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The 2016 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 64th in the National Football League (NFL), their 33rd in Indianapolis, and their ninth playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts matched their 8–8 record from 2015, but missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1997–1998. This season also saw the Colts swept by the Houston Texans for the first time in franchise history. As a result, the Colts fired general manager Ryan Grigson after five seasons with the team, although head coach Chuck Pagano returned the next year.
Front office Owner/CEO – Jim Irsay General manager – Ryan Grigson Vice president of football operations – Jimmy Raye III Director of college scouting – T. J. McCreight Senior player personnel scout – Todd Vasvari Director of football administration – Mike Bluem Director of pro personnel – Kevin Rogers Jr. Assistant director of college scouting – Matt Tarpening Head coaches Head coach – Chuck Pagano Assistant head coach/offensive line – Joe Philbin Assistant to the head coach – Jeff PopovichOffensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Rob Chudzinski Quarterbacks – Brian Schottenheimer Running backs – Jemal Singleton Wide receivers – Lee Hull Tight ends – Jim Hostler Assistant offensive line – Joe Gilbert Offensive assistant/assistant quarterbacks coach – Tim Berbenich Offensive quality control – Frank Giufre
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Ted Monachino Defensive line – Gary Emanuel Linebackers – Jim Herrmann Outside linebackers – Brad White Secondary – Greg Williams Defensive quality control – Shawn Terlecky Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Tom McMahon Assistant special teams – Maurice DraytonStrength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Darren Krein Assistant strength and conditioning – Richard Howell Conditioning & performance analyst – Quadrian Banks
First quarter DET – Theo Riddick 21-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 4:43. Lions 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:23.Second quarter DET – Dwayne Washington 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 9:11. Lions 14–0. Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, 7:00. IND – Adam Vinatieri 50-yard field goal, 4:50. Lions 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 4:21. DET – Eric Ebron 6-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:37. Lions 21–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:13. IND – Donte Moncrief 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:05. Lions 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:32.Third quarter IND – Dwayne Allen 19-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Andrew Luck–Dwayne Allen pass), 8:41. Lions 21–18. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:00. DET – Ameer Abdullah 11-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 2:20. Lions 28–18. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:36.Fourth quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 40-yard field goal, 14:17. Lions 28–21. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 3:03. IND – Jack Doyle 16-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:19. Tied 28–28. Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 4:19. DET – Theo Riddick 13-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (kick failed, wide right), 4:04. Lions 34–28. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:15. IND – Jack Doyle 6-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:37. Colts 35–34. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27. DET – Matt Prater 43-yard field goal, 0:04. Lions 37–35. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 0:33. DET – Penalty on T. Y. Hilton enforced in the end zone for a safety, 0:00. Lions 39–35.Top passers DET – Matthew Stafford – 31/39, 340 yards, 3 TD IND – Andrew Luck – 31/47, 385 yards, 4 TD Top rushers DET – Ameer Abdullah – 12 rushes, 63 yards IND – Frank Gore – 14 rushes, 59 yards Top receivers DET – Golden Tate – 7 receptions, 41 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 79 yards
First quarter DET – Theo Riddick 21-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 4:43. Lions 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:23.Second quarter DET – Dwayne Washington 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 9:11. Lions 14–0. Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, 7:00. IND – Adam Vinatieri 50-yard field goal, 4:50. Lions 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 4:21. DET – Eric Ebron 6-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:37. Lions 21–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:13. IND – Donte Moncrief 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:05. Lions 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:32.Third quarter IND – Dwayne Allen 19-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Andrew Luck–Dwayne Allen pass), 8:41. Lions 21–18. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:00. DET – Ameer Abdullah 11-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 2:20. Lions 28–18. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:36.Fourth quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 40-yard field goal, 14:17. Lions 28–21. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 3:03. IND – Jack Doyle 16-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:19. Tied 28–28. Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 4:19. DET – Theo Riddick 13-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (kick failed, wide right), 4:04. Lions 34–28. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:15. IND – Jack Doyle 6-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:37. Colts 35–34. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27. DET – Matt Prater 43-yard field goal, 0:04. Lions 37–35. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 0:33. DET – Penalty on T. Y. Hilton enforced in the end zone for a safety, 0:00. Lions 39–35.
Top passers DET – Matthew Stafford – 31/39, 340 yards, 3 TD IND – Andrew Luck – 31/47, 385 yards, 4 TD Top rushers DET – Ameer Abdullah – 12 rushes, 63 yards IND – Frank Gore – 14 rushes, 59 yards Top receivers DET – Golden Tate – 7 receptions, 41 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 79 yards
Andrew Luck would march the Colts down the field and score with 39 seconds remaining, but the Lions were able to pull out the win on a field goal by Matt Prater with 4 seconds left. The Colts would try the lateral play on the ensuing kickoff, but it would result in a safety. With the loss, the Colts started 0–1.
