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pos: Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman, Will Wolford serves as the "color commentator". Ted Marchibroda, who had been the head coach of the Colts in both Baltimore and Indianapolis and who served as color commentator from 1999 to 2006, is now an analyst on the Colts pre-game show. Mike Jansen serves as the public address announcer at all Colts home games. Jansen has been the public address announcer since the 1998 season. Until 2011, WTTV (channel 4/29) carried the team's preseason games, when WNDY-TV (channel 23) began to carry them as part of an agreement with sister station WISH-TV (channel 8) to become the

pos: Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis on December 18, 1983, against the Houston Oilers. The Colts won 20–10. The Colts did not play another game in Baltimore until 1998. Since then, the Colts have played in Baltimore several more times during the regular season (most recently in 2017). The teams have had three playoff match-ups, playing two in Baltimore (2006 and 2012), and one in Indianapolis (2009). The Colts won the 2006 game en route to their first Super Bowl win since moving to Indianapolis. The Colts also won the 2009 game but lost the 2012 game, in Ray Lewis' last home game. The current rivalry

pos: 2006 Indianapolis Colts season on their next possession, they had a chance to take the lead, but Rian Lindell missed his field goal, and the Colts ran out the clock to move to 9–0. With the Colts' win and a loss by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 13–10 to the Houston Texans, the Colts are now four games ahead in the AFC South. The Colts suffered their first defeat of the season, 21–14, at the hand of the Dallas Cowboys and became the last team to lose during the 2006 NFL season. The game was full of turnovers, and neither team could take care of the

pos: Rachel Alexandra Rachel Alexandra Rachel Alexandra (foaled January 29, 2006 in Kentucky) is a retired American Thoroughbred racehorse and the 2009 Horse of the Year. When she won the 2009 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, she became the first filly to win the race in 85 years (the last filly to win was Nellie Morse, in 1924). She also won races in six states (KY, LA, AR, MD, NY, NJ), on eight different tracks, against fillies and Grade 1 colts and older horses, achieving a long string of consecutive wins including numerous Grade 1 stakes. Rachel Alexandra neared

pos: National Football League rivalries included a comeback 24–20 victory in their final visit to the RCA Dome. The Colts won the next two; in their 2009 Super Bowl season they won 35–34 following a 4th and 2 call by Bill Belichick. The 2010 matchup was Indy's first trip to Gillette Stadium since 2006; a last-minute Manning interception ended a 31–28 Patriots win. In 2011, the Patriots beat the Colts without Manning playing, 31–24. In 2012, the Patriots rudely welcomed Colts rookie quarterback Andrew Luck to the rivalry, returning two interceptions thrown by the first pick of the 2012 NFL Draft for touchdowns en route

neg: Indianapolis Colts win over the Dolphins, but Tannehill and the Dolphins beat the Colts 24–20 the next season. The Dolphins win began a slump for Luck and the Colts against AFC East teams (eight straight losses by the Colts) that ended in December 2016 against the Jets, when they defeated them by a score of 41-10. The Ring of Honor was established on September 23, 1996. There have been 13 inductees. This is a partial list of the Colts' last five completed seasons. For the full season-by-season franchise results, see List of Indianapolis Colts seasons. "Note: The Finish, Wins, Losses, and Ties

neg: Indianapolis Colts for a 53-yard field goal as time expired (37–34 Colts win). The last truly meaningful matchup between the two franchises was in the 2000 season, when Miami edged out Indianapolis with an 11–5 record for the division championship. The two then met in the wild-card round where the Dolphins won 23–17 before being blown out by Oakland 27–0 (the Colts themselves had suffered a bitter loss to the Raiders in Week 2 of the season when the Raiders erased a 24–7 gap to win 38–31). In 2002 the Colts moved to the newly created AFC South division; the two clubs

neg: 2005 Indianapolis Colts season first loss of the season for the Colts, but the last team to go 13–0, the 1998 Denver Broncos, lost their 14th and 15th games, before winning their last regular season game, and they went on to win Super Bowl XXXIII. The Colts had history in their favor, but Peyton Manning did not want to lose any more games during the 2005 season. Q1 – SD – 9:13 – 29-yard TD pass from Drew Brees to Keenan McCardell (Nate Kaeding kick) (7–0 SD) Q1 – SD – 1:56 – Nate Kaeding 36-yard FG (10–0 SD) Q2 – SD – 0:15

neg: 1974 Baltimore Colts season two wins, both on the road, as the Colts failed to win a home game during the 1974 season. This would be the last time the Colts would fail to win a home game in a non-strike season until their abysmal 1–15 1991 season, when the team was based in Indianapolis. All-Pro linebacker Ted Hendricks signed a future contract with the World Football League, and was then traded by the Colts to the Green Bay Packers by general manager Joe Thomas. (Hendricks never ended up playing for the bankrupt WFL, and made four more Pro Bowls in his career.) 1974

neg: Indianapolis Colts season, the Colts had finished the first decade of the 2000s (2000–2009) with the most regular season wins (115) and highest winning percentage (.719) of any team in the NFL during that span. The 2010 team compiled a 10–6 record, the first time the Colts did not win 12 games since 2002, and lost to the New York Jets in the wild card round of the playoffs. The loss to the Jets was the last game for Peyton Manning as a Colt. After missing the preseason, Manning was ruled out for the Colts' opening game in Houston and eventually the

