, the Colts fell to 6–8 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

Week 16: vs. Tennessee Titans

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 7–8.

Week 17: at New York Giants

With the upset loss, the Colts fell to 7–9 and became eliminated from playoff contention for the fourth straight season.