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 8:17. Colts 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:24. DEN – Brandon McManus 23-yard field goal, 5:30. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:47.Second quarter DEN – C. J. Anderson 4-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:41. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:19. IND – Adam Vinatieri 52-yard field goal, 2:43. Broncos 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 3:36. DEN – Brandon McManus 43-yard field goal, 0:05. Broncos 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 2:38.Third quarter IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:06. Tied 13–13. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:54. DEN – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 1:09. Broncos 16–13. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:57.Fourth quarter DEN – Aqib Talib 46-yard interception return (Brandon McManus kick), 13:52. Broncos 23–13. IND – Frank Gore 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:02. Broncos 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:28. DEN – Brandon McManus 35-yard field goal, 1:51. Broncos 26–20. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:11. DEN – Shane Ray 15-yard fumble return (Trevor Siemian–Demaryius Thomas pass), 1:42. Broncos 34–20.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/40, 197 yards, TD, INT DEN – Trevor Siemian – 22/33, 266 yards, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 13 rushes, 44 yards DEN – C. J. Anderson – 20 rushes, 74 yards, TD Top receivers IND – Josh Ferguson – 5 receptions, 29 yards DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 5 receptions, 90 yards
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 8:17. Colts 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:24. DEN – Brandon McManus 23-yard field goal, 5:30. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:47.Second quarter DEN – C. J. Anderson 4-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:41. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:19. IND – Adam Vinatieri 52-yard field goal, 2:43. Broncos 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 3:36. DEN – Brandon McManus 43-yard field goal, 0:05. Broncos 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 2:38.Third quarter IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:06. Tied 13–13. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:54. DEN – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 1:09. Broncos 16–13. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:57.Fourth quarter DEN – Aqib Talib 46-yard interception return (Brandon McManus kick), 13:52. Broncos 23–13. IND – Frank Gore 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:02. Broncos 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:28. DEN – Brandon McManus 35-yard field goal, 1:51. Broncos 26–20. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:11. DEN – Shane Ray 15-yard fumble return (Trevor Siemian–Demaryius Thomas pass), 1:42. Broncos 34–20.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/40, 197 yards, TD, INT DEN – Trevor Siemian – 22/33, 266 yards, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 13 rushes, 44 yards DEN – C. J. Anderson – 20 rushes, 74 yards, TD Top receivers IND – Josh Ferguson – 5 receptions, 29 yards DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 5 receptions, 90 yards
It was only a 3–3 game at the end of 1 quarter before CJ Anderson scored a 4-yard touchdown to take a 7-point lead. The teams would trade field goals to end the half with a 13–6 advantage for the Broncos. Robert Turbin would score a touchdown from 5 yards out to tie the game at 13. But from there, it was basically all Denver. Indy was outscored 21–7 after Turbin's touchdown, including a pick six by Aqib Talib and a scoop and score by Shane Ray off a Von Miller strip sack of Andrew Luck. Brandon McManus would also kick two field goals in that stretch as the Broncos advanced to 2–0 and the Colts fell to 0–2.
Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers
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6
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7
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26
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: September 25
Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 38-yard field goal, 8:53. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:07. IND – Frank Gore 6-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:39. Colts 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:25.Second quarter SD – Josh Lambo 42-yard field goal, 14:51. Colts 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:48. SD – Josh Lambo 34-yard field goal, 14:04. Colts 10–6. Drive: 4 plays, −10 yards, 0:32. IND – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal, 6:25. Colts 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 7:39. SD – Caraun Reid 61-yard fumble return (Josh Lambo kick), 0:55. Tied 13–13.Third quarter SD – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (kick blocked), 8:23. Chargers 19–13. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:37. IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:39. Colts 20–19. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:44.Fourth quarter SD – Josh Lambo 27-yard field goal, 7:34. Chargers 22–20. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:25. IND – T. Y. Hilton 63-yard pass from Andrew Luck (pass failed), 1:17. Colts 26–22. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 1:12.Top passers SD – Philip Rivers – 26/39, 330 yards IND – Andrew Luck – 24/37, 331 yards, TD, INT Top rushers SD – Melvin Gordon – 16 rushes, 35 yards, TD IND – Frank Gore – 21 rushes, 82 yards, TD Top receivers SD – Tyrell Williams – 6 receptions, 69 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 8 receptions, 174 yards, TD
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 38-yard field goal, 8:53. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:07. IND – Frank Gore 6-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:39. Colts 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:25.Second quarter SD – Josh Lambo 42-yard field goal, 14:51. Colts 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:48. SD – Josh Lambo 34-yard field goal, 14:04. Colts 10–6. Drive: 4 plays, −10 yards, 0:32. IND – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal, 6:25. Colts 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 7:39. SD – Caraun Reid 61-yard fumble return (Josh Lambo kick), 0:55. Tied 13–13.Third quarter SD – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (kick blocked), 8:23. Chargers 19–13. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:37. IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:39. Colts 20–19. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:44.Fourth quarter SD – Josh Lambo 27-yard field goal, 7:34. Chargers 22–20. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:25. IND – T. Y. Hilton 63-yard pass from Andrew Luck (pass failed), 1:17. Colts 26–22. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 1:12.