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season in addition to Manning's achievement Clark set single-season franchise records for receptions with 57 and touchdown receptions with 11 by a Colts tight end, set by Baltimore Colt Hall-of-Famer John Mackey. Not only did Indianapolis improve to 13–2 with the win but they have now won 10 straight home games against division opponents. The Colts will face the Tennessee Titans in the week 17 season finale on NBC Sunday Night Football. Scoring Summary Game Summary With nothing left to play for the Colts played host to the Tennessee Titans in the regular season finale. This was the last regular season

neg: History of the Indianapolis Colts Colts at 8–8, they were officially eliminated from playoff contention that week when the Houston Texans defeated Jacksonville to reach a 9–7 mark and win the AFC South. 2015 marked the first time the Colts had missed the playoffs since 2011 and only the third time in the past seventeen seasons. Although there was speculation that 2015 might be head coach Chuck Pagano’s last season, he was eventually given a contract extension along with general manager Ryan Grigson. The Colts’ 2016 season would be a great start for Andrew Luck, but not for the Colts defense. The Colts would start

neg: 2008 Indianapolis Colts season 2008 Indianapolis Colts season The 2008 Indianapolis Colts season was the 56th season for the team in the National Football League and the 25th in Indianapolis. It was the first season since 2002 that the Colts did not win the AFC South title. However, after a 3–4 start on the season Peyton Manning led the Colts to a nine-game winning streak, a 12–4 record, and a wild card berth in the playoffs. The Colts' season came to an end in San Diego when they were upset in their wild-card round playoff game against the Chargers. The 2008 season was the

neg: 2008 Indianapolis Colts season season would end with an overall record of 12–5. 2008 Indianapolis Colts season The 2008 Indianapolis Colts season was the 56th season for the team in the National Football League and the 25th in Indianapolis. It was the first season since 2002 that the Colts did not win the AFC South title. However, after a 3–4 start on the season Peyton Manning led the Colts to a nine-game winning streak, a 12–4 record, and a wild card berth in the playoffs. The Colts' season came to an end in San Diego when they were upset in their wild-card round playoff

neg: Sigy (horse) Sigy (horse) Sigy (foaled 9 March 1976) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. She was best known for her exploits as a two-year-old in 1978, when she won her last three races culminating with a win over colts and older horses in the Prix de l'Abbaye. At the end of the season she was rated the best racehorse of her age and sex in Europe. Her three-year-old career was disappointing, although she did win the Prix du Gros Chene. She later had some success as a broodmare. Sigy was a big, powerfully-built bay mare, bred in France by Roland

neg: 1984 Indianapolis Colts season 1984 Indianapolis Colts season The 1984 Indianapolis Colts season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Football League (NFL) and first in Indianapolis, as they relocated from Baltimore after the 1983 NFL season. The Colts finished the year with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, and fourth in the AFC East division. In their inaugural game in Indianapolis, they lost 23-14 to the New York Jets and did not win their first game at Indianapolis until week 5, when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-17. The Colts would lose five games in a row (including

neg: Chilliwack Bruins (BCJHL) in the 1976-77 season, followed by just a single win (in 48 games) during the PJHL's 1977-78 season, the team returned to the BCJHL for the 1978-79 season, changing its name to the Chilliwack Colts. The Colts performed poorly their first season back in the BCJHL, and competition was even tougher when the PJHL merged with the BCJHL for the 1979-1980 season. The Colts did not make it to the end of their third season back in the BCJHL, folding three-quarters of the way through the 1980-81 season, with just one victory in 35 games. The community of Chilliwack did

neg: 2014 Indianapolis Colts season the last scoring play of the game, giving the Colts the 44–17 win. At the end of the game, Andrew Luck completed 31 of 39 pass attempts for 370 yards and four touchdown passes, which earned him the honor of AFC Offensive Player of the Week. The game marked the first win of the season for the Colts and improved their overall record to 1–2. Following their first win of the season, the Colts faced another divisional rival in the Tennessee Titans. After being forced to punt on their first offensive drive, the Colts' defense forced a fumble that was

neg: 2012 Indianapolis Colts season With the huge loss, the Colts fell to 2–3 while rookie QB Andrew Luck would have his first career game without a single touchdown pass. The Colts managed to recover from the blowout loss against the Jets and improved to 3-3 with the win. With the overtime win, the Colts improved to 4-3. This was Indianapolis' last loss to a divisional opponent until 2015. With the win, the Colts finished the season 11-5 and 2nd place in the AFC South. Good enough for the fifth seed, first wild card in the AFC playoffs. Also, they would improve to 11-0 against

neg: 2009 Indianapolis Colts season Dungy's successor. The preseason opponents were announced on March 30. With the win the Colts started out the season 1–0 and improved their regular season winning streak to 9 games. With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 2–0, but Peyton Manning's 119th career victory would surpass Johnny Unitas for the most quarterback wins in franchise history. The win also helped the Colts' improved their winning streak to 10 games in the regular season. The Colts' offense would make the most of its time on the field, as they were only in the game for 14:53. With the

neg: 2009 Indianapolis Colts season last playoff win as a Colt and the team's last playoff win until their comeback win at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wildcard Round of the 2013 playoffs. This would serve as the team's last appearance in the AFC Championship Game until the 2014 playoffs. Manning would win his next playoff game in the Divisional Round of the 2013 playoffs as a member of the Broncos. After the coin toss, the Saints wanted the ball first; however, this didn't help their first drive. The Colts drove the ball down the field with an attempt to score the

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season fourth quarter, Oakland took the lead with RB Justin Fargas getting a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, Indianapolis sealed the win as QB Peyton Manning completed a 20-yard TD pass to rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez. With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 12–2, but they also clinched their 5th-straight AFC South title and became the first team in NFL history to win 12 or more games in 5 consecutive seasons. Also the Colts secured the No. 2 seed for the NFL playoffs in January. Scoring summary Game Summary The Colts offense produced a season high 458 yards and

neg: 2016 Indianapolis Colts season the loss, the Colts fell to 3–5. This was the Colts' first victory at Lambeau Field since 1988. With their 11th straight win over the Titans, the Colts improved to 5–5. Thanksgiving Day game 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. With the loss, the Colts fell to 6–7 and were swept by the Texans for the first time in franchise history. With the loss, the Colts fell to

neg: 2016 Chicago Bears season kneeled three times to seal Chicago's first win of the season. Eight years after their last game in Indianapolis (a 29–13 victory), the Bears returned to play the Colts in week five. The 43rd game between the two franchise, the Bears trailed the series 19–23, but won the last two games, recently a 41–21 win in 2012. "An efficient offensive attack", particularly a rushing-based offense like against the Lions, was a key to success against the Colts defense, according to Jeff Joniak; the Colts allowed the second-highest runs of at least four yards with 51.5 percent. He added the offense

neg: 2005 Indianapolis Colts season this game, QB Peyton Manning was the second-fastest quarterback to reach 30,000 career passing yards. He did it in 115 games, while Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino did it in 114 games. This win against the Browns was the Colts' seventh-consecutive win in the RCA Dome. After this game, the Colts moved to 3–0, while the Browns went to 1–2. Q1 – IND – 4:11 – Edgerrin James 2-yard TD run (Vanderjagt kick) (7–0 IND) Q2 – CLE – 13:13 – Phil Dawson 40-yard FG (7–3 IND) Q2 – IND – 3:14 – Mike Vanderjagt 20-yard FG (10–3 IND) Q3

