The 2021 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 69th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 38th in Indianapolis. It was their fourth season under head coach Frank Reich and fifth under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard. Despite having 7 Pro Bowlers and 5 AP All-Pros, the Colts failed to improve upon their 11–5 record from the previous season, after a Week 12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Colts were eliminated from the postseason in the final week of the season after a stunning loss to the 2–14 Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Baltimore Ravens the same day.
Pre-draft trades
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Defensive linemen
Defensive backs
Special teams
Practice squad
Rookies in italics 52 active, 10 inactive, 16 practice squad (+2 exempt)
The Colts' preseason opponents and results are mentioned as below:
The Colts' 2021 schedule was announced on May 12.
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With their 8th straight season-opening defeat, the Colts started 0–1.
With the loss, the Colts started 0–2 for the first time since 2017.
at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
With this loss, the Colts started 0–3 for the first time since 2011.
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
With their first win of the season, the Colts improved to 1–3.
at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Overtime
Despite leading by as many as 19 points late in the third quarter and by 16 points midway through the fourth quarter, the Colts collapsed and were defeated in overtime after allowing 3 consecutive touchdown drives. With the heartbreaking loss, the Colts fell to 1–4.
The Colts recorded their third consecutive win over the Texans, and improved to 2–4.
at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
The Colts dominated the 49ers on the road. Carson Wentz scored 3 total touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers against the 49ers' offense. With the win, the Colts improved to 3–4.
The Colts blew another large lead and were defeated by the Titans in overtime after two costly interceptions from Wentz. With the loss, the Colts fell to 3–5 and were swept by the Titans for the first time since 2002.
This was the first NFL game that ended in a 45–30 score, making a scorigami.[1] The win improved the Colts to 4–5.
With their fourth consecutive home win over the Jaguars, the Colts improved to 5–5.
at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
This was the Colts' second scorigami of the season, as a 41–15 score had never occurred in the NFL before.[2] Arguably the team's most impressive win of the season, Jonathan Taylor dominated Buffalo's defense with 5 total touchdowns, improving the Colts to 6–5 and over .500 for the first time all season.
The Colts blew a 10-point lead and turned the ball over five times, dropping them to 6–6.
at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
With their fourth straight win over the Texans, and first shutout win since 2018, the Colts improved to 7–6 heading into their bye week.
With the win, the Colts improved to 8–6 and beat the Patriots for the first time since Week 10 of the 2009 season.[3]
Christmas Day games
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
The Colts overcame several injuries and positive COVID-19 tests on their offensive line and defensive backfield to defeat the skidding Cardinals, improving them to 9–6 and putting them on the cusp of clinching a playoff berth.
With this loss, the Colts fell to 9–7 and were prevented from clinching a playoff berth this week.
at TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
In a shocking fashion, the Colts were upset by the 2–14 Jaguars thus ending their playoff hopes, as the Steelers won earlier that day.
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