Top passers SD – Philip Rivers – 26/39, 330 yards IND – Andrew Luck – 24/37, 331 yards, TD, INT Top rushers SD – Melvin Gordon – 16 rushes, 35 yards, TD IND – Frank Gore – 21 rushes, 82 yards, TD Top receivers SD – Tyrell Williams – 6 receptions, 69 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 8 receptions, 174 yards, TD
Although the Colts took an early lead in the first quarter, the Chargers kept the game close and a Josh Lambo field goal put them ahead midway through the fourth quarter; however, a 63-yard pass from Andrew Luck to T. Y. Hilton restored the Colts' advantage with less than a minute remaining, giving them their first win of the season. With the win, the Colts improved to 1–2.
First quarter JAX – Allen Robinson 3-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 8:23. Jaguars 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:10. IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 1:50. Jaguars 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 29 yards, 6:33.Second quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal, 8:53. Jaguars 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 6:10. JAX – Blake Bortles 1-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 4:59. Jaguars 14–6.Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:44. JAX – Jason Myers 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Jaguars 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:06.Third quarter JAX – Jason Myers 46-yard field goal, 11:50. Jaguars 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:10. JAX – Jason Myers 49-yard field goal, 2:51. Jaguars 23–6. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 6:48.Fourth quarter IND – Frank Gore 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:48. Jaguars 23–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:03. IND – T. Y. Hilton 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:06. Jaguars 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 5:31. JAX – Allen Hurns 42-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 5:03. Jaguars 30–20. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:03. IND – Phillip Dorsett 64-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:03. Jaguars 30–27. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:00.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 27/42, 234 yards, 2 TD, INT JAX – Blake Bortles – 19/33, 207 yards, 2 TD Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 16 rushes, 68 yards, TD JAX – T. J. Yeldon – 14 rushes, 71 yards Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 7 receptions, 42 yards, TD JAX – Allen Robinson – 5 receptions, 55 yards, TD
First quarter JAX – Allen Robinson 3-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 8:23. Jaguars 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:10. IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 1:50. Jaguars 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 29 yards, 6:33.Second quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal, 8:53. Jaguars 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 6:10. JAX – Blake Bortles 1-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 4:59. Jaguars 14–6.Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:44. JAX – Jason Myers 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Jaguars 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:06.Third quarter JAX – Jason Myers 46-yard field goal, 11:50. Jaguars 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:10. JAX – Jason Myers 49-yard field goal, 2:51. Jaguars 23–6. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 6:48.Fourth quarter IND – Frank Gore 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:48. Jaguars 23–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:03. IND – T. Y. Hilton 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:06. Jaguars 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 5:31. JAX – Allen Hurns 42-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 5:03. Jaguars 30–20. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:03. IND – Phillip Dorsett 64-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:03. Jaguars 30–27. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:00.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 27/42, 234 yards, 2 TD, INT JAX – Blake Bortles – 19/33, 207 yards, 2 TD Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 16 rushes, 68 yards, TD JAX – T. J. Yeldon – 14 rushes, 71 yards Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 7 receptions, 42 yards, TD JAX – Allen Robinson – 5 receptions, 55 yards, TD
With the loss, the Colts fell to 1–3.
Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears
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10
29
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: October 9
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), mostly sunny — retractable roof open
First quarter CHI – Connor Barth 35-yard field goal, 8:24. Bears 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:36. IND – Adam Vinatieri 54-yard field goal, 5:10. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:14.Second quarter IND – Dwayne Allen 1-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 12:58. Colts 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:44. CHI – Connor Barth 49-yard field goal, 8:22. Colts 10–6. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:36. IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 6:08. Colts 13–6. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:14. CHI – Cameron Meredith 14-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Connor Barth kick), 3:35. Tied 13–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:33. IND – Adam Vinatieri 26-yard field goal, 0:11. Colts 16–13. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 3:24.Third quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:52. Colts 19–13. Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:08.Fourth quarter CHI – Connor Barth 24-yard field goal, 13:31. Colts 19–16. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:15. CHI – Jordan Howard 21-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Connor Barth kick), 7:04. Bears 23–19. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 4:45. IND – T. Y. Hilton 35-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:43. Colts 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:21. IND – Adam Vinatieri 46-yard field goal, 2:28. Colts 29–23. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:01.Top passers CHI – Brian Hoyer – 33/43, 397 yards, 2 TD IND – Andrew Luck – 28/39, 322 yards, 2 TD Top rushers CHI – Jordan Howard – 16 rushes, 118 yards IND – Frank Gore – 14 rushes, 75 yards Top receivers CHI – Cameron Meredith – 9 receptions, 130 yards, TD IND – T. Y. Hilton – 10 receptions, 171 yards, TD
First quarter CHI – Connor Barth 35-yard field goal, 8:24. Bears 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:36. IND – Adam Vinatieri 54-yard field goal, 5:10. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:14.Second quarter IND – Dwayne Allen 1-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 12:58. Colts 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:44. CHI – Connor Barth 49-yard field goal, 8:22. Colts 10–6. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:36. IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 6:08. Colts 13–6. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:14. CHI – Cameron Meredith 14-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Connor Barth kick), 3:35. Tied 13–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:33. IND – Adam Vinatieri 26-yard field goal, 0:11. Colts 16–13. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 3:24.Third quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:52. Colts 19–13. Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:08.Fourth quarter CHI – Connor Barth 24-yard field goal, 13:31. Colts 19–16. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:15. CHI – Jordan Howard 21-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Connor Barth kick), 7:04. Bears 23–19. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 4:45. IND – T. Y. Hilton 35-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:43. Colts 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:21. IND – Adam Vinatieri 46-yard field goal, 2:28. Colts 29–23. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:01.
Top passers CHI – Brian Hoyer – 33/43, 397 yards, 2 TD IND – Andrew Luck – 28/39, 322 yards, 2 TD Top rushers CHI – Jordan Howard – 16 rushes, 118 yards IND – Frank Gore – 14 rushes, 75 yards Top receivers CHI – Cameron Meredith – 9 receptions, 130 yards, TD IND – T. Y. Hilton – 10 receptions, 171 yards, TD
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:56. Colts 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 4:16.Second quarter IND – Jack Doyle 22-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 4:33. IND – Adam Vinatieri 37-yard field goal, 6:55. Colts 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:12. HOU – Nick Novak 27-yard field goal, 1:57. Colts 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:58.Third quarter HOU – Lamar Miller 1-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 7:06. Colts 13–9. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:13.Fourth quarter IND – Andrew Luck 14-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:53. Colts 20–9. Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:25. IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 7:04. Colts 23–9. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:17. HOU – Lamar Miller 10-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 2:37. Colts 23–16. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:27. HOU – C. J. Fiedorowicz 26-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 0:49. Tied 23–23. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:01.Overtime HOU – Nick Novak 33-yard field goal, 8:10. Texans 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:20.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/32, 252 yards, TD, INT HOU – Brock Osweiler – 25/39, 269 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 22 rushes, 106 yards HOU – Lamar Miller – 24 rushes, 149 yards, TD Top receivers IND – Chester Rogers – 4 receptions, 63 yards HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 9 receptions, 71 yards
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:56. Colts 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 4:16.Second quarter IND – Jack Doyle 22-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 4:33. IND – Adam Vinatieri 37-yard field goal, 6:55. Colts 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:12. HOU – Nick Novak 27-yard field goal, 1:57. Colts 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:58.Third quarter HOU – Lamar Miller 1-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 7:06. Colts 13–9. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:13.Fourth quarter IND – Andrew Luck 14-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:53. Colts 20–9. Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:25. IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 7:04. Colts 23–9. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:17. HOU – Lamar Miller 10-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 2:37. Colts 23–16. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:27. HOU – C. J. Fiedorowicz 26-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 0:49. Tied 23–23. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:01.Overtime HOU – Nick Novak 33-yard field goal, 8:10. Texans 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:20.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/32, 252 yards, TD, INT HOU – Brock Osweiler – 25/39, 269 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 22 rushes, 106 yards HOU – Lamar Miller – 24 rushes, 149 yards, TD Top receivers IND – Chester Rogers – 4 receptions, 63 yards HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 9 receptions, 71 yards
The Colts led 23–9 with less than three minutes to play, but a comeback by the Texans forced overtime, where they would win on a field goal. With the loss, the Colts fell to 2–4.