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season game for the Colts in the RCA Dome. The Titans needed a win to qualify for the playoffs. The Colts starters only played 3 series and produced 3 points before the back ups came in. The Titans would strike first when Chris Brown would go in for 8 yard touchdown run. Adam Vinatieri then hit a 37-yard field goal early in the second quarter. That would be the last score of the half as the Titans led 7–3 at the break. With 9:09 left in the third quarter backup quarterback Jim Sorgi throw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Craphonso Thorpe

neg: 2008 Indianapolis Colts season Colts drew closer as QB Peyton Manning completed a 32-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne, followed by a 2-point conversion run by RB Dominic Rhodes. Afterwards, near the end of game, Indianapolis completed its comeback as kicker Adam Vinatieri nailing the game-winning 47-yard field goal. With the win, the Colts improved to 1–1. Scoring Summary Coming off their last-second road win over the Vikings, the Colts went home for a Week 3 AFC South duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Indy was first out of the gates as QB Peyton Manning completed a 4-yard TD pass

neg: 2008 Indianapolis Colts season kicker Adam Vinatieri nailing a 52-yard field goal. Afterwards, Indianapolis's defense prevented New England's last attempt at a comeback. With the win, the Colts improved to 4–4. Scoring Summary Coming off their Sunday night home win over the Patriots, the Colts flew to Heinz Field for a Week 10 duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early as Steelers RB Mewelde Moore got a 1-yard TD run. The Colts immediately responded with QB Peyton Manning completing a 65-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne. In the second quarter, Pittsburgh answered with Moore getting another 1-yard TD

neg: Superbowl of Wrestling 1978. This Superbowl of Wrestling was held at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, drawing over 12,000 fans for a unification match between the WWWF and NWA World Championships. Here are the results: Superbowl of Wrestling The Superbowl of Wrestling was an event held in the 1970s. It was one of the first professional wrestling "Supercards". The first Superbowl of Wrestling was held in Cleveland, Ohio at Municipal Stadium on August 12, 1972. Three rings were set up, side by side, and often more than one match would be going on at a time. Attendance figures have been estimated as

neg: Superbowl of Wrestling Superbowl of Wrestling The Superbowl of Wrestling was an event held in the 1970s. It was one of the first professional wrestling "Supercards". The first Superbowl of Wrestling was held in Cleveland, Ohio at Municipal Stadium on August 12, 1972. Three rings were set up, side by side, and often more than one match would be going on at a time. Attendance figures have been estimated as high as 20,000 and as low as 5,000. No reliable sources seem to agree on a number. Here are partial results of the show: Another Superbowl of Wrestling was held on January 25,

neg: Peyton Manning a 34–31 shootout win. He completed 32-of-39 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns. Following a second straight season with a win at New England, then a home win against Buffalo, the Colts were the NFL's last unbeaten team at 9–0. Their first loss would come in Dallas. Plagued by a run defense that would allow over 100 yards in every game, the Colts were 11–4 heading into their final game. Against Miami, Manning threw for 282 yards, two touchdowns and rushed for another touchdown. The Colts won 27–22, were AFC South division champions, and clinched the third seed in

neg: 2010 Indianapolis Colts season 1975–1983. Though the Colts failed to win 12 or more games for the first time since 2002, the team did win the AFC South division title for the seventh time in eight seasons, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Having finished the season as the runner–up in the Super Bowl, the Colts held the 31st pick in each round. They had previously traded their sixth–round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a seventh–round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The Colts began their season at Reliant Stadium in an AFC South duel against the Houston Texans.

neg: 2008 Indianapolis Colts season back Keiwan Ratliff's 35-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Jaguars would get a late-game drive into Colts' territory, yet defensive end Dwight Freeney delivered the game-winning sack, preserving Indianapolis' slim lead. With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 11–4, but they also clinched the AFC's No. 5 seed. They also gave head coach Tony Dungy his 10th-straight playoff appearance (an NFL record). Scoring Summary Coming off their playoff-clinching road win over the Jaguars, the Colts closed out the regular season at home in a Week 17 AFC South rematch with the Tennessee Titans. The Titans, having

neg: 2008 Indianapolis Colts season a 37-yard field goal. With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 3–2, but they finally got their first win in their new stadium. Scoring Summary Coming off their home rout over the Ravens, the Colts flew to Lambeau Field for a Week 7 interconference duel with the Green Bay Packers. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early as Packers kicker Mason Crosby got a 31-yard field goal. The Colts would take the lead as RB Dominic Rhodes got a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Green Bay regained the lead as QB Aaron Rodgers completed a

neg: Eric Marty following season in 2010 signed to play for the Danube Dragons of the Austrian Football League. The team finished the AFL regular season in first place and defeated the Innsbruk Raiders in the Austrian Bowl. Marty was named the MVP of the game as Danube won its first AFL championship. Marty signed with the Bologna Warriors of the Italian Football League in 2011 as quarterback and offensive coordinator. The team finished the regular season undefeated but eventually lost to the Parma Panthers in the Italian Superbowl marking the first season Marty did not win the championship. In 2012 Marty signed

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season Colts wrapped up another win with Vinatieri nailing a 20-yard field goal and Manning completing a 35-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark. With the win, not only did Indianapolis improve to 6–0, but they became the third team in NFL history ('29–'31 Packers & '99–'01 Rams) to begin three consecutive seasons at 6–0. Scoring Summary Game Summary Coming off their Monday Night road win over the Jaguars, the Colts traveled to Bank of America Stadium for a Week 8 interconference duel with the Carolina Panthers. In the first quarter, Indianapolis trailed early as the Panthers capped off an 11-minute

neg: 2006 Houston Texans season the Colts' suspect run defense, ranked last in the NFL, while taking pressure off David Carr and the struggling passing game. The win broke a nine-game losing streak to the Colts (11–4). It would be the Colts' last defeat before winning Super Bowl XLI. Mario Williams forced a Dominic Rhodes fumble on the Colts' second play. Anthony Weaver recovered the ball on the Indianapolis 47 and Houston would convert it into a touchdown, taking an early 14–0 lead. Houston led through most of the game until Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison connected for their second touchdown, a 7-yard pass that

neg: Kipp Vickers with Tarpon Springs High School, were presented golden footballs in 2016 in celebration of Superbowl 50. Kipp Vickers Kipp Emmanuel Vickers (born August 27, 1969) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). Kipp previously played college football at the University of Miami and, at the professional level, for the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997), the Baltimore Ravens (2000-2001), and twice for the Washington Redskins (1998-1999, 2002). Kipp had a total of 72 games played in his career, while only starting in 24 of them. Kipp was born in Holiday, Florida and played high school football at

neg: Tony Dungy possibility of the Colts becoming the NFL's first team to finish the season undefeated since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Their thirteenth win guaranteed the Colts home field advantage throughout the playoffs. With nothing to play for except the chance to go unbeaten, the Colts lost their 14th game to the San Diego Chargers. The Colts played their starters sparingly in the last two games. The Colts lost in their first playoff game to the eventual Super Bowl winner Pittsburgh Steelers. This loss made the Colts the first team to ever start a season 13–0 and not reach the Super Bowl.

neg: Colts–Patriots rivalry to the Baltimore Colts 12-7 in Baltimore; it turned out to be the final meeting between the Patriots and the Baltimore Colts, as the team moved to Indianapolis for 1984. It was also New England's last game in Baltimore until the Baltimore Ravens debuted in 1996. In their first meeting at Indianapolis, the Patriots made their first trip to the Hoosier Dome and defeated the Colts 50-17. The win was the second for new coach Raymond Berry, a former Colts receiver. The 4-5 Colts hosted the 0-9 Patriots and the two teams lit up the Hoosier Dome scoreboard in an

neg: Leonard Betts of his "Top 10 X-Files Baddies", writing that "Fox had the Superbowl[sic], the Superbowl happens on a Sunday, Fox decides to run the show in the prime slot after the big game... [...] So, did, they soft-pedal things in order to grab a wider audience? Er... no. Instead they decided to feature a cancer-eating living tumour that could re-grow his own limbs at will. That's why I love the X-Files." Paula Vitaris from "Cinefantastique" gave the episode a positive review and awarded it three stars out of four. Vitaris praised the episode's balance of humor and horror, noting "Although 'Leonard

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season Alex Smith. In the third quarter, Keith got a 7-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay got its last score of the game with Garcia and Smith combining on another 3-yard TD pass. Afterwards, Indianapolis sealed the win kicker Adam Vinatieri nailing a 35-yard field goal. With the win, the Colts entered their bye week at 5–0. Scoring summary Game summary Coming off their bye week, the Colts flew to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for an AFC South duel on "Monday Night Football" with the Jacksonville Jaguars, with first place within the

neg: History of the Indianapolis Colts game due to neck and shoulder pain and was replaced by Charlie Whitehurst. Hasselbeck started the next three games — losses to divisional rivals Jacksonville and Houston and a win over Miami — but the battered veteran was replaced by Whitehurst in each contest. The Colts' quarterback situation had grown so dire by the season's last week that they signed quarterbacks Josh Freeman and Ryan Lindley the Tuesday before their final game. The two quarterbacks, who hadn’t played NFL football all season, combined to lead the Colts to a 30–24 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Although the win put the

neg: New England Patriots rookie season, 1998; in 1999 Manning suffered a bitter 31–28 loss in September as the Patriots behind Drew Bledsoe erased a 28–7 Colts lead, then defeated the Patriots 20–15 in Indianapolis on December 12. The Brady–Manning portion of the rivalry began on September 30, 2001, as Brady made his first NFL start in a 44–13 Patriots win at Foxboro; on October 21 the Patriots defeated the Colts at the RCA Dome 38–17. After the Colts left the AFC East in 2002, they first met on November 30, 2003, in a 38–34 Patriots win decided on a last-second goal line stand

neg: 2009 Indianapolis Colts season field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, Cundiff's 20-yard field goal gave the Ravens the lead again in the fourth quarter. Fortunately, Indianapolis would regain the lead again as former Baltimore kicker Matt Stover booted a 20-yard field goal. With the win, the Colts would improve to 10–0, which includes a franchise-best nine-straight road win dating back to last season well as 18 straight wins overall. Dallas Clark (1 reception for 3 yards and 1 TD) would break John Mackey's record for the most receptions by a Colts tight end with 321. First quarter Second quarter Fourth quarter "at Reliant

neg: Minstrella Polonia (winner of the Railway Stakes) with Minstrella next in the betting on 5/1 alongside Flawless Image, whilst the other runners included the colts Sizzling Melody (Norfolk Stakes), Dominion Royale (Curragh Stakes) and Wiganthorpe. Reid sent Minstrella into the lead in the last quarter mile and held off a strong challenge from Forest Flower to win by a short head, with Polonia a length away in third and Wiganthorpe the best of the colts in fourth. In the York meeting less than two weeks later the form of the race was boosted when Polonia won the Lowther Stakes, whilst the

neg: Gary Hogeboom through the season with thirteen straight losses. After the last loss, Dowhower was fired and former Southern Methodist University and New England Patriots coach Ron Meyer was brought in. Hogeboom surprised everyone by returning and starting for Meyer's first game as the Colts coach. They were matched against the Atlanta Falcons and were a heavy underdog, Hogeboom played a great game helping the Colts come from behind to win on a blocked punt at the end of the fourth quarter. The Colts shocked the league by winning the last three games of the season to finish up at 3-13 and