First quarter TEN – Taylor Lewan 10-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (pass failed), 9:14. Titans 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:46. IND – Frank Gore 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:46. Colts 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:28.Second quarter IND – T. Y. Hilton 37-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:16. Colts 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 3:24. IND – Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal, 7:06. Colts 17–6. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 3:10. TEN – DeMarco Murray 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:34. Colts 17–13. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 1:38.Third quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal, 3:46. Colts 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:04.Fourth quarter TEN – Delanie Walker 7-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 12:39. Tied 20–20. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:07. TEN – Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal, 6:02. Titans 23–20. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:39. IND – Jack Doyle 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:55. Colts 27–23. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 4:07. IND – Robert Mathis 14-yard fumble return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:47. Colts 34–23. TEN – Ryan Succop 44-yard field goal, 0:43. Colts 34–26. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 1:04.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 27/39, 353 yards, 3 TD TEN – Marcus Mariota – 22/37, 232 yards, 2 TD Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 17 rushes, 61 yards TEN – DeMarco Murray – 25 rushes, 107 yards, TD Top receivers IND – Jack Doyle – 9 receptions, 78 yards, TD TEN – Delanie Walker – 7 receptions, 84 yards, TD
First quarter TEN – Taylor Lewan 10-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (pass failed), 9:14. Titans 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:46. IND – Frank Gore 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:46. Colts 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:28.Second quarter IND – T. Y. Hilton 37-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:16. Colts 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 3:24. IND – Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal, 7:06. Colts 17–6. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 3:10. TEN – DeMarco Murray 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:34. Colts 17–13. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 1:38.Third quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal, 3:46. Colts 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:04.Fourth quarter TEN – Delanie Walker 7-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 12:39. Tied 20–20. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:07. TEN – Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal, 6:02. Titans 23–20. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:39. IND – Jack Doyle 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:55. Colts 27–23. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 4:07. IND – Robert Mathis 14-yard fumble return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:47. Colts 34–23. TEN – Ryan Succop 44-yard field goal, 0:43. Colts 34–26. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 1:04.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 27/39, 353 yards, 3 TD TEN – Marcus Mariota – 22/37, 232 yards, 2 TD Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 17 rushes, 61 yards TEN – DeMarco Murray – 25 rushes, 107 yards, TD Top receivers IND – Jack Doyle – 9 receptions, 78 yards, TD TEN – Delanie Walker – 7 receptions, 84 yards, TD
With the win, the Colts improved to 3–4. They also picked up their 10th straight win over the Titans.
Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Quarter
1
2
3
4
Total
Chiefs
3
14
7
6
30
Colts
0
7
7
0
14
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: October 30
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
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Game information
First quarter IND – Jordan Todman 99-yard kickoff return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:47. Colts 7–0. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13. GB – Mason Crosby 34-yard field goal, 10:46. Colts 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:01. IND – Frank Gore 7-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:28. Colts 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:07. GB – Jordy Nelson 26-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:00. Colts 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:25.Second quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal, 12:05. Colts 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 2:55. IND – Donte Moncrief 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:11. Colts 24–10. Drive: 15 plays, 96 yards, 5:33.Third quarter GB – Mason Crosby 27-yard field goal, 1:46. Colts 24–13. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:38.Fourth quarter IND – Frank Gore 4-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:35. Colts 31–13. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:53. GB – Davante Adams 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (pass failed), 7:40. Colts 31–19. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:55. GB – Randall Cobb 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 3:29. Colts 31–26. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:59.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 23/36, 281 yards, TD, 2 INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 26/43, 297 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 19 rushes, 60 yards, 2 TD GB – Ty Montgomery – 7 rushes, 53 yards Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 82 yards GB – Jordy Nelson – 7 receptions, 94 yards, TD
First quarter IND – Jordan Todman 99-yard kickoff return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:47. Colts 7–0. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13. GB – Mason Crosby 34-yard field goal, 10:46. Colts 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:01. IND – Frank Gore 7-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:28. Colts 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:07. GB – Jordy Nelson 26-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:00. Colts 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:25.Second quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal, 12:05. Colts 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 2:55. IND – Donte Moncrief 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:11. Colts 24–10. Drive: 15 plays, 96 yards, 5:33.Third quarter GB – Mason Crosby 27-yard field goal, 1:46. Colts 24–13. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:38.Fourth quarter IND – Frank Gore 4-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:35. Colts 31–13. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:53. GB – Davante Adams 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (pass failed), 7:40. Colts 31–19. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:55. GB – Randall Cobb 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 3:29. Colts 31–26. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:59.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 23/36, 281 yards, TD, 2 INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 26/43, 297 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 19 rushes, 60 yards, 2 TD GB – Ty Montgomery – 7 rushes, 53 yards Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 82 yards GB – Jordy Nelson – 7 receptions, 94 yards, TD
This was the Colts' first victory at Lambeau Field since 1988.