neg: 1990 WASFL season commissioner Brian Sierakowski but transferred after a fee was negotiated), Angelo del Borello and Frank del Casale from East Perth did not help the Falcons, but they did win only their second – and last as of 2014 – Colts premiership. Brother of Essendon champion Michael Long.The sequence was the Royals’ longest losing sequence since their record of fifteen straight losses in 1929.Schmidt had actually trialled for Essendon in practice matches before the 1986 VFL season but his commitments made it impossible for him to sign a contract.Barry Cable was the first, in the nineteenth round of 1979. Both figures

neg: 1958 NFL Championship Game Johnny Unitas was injured at the time and did not play in the game. Three weeks later, Unitas returned to lead the Colts to a critical come-from-behind win against Hall of Fame quarterback Y. A. Tittle and his San Francisco 49ers. Trailing 27–7 at halftime, Baltimore stormed back with four unanswered touchdowns to win, 35–27, clinching the Western Conference championship. This allowed them to rest their starters for the final two games of the regular season, both on the road in California. New York started the season 2–2, then won seven of their last eight games, including a critical 19–17

neg: History of the Indianapolis Colts to open the scoring in the third quarter. After their emotional defeat of the Broncos, the Colts beat Houston to claim a 6–2 record at the season's halfway point. Although the Colts would again win the AFC South with an 11–5 record, the last half of the season saw some unexpected collapses, including a 38–8 loss to the St. Louis Rams and a 40–11 dismantling by the Arizona Cardinals, who were led by former Colts offensive coordinator and interim head coach Bruce Arians. Entering the playoffs for the second straight year, the Colts hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in the

neg: History of the Indianapolis Colts flow in the same fashion as so many other Colts games that year, with the Steelers taking a 13–9 lead into the fourth quarter. However, like other games during the season, Harbaugh put the Colts in position to possibly win the game, as receiver Floyd Turner scored a touchdown to give the Colts a 16–13 lead. The Steelers retook the lead, but left enough time for the Colts to march to the Steelers 29-yard line with five seconds left. On the last play of the game, Harbaugh heaved a Hail Mary pass to receiver Aaron Bailey that rolled off Bailey's

neg: Andy Nelson (American football) Colts would go on to win the NFL Championship in what was the NFL's first sudden-death overtime game and has since become widely known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played". The Colts would repeat in 1959 and over his seven-year career with the Colts, Nelson would rack up 33 total interceptions for 378 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Colts traded Nelson to the New York Giants for the 1964 season, his last in the NFL. Nelson spent two years as a player and defensive coach with the Harrisburg Capitols of the Atlantic Coast Football League, the Colts' farm team, where

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season first half on a 27-yarder from Vinatieri, then pounced to a 10–3 third quarter lead. The Chiefs tied the game at 10–10 when the Colts orchestrated a time-consuming fourth quarter drive before the winning field goal by Vinatieri in the game's final seconds. The win put the Colts at 8–2 and still in command of the AFC South. Scoring Summary Game Summary Coming off of their home win against Kansas City, from just 4 days previous, the Colts traveled to Atlanta for a Thanksgiving game against Falcons. Colts rookie wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez returned to the lineup from an injury

neg: Cornwall Colts and entered the tournament with expectations of winning the Royal Bank Cup. But, a 7-0 loss to the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL in the opening contest wasn't the start they were looking for. The Colts managed to win the next two games against the Oakville Blades (5-4) and Weeks Crushers (6-1), but lost in the semi-finals to the eventual champion Humboldt Broncos. The Colts did very well. Captain Darcy Findlay received the RBC most valuable player award for the tournament. The Cornwall Civic Complex became the permanent home for the Cornwall Colts in 2007. Before, the Colts played their

neg: 1969 Los Angeles Rams season safety and a 23–20 lead late in the 4th quarter. The Rams forced a Viking punt and began to March down field in the final minute when Gabriel was intercepted near midfield, ensuring the Vikings win. 1969 Los Angeles Rams season The Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 32nd year with the National Football League and the 24th season in Los Angeles. In 1967 and 1968, the Rams and Colts waged season long battles for the Coastal Division title, with the Rams winning on the season's final day in 1967 and the Colts clinching on the next to last

neg: 2005 Indianapolis Colts season loss of his son. Assistant Head Coach / Quarterbacks Coach Jim Caldwell took over for Dungy in a Week 16 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, in which the Colts lost, 13–28. Dungy did return to the next game, which happened to be the last game of the regular season. The Colts won that game, 17–13 over the Arizona Cardinals. The Colts dedicated the last two games of the season to James Dungy, with Tony Dungy returning to the sideline in their Divisional Playoff game against Pittsburgh. Two months before his death, James Dungy had also been treated for a prescription

neg: AFC South 16. In the previous week, the Jaguars had clinched their first playoff birth since 2007, with a win against the Texans. Team earned first-round bye.<br> Stats updated through 2016 season. AFC South The AFC South is a division of the National Football League (NFL)'s American Football Conference (AFC). It was created before the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. Since its creation, the division has had the same four members: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. Before the 2002 season, the Texans did not exist, the Colts belonged to the AFC

neg: 1957 NFL season were tied for the lead several times, and had identical 7–4 records at the end of the penultimate week. When two teams tied for first place, they would meet in a one-game playoff. The NFL did have a provision for that: "If all three teams win, tie, or lose, then a two-week playoff series begins next Sunday with Baltimore drawing a bye, San Francisco playing Detroit, and the winner meeting the Colts at Baltimore Dec. 29." Detroit and San Francisco both won while starting their backup quarterbacks (Tobin Rote and rookie John Brodie, respectively), but the Colts lost, so the

neg: 2016 Indianapolis Colts season 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. NFL International Series 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. With the win, the Colts improved to 3–4. They also picked up their 10th straight win over the Titans. In a rematch of the 2013 wildcard game, the Chiefs blew out the Colts easily, 30–14. With

neg: Tom Brady 49-yard pass play to wide receiver Reche Caldwell, a Stephen Gostkowski field goal gave the Patriots a 24–21 win. In the AFC Championship, the Patriots faced the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots and Colts had faced each other twice in the previous three postseasons at Foxborough; this game, however, was played at Indianapolis. The Patriots led at halftime, 21–6; however, the Colts and Peyton Manning staged a comeback, culminating in a last minute interception thrown by Brady, and the Patriots lost the game to the Colts, 34–38. Playing with a dramatically overhauled receiver corps—in the 2007 offseason, the Patriots acquired wide

neg: Coomera Colts SC FC. The lead up to the Grand Final was tough, including a 3–3 draw with second placed Murwillumbah FC. The win would have seen the Colts go outright second however the two points dropped resulted in the side slipping out of the top 4 into 5th. The game was arguably stolen from the Colts in injury time with 'Bah scoring two goals including one penalty and a last minute equaliser. The end of the game saw a one match ban to then stand in coach Jason Buchanan. (youth) After a partnership between Coomera Colts FC and The Gold Coast Football

neg: Don McCafferty with the Miami Dolphins, McCafferty was chosen to replace him on April 6, 1970, then the following season led the Baltimore Colts to an 11–2–1 record and their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. In that mistake-filled contest against the Dallas Cowboys on January 17, 1971, the Colts won, 16–13, on a last-second field goal by rookie Jim O'Brien. The Colts once again reached the playoffs in 1971, but were shut out, 21–0, in the AFC Championship game by Shula's Dolphins. The following year, after only one win in the team's first five games, the Colts' general manager, Joe

neg: History of the Indianapolis Colts three times en route to a 26-10 win. The game marked the Bengals' fifth Wild Card round loss in their last six seasons. The Colts moved on to face former quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, who had defeated them 31–24 in Week 1 of the regular season. The Colts offensive line didn't allow a sack, letting Andrew Luck throw for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Although the Colts' performance was far from perfect, they capitalized on the Broncos’ mistakes. Manning struggled, completing 26 of 46 passes for 211 yards and consistently overthrowing receivers on deep routes. The Broncos

neg: 2006 Indianapolis Colts season the Bengals converted another field goal, and the Colts continued their power with Manning completing another touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison. Afterwards, Manning would complete another touchdown pass, this one an 18-yarder to WR Reggie Wayne. In the fourth quarter, the Bengals' only response was another field goal. After that last field goal by Shayne Graham, Adam Vinatieri responded with a 44-yard field goal to close out the game. With the win, the Colts improved to 11–3. Colts QB Peyton Manning finished the game 29 of 36 for 282 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions, while Bengals QB Carson

neg: 1986 Indianapolis Colts season first anti-perfect season since the 1976 Buccaneers, and indeed there were many critics who argued that Colts wanted to go 0–16 to gain hot college quarterback prospect Vinny Testaverde, despite some fears Testaverde – like John Elway – would refuse to play for the team. However, at 0–13, the Colts defeated the Atlanta Falcons 28–13 in Week 14, by returning a blocked punt for a touchdown. They then won their last two games, to finish with three wins on the season. The Colts are the only team in NFL history to win the remainder of their games after starting winless.

neg: 2006 Indianapolis Colts season end zone when Cleo Lemon completed a 6-yard touchdown pass to TE Randy McMichael. The Colts ran out the clock and closed the season with a win at home, to improve their record to 8–0 in the RCA Dome. With the win, Indianapolis wrapped up the regular season at 12–4 and the AFC's No. 3 seed. Entering the NFL Playoffs as the AFC's third seed, the Colts began their playoff run against the sixth-seeded Kansas City Chiefs at home, where they finished 8–0 during the regular season. In the first half, the Colts defense started off playing exceptionally well, holding

neg: John Sandusky he took over, and the Colts went on to win the NFL West with a 12–2 record in 1964. The team was heavily favored to win the NFL championship game, but lost to the Browns by a 27–0 score. By 1965, Sandusky was the Colts' offensive line coach as the team continued to succeed with Unitas at quarterback. The Colts won the NFL Championship in 1968, but lost to the AFL Champion New York Jets in Super Bowl III. Sandusky stayed on as an assistant when Shula left after the 1969 season and was replaced by Don McCafferty. The Colts

neg: Colts–Patriots rivalry England's 7-5. The Colts earned a 20-15 win despite 344 passing yards from Drew Bledsoe. It was the first for Manning over New England after three straight losses and the first win over the Patriots for the Manning family (Peyton's dad Archie was 0-3 lifetime against the Patriots with the New Orleans Saints and Houston Oilers.) Week three of the 2001 season, Tom Brady made his first NFL start when the 2-0 Colts came to Foxborough. The Colts were defeated 44-13 as Peyton Manning threw three interceptions, two returned for touchdowns. On October 21, New England traveled to the RCA

neg: John Sandusky an assistant with the Browns when Sandusky played in Cleveland. He was initially the defensive line coach for the Colts, who finished Sandusky's first season with a 9–3 win–loss record and won the NFL West behind an offense led by quarterback Johnny Unitas and halfback Lenny Moore. The Colts went on to win the NFL championship over the New York Giants. The Colts fired Ewbank in early 1963 and replaced him with Don Shula, who had been an assistant with the Detroit Lions and played with Sandusky in Cleveland in 1951 and 1952. Shula retained Sandusky on his staff when

neg: Legion of Boom (Seattle Seahawks) playing on nickel packages as a 5th defensive back. Lane later said he immediately was sent to surgery to fix his injury and when he woke up he saw the Seahawks with the ball on the 1 yard line and witnessed the interception that followed. Defensive end Cliff Avril was also injured during the game, he left during the 3rd quarter and was evaluated for a concussion, he did not return. Despite having a torn ligament in his elbow sustained during the NFC Championship Game, Richard Sherman played the entire superbowl game as did Earl Thomas who dislocated his shoulder

neg: 2010 Philadelphia Eagles season scrambling a yard to the endzone for a touchdown. The Colts narrowed the lead when James got a 1-yard TD run, but in the final minute Manning lofted a deep pass that was intercepted by Asante Samuel. With the close win, the Eagles improved to 5–3. It was also the first win over the Colts for the Eagles since the 1993 season. Coming off their home win over the Colts, the Eagles flew to FedExField for a Week 10 NFC East rematch with the Washington Redskins on Monday night. Philadelphia wasted no time kicking off the first quarter as on