Week 11: vs. Tennessee Titans
Quarter
1
2
3
4
Total
Titans
0
7
7
3
17
Colts
14
7
0
3
24
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: November 20
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 65,048
Referee: Walt Anderson
TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes (play-by-play) and Solomon Wilcots (color commentator)
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Game information
First quarter IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:39. Colts 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:59. IND – Donte Moncrief 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:32. Colts 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:55.Second quarter IND – T. Y. Hilton 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:35. Colts 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:48. TEN – DeMarco Murray 3-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 0:20. Colts 21–7. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 1:53.Third quarter TEN – Tajae Sharpe 37-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 6:35. Colts 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 98 yards, 4:50.Fourth quarter TEN – Ryan Succop 47-yard field goal, 12:14. Colts 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:53. IND – Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal, 10:50. Colts 24–17. Drive:5 plays, 44 yards, 1:24.Top passers TEN – Marcus Mariota – 25/38, 290 yards, 2 TD IND – Andrew Luck – 15/28, 262 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers TEN – DeMarco Murray – 21 rushes, 70 yards IND – Frank Gore – 18 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers TEN – Rishard Matthews – 9 receptions, 122 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 5 receptions, 97 yards, TD
First quarter IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:39. Colts 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:59. IND – Donte Moncrief 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:32. Colts 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:55.Second quarter IND – T. Y. Hilton 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:35. Colts 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:48. TEN – DeMarco Murray 3-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 0:20. Colts 21–7. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 1:53.Third quarter TEN – Tajae Sharpe 37-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Ryan Succop kick), 6:35. Colts 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 98 yards, 4:50.Fourth quarter TEN – Ryan Succop 47-yard field goal, 12:14. Colts 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:53. IND – Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal, 10:50. Colts 24–17. Drive:5 plays, 44 yards, 1:24.
Top passers TEN – Marcus Mariota – 25/38, 290 yards, 2 TD IND – Andrew Luck – 15/28, 262 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers TEN – DeMarco Murray – 21 rushes, 70 yards IND – Frank Gore – 18 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers TEN – Rishard Matthews – 9 receptions, 122 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 5 receptions, 97 yards, TD
With their 11th straight win over the Titans, the Colts improved to 5–5.
Quarterback Andrew Luck did not play due to a concussion, and his replacement Scott Tolzien was unable to prevent a 28–7 defeat, although he did throw a five-yard touchdown pass to Donte Moncrief early in the second quarter.
First quarter IND – Dwayne Allen 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:23. Colts 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:33. IND – Dwayne Allen 21-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:45. Colts 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:47.Second quarter NYJ – Nick Folk 38-yard field goal, 10:31. Colts 14–3. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:29. IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 8:16. Colts 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:15. IND – Dwayne Allen 23-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:18. Colts 24–3. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:20.Third quarter IND – Donte Moncrief 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:54. Colts 31–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:06. IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 1:08. Colts 34–3. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 5:11.Fourth quarter IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:54. Colts 41–3. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:20. NYJ – Robby Anderson 40-yard pass from Bryce Petty (Nick Folk kick), 11:19. Colts 41–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:35.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 22/28, 278 yards, 4 TD NYJ – Bryce Petty – 11/25, 135 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 20 rushes, 79 yards NYJ – Matt Forte – 9 rushes, 25 yards Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 9 receptions, 146 yards NYJ – Robby Anderson – 4 receptions, 61 yards, TD
First quarter IND – Dwayne Allen 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:23. Colts 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:33. IND – Dwayne Allen 21-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:45. Colts 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:47.Second quarter NYJ – Nick Folk 38-yard field goal, 10:31. Colts 14–3. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:29. IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 8:16. Colts 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:15. IND – Dwayne Allen 23-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:18. Colts 24–3. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:20.Third quarter IND – Donte Moncrief 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:54. Colts 31–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:06. IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 1:08. Colts 34–3. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 5:11.Fourth quarter IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:54. Colts 41–3. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:20. NYJ – Robby Anderson 40-yard pass from Bryce Petty (Nick Folk kick), 11:19. Colts 41–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:35.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 22/28, 278 yards, 4 TD NYJ – Bryce Petty – 11/25, 135 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 20 rushes, 79 yards NYJ – Matt Forte – 9 rushes, 25 yards Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 9 receptions, 146 yards NYJ – Robby Anderson – 4 receptions, 61 yards, TD
With the win, the Colts evened their record at 6–6.