neg: 1965 NFL season the Colts lost another quarterback when Cuozzo was injured. In the final weekend, the Colts were in Los Angeles for a Saturday game that they had to win, but were losing 17–10. A tying touchdown by fourth-string quarterback Ed Brown helped the Colts knot the game 17–17, but a tie wasn't enough. It took Lou Michaels' field goal to get a 20–17 win and a 10–3–1 record. A Green Bay win the next day in San Francisco would have ended the race, and the Packers leading and were slightly more than a minute away from the title game, but the

neg: 2005 Indianapolis Colts season spot, the AFC South Division Championship, home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, he had nothing else to really play for, and he did not want to risk his players getting injured before the playoffs. Seattle was playing to win because if they beat the Colts, they would clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs in the NFC. The Seahawks beat the Colts 28–13, and NFL MVP Shaun Alexander scored three touchdowns in the game and tied Priest Holmes for the NFL record for touchdowns in a season with 27. The Colts-Seahawks game

neg: Indianapolis Colts Manning pass late in the game; it turned out to be Manning's final meeting against the Patriots as a member of the Colts. After a dismal 2011 season that included a 31–24 loss to the Patriots, the Colts drafted Andrew Luck and in November of 2012 the two teams met with identical 6–3 records; the Patriots erased a 14–7 gap to win 59–24. The nature of this rivalry is ironic because the Colts and Patriots were division rivals from 1970 to 2001, but it did not become prominent in league circles until after Indianapolis was relocated to the AFC South.

neg: 1985 Indianapolis Colts season before winning their last 2 games to finish 5-11. This would be the only full season for head coach Rod Dowhower, as he was fired 13 games into the following season. 1985 Indianapolis Colts season The 1985 Indianapolis Colts season was the 33rd season for the team in the National Football League (NFL) and second in Indianapolis. The Colts finished the year with a record of 5 wins and 11 losses, and fourth in the AFC East division. The Colts did improve on their 4-12 record from 1984, but missed the playoffs for the 8th straight season. This season was

neg: Peyton Manning other opinions, Manning had the second surgery on September 8. Manning stated that while he did intend to play during the 2011 season, he would not "fight" the front office to stay off injured reserve if his roster spot was needed. Manning started practicing throwing footballs again in mid-December, with teammate Joseph Addai even claiming his passes looked "game ready." Ultimately, Manning did not play a single game in the 2011 season, and the Colts went 2–14 without him; only the third season since Manning was a rookie that the Colts did not win at least 10 games. With the

neg: 1946 WANFL season twenty-one of its matches to finish the season with a winning streak of thirty-one consecutive games, easily the longest in the history of the competition. There was a controversy in the third-last round when East Fremantle played Subiaco and, owing to injuries, played colts wingman H. Townsend in the league team, although regulations did not permit a colts player to start in the league team on the same day. but was dismissed on a technicality. Old Easts’ perfect season was only slightly marred by losing to third-placed VFL club Collingwood at Subiaco on October 15. 1946 also saw Perth, in

neg: 1964 Cleveland Browns season only did the Browns "beat" the Colts in the second half, They destroyed them, scoring 27 unanswered points. Gary Collins became a Cleveland Browns legend by catching three touch down passes, the third one being a 51-yarder with Colts defender Bobby Boyd all over him. The biggest story of the game was how well Cleveland's defense played against Baltimore's heralded offense. Cleveland was able to hold Unitas to just 95 yards while intercepting him twice. This was the last major sports championship won by a Cleveland-based team until 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that was formed in 1970,

neg: 2005 Indianapolis Colts season 3:28 – 9-yard TD pass from Jamie Martin to Cam Cleeland (Marshall Faulk 2-point conversion) (45–28 IND) The Texans had a fast start, as they forced two first-half turnovers and had the game tied at 14 at halftime. However, that did not hold up in the second half as the Colts scored 24 second-half points and held Houston to −4 total yards on offense. There was even a drive when Texans QB David Carr was sacked on three straight plays, and on those last two sacks, he fumbled the ball. But, Houston recovered both fumbles, and punted the ball after

neg: 2000 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the last game at Three Rivers Stadium. "at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California" Heading into the last Sunday of the 2000 season, the Steelers needed a win, a Jets loss, and a Colts loss in order to earn the last available Wild Card berth in the AFC playoffs. With the Jets losing to the Ravens in a 1:00 game, the Steelers were still alive when their matchup with the 1–14 Chargers started. Early on in the game, the Chargers demonstrated the potential for an upset bid. On the Chargers's first play from scrimmage, quarterback Ryan Leaf threw a 71-yard

neg: 1983 Baltimore Colts season Later, when the teams faced each other again in Denver for the second-to-last game of the season, the Colts took a 19–0 lead over the Broncos, only to blow the lead in the fourth quarter and lose 21–19. They won their final game as a Baltimore team against the Houston Oilers 20–10. 1983 Baltimore Colts season The 1983 Baltimore Colts season was the 31st season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). This would be the last season in Baltimore as they moved to Indianapolis for the following season. The Colts finished the year with a record of

neg: 2009 Indianapolis Colts season win the Colts improved to 3–0 and their regular season winning streak to 11 games. With the win, the Colts improved to 4–0 and made their record 12 straight regular season games. Colts QB Peyton Manning would tie Fran Tarkenton for the third–most career touchdown passes in NFL history (342), behind only Brett Favre and Dan Marino. Also, Colts head coach Jim Caldwell would become the franchise's first rookie head coach since Lindy Infante in 1996 to win their first four games. With the win the Colts improved to 5–0 into their bye week and increased their winning streak to

neg: 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season Super Bowl. Then coming back east to play one of the worst teams of the season, the Indianapolis Colts – who had only two wins at that point and were to win just four games for the season – they lost on a last minute improbable play after leading throughout the game. The Colts’ third-string quarterback, Mike Pagel, came off the bench in the third quarter and was leading a final minute drive from their 20. On the Colts 40 with 34 seconds left, Pagel avoided a near sack, scrambled right and threw down the middle of the field to