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 32-yard field goal, 8:35. Colts 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:50. HOU – Nick Novak 21-yard field goal, 4:04. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:01.Second quarter HOU – Lamar Miller 2-yard run (Nick Novak kick), 2:26. Texans 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:19. HOU – Nick Novak 52-yard field goal, 0:12. Texans 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:29.Third quarter HOU – Nick Novak 24-yard field goal, 12:46. Texans 16–3. Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 1:08. IND – Frank Gore 18-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:53. Texans 16–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.Fourth quarter HOU – Nick Novak 41-yard field goal, 11:53. Texans 19–10. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 4:51. IND – T. Y. Hilton 35-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:06. Texans 19–17. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 2:47. HOU – Nick Novak 34-yard field goal, 2:51. Texans 22–17. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:15.Top passers HOU – Brock Osweiler – 14/24, 147 yards, INT IND – Andrew Luck – 24/45, 276 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers HOU – Lamar Miller – 21 carries, 107 yards, TD IND – Frank Gore – 10 carries, 41 yards Top receivers HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 2 receptions, 33 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 9 receptions, 115 yards, TD
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 32-yard field goal, 8:35. Colts 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:50. HOU – Nick Novak 21-yard field goal, 4:04. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:01.Second quarter HOU – Lamar Miller 2-yard run (Nick Novak kick), 2:26. Texans 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:19. HOU – Nick Novak 52-yard field goal, 0:12. Texans 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:29.Third quarter HOU – Nick Novak 24-yard field goal, 12:46. Texans 16–3. Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 1:08. IND – Frank Gore 18-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:53. Texans 16–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.Fourth quarter HOU – Nick Novak 41-yard field goal, 11:53. Texans 19–10. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 4:51. IND – T. Y. Hilton 35-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:06. Texans 19–17. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 2:47. HOU – Nick Novak 34-yard field goal, 2:51. Texans 22–17. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 6:15.
Top passers HOU – Brock Osweiler – 14/24, 147 yards, INT IND – Andrew Luck – 24/45, 276 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers HOU – Lamar Miller – 21 carries, 107 yards, TD IND – Frank Gore – 10 carries, 41 yards Top receivers HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 2 receptions, 33 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 9 receptions, 115 yards, TD
With the loss, the Colts fell to 6–7 and were swept by the Texans for the first time in franchise history.
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 9:01. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:59. IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:22. Colts 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:57.Second quarter IND – Erik Swoope 27-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:16. Colts 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 5:39. IND – Robert Turbin 6-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:33. Colts 24–0. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 5:35. IND – Adam Vinatieri 50-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 27–0. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:19.Third quarter MIN – Kai Forbath 32-yard field goal, 3:51. Colts 27–3. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 4:10.Fourth quarter IND – Phillip Dorsett 50-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 34–3. Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:56. MIN – Kai Forbath 51-yard field goal, 11:57. Colts 34–6. Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 2:58.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/28, 250 yards, 2 TD MIN – Sam Bradford – 32/42, 291 yards, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 26 rushes, 101 yards MIN – Adrian Peterson – 6 rushes, 22 yards Top receivers IND – Phillip Dorsett – 1 reception, 50 yards, TD MIN – Kyle Rudolph – 8 receptions, 97 yards
First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 9:01. Colts 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:59. IND – Robert Turbin 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:22. Colts 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:57.Second quarter IND – Erik Swoope 27-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 7:16. Colts 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 5:39. IND – Robert Turbin 6-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:33. Colts 24–0. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 5:35. IND – Adam Vinatieri 50-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 27–0. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:19.Third quarter MIN – Kai Forbath 32-yard field goal, 3:51. Colts 27–3. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 4:10.Fourth quarter IND – Phillip Dorsett 50-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 34–3. Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:56. MIN – Kai Forbath 51-yard field goal, 11:57. Colts 34–6. Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 2:58.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/28, 250 yards, 2 TD MIN – Sam Bradford – 32/42, 291 yards, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 26 rushes, 101 yards MIN – Adrian Peterson – 6 rushes, 22 yards Top receivers IND – Phillip Dorsett – 1 reception, 50 yards, TD MIN – Kyle Rudolph – 8 receptions, 97 yards
With the win, the Colts improved to 7–7 and remained just in the thick of the playoff race.
TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
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Game information
First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter OAK – Andre Holmes 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:57. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 7:12. IND – Donte Moncrief 24-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:49. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:08. OAK – Clive Walford 5-yard pass from Derek Carr (kick failed, wide left), 5:50. Raiders 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:59. OAK – Jalen Richard 4-yard pass from Derek Carr (kick blocked), 0:18. Raiders 19–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 0:55.Third quarter OAK – DeAndré Washington 22-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:48. Raiders 26–7. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 4:12. OAK – DeAndré Washington 22-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 8:40. Raiders 33–7. Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:33. IND – Robert Turbin 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:18. Raiders 33–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:22.Fourth quarter IND – Andrew Luck 11-yard run (Andrew Luck–T. Y. Hilton pass), 7:40. Raiders 33–22. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:36. IND – Adam Vinatieri 42-yard field goal, 2:33. Raiders 33–25. Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:15.Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 19/29, 288 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT OAK – Derek Carr – 20/30, 228 yards, 3 TD Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 13 rushes, 73 yards OAK – DeAndré Washington – 12 rushes, 99 yards, 2 TD Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 4 receptions, 105 yards OAK – Michael Crabtree – 7 receptions, 90 yards
First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter OAK – Andre Holmes 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:57. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 7:12. IND – Donte Moncrief 24-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:49. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:08. OAK – Clive Walford 5-yard pass from Derek Carr (kick failed, wide left), 5:50. Raiders 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:59. OAK – Jalen Richard 4-yard pass from Derek Carr (kick blocked), 0:18. Raiders 19–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 0:55.Third quarter OAK – DeAndré Washington 22-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:48. Raiders 26–7. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 4:12. OAK – DeAndré Washington 22-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 8:40. Raiders 33–7. Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:33. IND – Robert Turbin 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:18. Raiders 33–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:22.Fourth quarter IND – Andrew Luck 11-yard run (Andrew Luck–T. Y. Hilton pass), 7:40. Raiders 33–22. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:36. IND – Adam Vinatieri 42-yard field goal, 2:33. Raiders 33–25. Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:15.
Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 19/29, 288 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT OAK – Derek Carr – 20/30, 228 yards, 3 TD Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 13 rushes, 73 yards OAK – DeAndré Washington – 12 rushes, 99 yards, 2 TD Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 4 receptions, 105 yards OAK – Michael Crabtree – 7 receptions, 90 yards
With the loss, the Colts fell to 7–8 and were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the second year in a row.
Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Quarter
1
2
3
4
Total
Jaguars
10
7
0
3
20
Colts
0
3
14
7
24
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: January 1, 2017
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots
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Game information
First quarter JAX – Jason Myers 47-yard field goal, 10:11. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:30. JAX – Ben Koyack 14-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 6:03. Jaguars 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.Second quarter JAX – Corey Grant 57-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 5:57. Jaguars 17–0. Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:48. IND – Adam Vinatieri 45-yard field goal, 2:46. Jaguars 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04.Third quarter IND – Robert Turbin 7-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:22. Jaguars 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 2:35. IND – Dwayne Allen 15-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:19. Tied 17–17. Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 6:43.Fourth quarter JAX – Jason Myers 41-yard field goal, 1:38. Jaguars 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:21. IND – Jack Doyle 1-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:14. Colts 24–20. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:24.Top passers JAX – Blake Bortles – 25/39, 301 yards, TD IND – Andrew Luck – 24/40, 321 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers JAX – Corey Grant – 18 rushes, 122 yards, TD IND – Frank Gore – 16 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers JAX – Marqise Lee – 6 receptions, 86 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 95 yards
First quarter JAX – Jason Myers 47-yard field goal, 10:11. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:30. JAX – Ben Koyack 14-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers kick), 6:03. Jaguars 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.Second quarter JAX – Corey Grant 57-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 5:57. Jaguars 17–0. Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:48. IND – Adam Vinatieri 45-yard field goal, 2:46. Jaguars 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04.Third quarter IND – Robert Turbin 7-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:22. Jaguars 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 2:35. IND – Dwayne Allen 15-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:19. Tied 17–17. Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 6:43.Fourth quarter JAX – Jason Myers 41-yard field goal, 1:38. Jaguars 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:21. IND – Jack Doyle 1-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:14. Colts 24–20. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:24.
Top passers JAX – Blake Bortles – 25/39, 301 yards, TD IND – Andrew Luck – 24/40, 321 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers JAX – Corey Grant – 18 rushes, 122 yards, TD IND – Frank Gore – 16 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers JAX – Marqise Lee – 6 receptions, 86 yards IND – T. Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 95 yards
The Jaguars took a 17–0 lead during the second quarter, but the Colts were able to pull it back to 17–17 as the game moved into its final period. The Jaguars regained the lead with a 41-yard Jason Myers field goal inside the two-minute warning, but Andrew Luck led the Colts on a 75-yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jack Doyle with four seconds remaining. With the win, the Colts ended their year 8–8 and snapped their two-game losing streak against the Jaguars.