neg: Moccasin (horse) in the form of Priceless Gem, who defeated Buckpasser at Aqueduct, but an injury ruled her out of a showdown with Moccasin in the Selima Stakes. In her rival's absence, Moccasin won the race by five lengths from Swift Lady. She completed her unbeaten first season in November when she recorded a two and a half-length win over Lady Pitt in the Gardenia Stakes at Garden State Park. In early 1966, Moccasin was expected to challenge the colts in the Kentucky Derby, and there were hopes that she might emulate Regret, the last filly to win the race more than

neg: Pat Beach touchdowns. On December 18, 1983, Beach became the last man ever to score a touchdown as a member of the Baltimore Colts in a win over the Houston Oilers. Pat Beach married high school friend Robyn Crawford in 2007. Pat Beach Patrick Jesse Beach (born December 28, 1959 in Grants Pass, Oregon) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for eleven seasons for the Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and Phoenix Cardinals. He played college football at Washington State University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. Beach

neg: The One After the Superbowl Roberts, Brooke Shields, Chris Isaak and Jean-Claude Van Damme would all guest star in "The One After the Superbowl". Actors and comedians Fred Willard and Dan Castellaneta also made minor guest appearances in the episode, as the zookeeper and the zoo janitor respectively. Bright commented that Shields' performance was "a little into silly land" at first, but it "eventually turned in a very funny performance." Shields commented that when she was asked to appear on the show, she "said yes basically sight unseen. I don't know where I was on the list. Maybe everybody else said no." The writers had

neg: Sun City, North West the late 1980s, Queen's song "We Will Rock You" was used as the sound track to Sun City's 60-second video promo, which was shown as commercial on SABC-TV and also when opening shows in Sun City's "Superbowl" auditorium. On 25 October 1980, Sun City's "Superbowl" hosted a racially mixed world heavyweight boxing championship fight between champion American Mike Weaver and challenger South African Gerrie Coetzee. It was won by Weaver by thirteenth-round knockout. The fight was for Weaver's World Boxing Association world heavyweight title. In 1985, E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt made the venue the focus of his

neg: 2015 Indianapolis Colts season any turnovers and led the Colts to a 16-13 win in overtime. Jacksonville kicker Jason Myers would miss 3 game-winning field goal attempts at the end of the fourth quarter and one in overtime. Adam Vinatieri would nail the game winner in overtime to give Indianapolis the win. With the win, the Colts evened their record at 2-2. Despite a Hail Mary being thrown at the end of the first half, the Colts still managed to hold on for the win. With their 3rd straight win, the Colts improved to 3-2, and set a new NFL record for most consecutive

neg: Shotover (horse) by a London photographer. Shotover became the third filly to win the race following Eleanor in 1801 and Blink Bonny in 1857. Shotover was entered in the Oaks two days later, but did not run, the race going to her stable companion Geheimniss, which defeated St Marguerite. Shotover was then sent to Royal Ascot in June, where she ran in the Ascot Derby, the race now known as the King Edward VII Stakes, in which she was required to give weight to the four colts that opposed her. Cannon held her up in last place until the straight. She then

neg: Ma Biche and did not reappear until August at Deauville where she finished unplaced behind Luth Enchantee in the Prix d'Astarte and fourth behind the same filly in the Prix Jacques Le Marois. Ma Biche's last race was the Prix de la Foret over 1400 metres at Longchamp Racecourse on 23 October. She recorded her fourth Group One win, and her first against colts and older horses as she took the lead in the straight and won by half a length from Pampabird. In 1982, the International Classification, compiled by the official handicappers of Britain, Ireland and France awarded Ma Biche a

neg: Tom Brady–Peyton Manning rivalry The home team won each of the final seven games, with the last road win for either quarterback in the rivalry coming in Brady's 2007 win at Indianapolis. The two quarterbacks met five times in the NFL Playoffs, in which Manning led the playoff series 3–2. Each of the five games was won by the home team. Brady led 2–1 vs. Manning's Colts' teams, while Manning's Broncos' teams led 2–0. Four of the five matchups were in the AFC Championship Game, with Manning winning three out of four, one with the Colts and two with the Broncos. The winner of

neg: Sage Rosenfels completion percentage of 64.2% was the 10th-best in the NFL. In 2008, Rosenfels started in the Texans' home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Although Rosenfels had led the team to a 27–10 lead with 8:18 remaining, Indianapolis scored a touchdown to make the score 27–17 with 4:04 left. After Rosenfels fumbled twice the Colts took the lead and, following a last-minute Rosenfels interception, finished the game with a 31–27 victory. Rosenfels got his first win as a starter in 2008 in a November game against the Cleveland Browns. His second win of the season came against the Jacksonville Jaguars in

neg: 1969 American Football League Championship Game in the Super Bowl era to win the title without allowing as much as 10 points in any postseason game. The two leagues merged into one after this game, with the ten AFL teams and three NFL teams (Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts, and Cleveland Browns) forming the American Football Conference. Super Bowl V was the first game for that conference, which the Colts won. The Chiefs have not yet won an AFC Championship, having only appeared just once, in 1993. Conversely, the Raiders have appeared in eleven, winning four and losing seven; their last appearance (and win) was in 2002.

neg: John Elway Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw denounced him, stating "you should play baseball … he's not the kind of guy you win championships with"—but many other NFL teams began negotiations with the Colts for the quarterback. One possibility was trading Elway for the San Francisco 49ers' Joe Montana, whose team had had a poor season in 1982. Another was a trade with the San Diego Chargers, which was negotiating a new contract with its star quarterback Dan Fouts. The New England Patriots were interested, but the Colts did not wish to trade Elway to a team in the same division. The Colts'

neg: Andrew Luck interception of the game helped lead to the Panthers' 29–26 win. On November 10, it was announced that Luck would miss 2–6 weeks with a lacerated kidney and a partially torn abdominal muscle, suffered during the fourth quarter of the Colts 27–24 win over the previously undefeated Denver Broncos two days prior. However, the recovery process took much longer than expected and Luck did not return for the rest of the season. The Colts failed to make the playoffs for the first time with Luck, ending the season 8–8. He was ranked 92nd by his fellow players on the NFL

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Devard Darling, while QB Troy Smith got a 6-yard TD run. With the win, not only did Indianapolis improve to 11–2, but they also clinched their 6th-straight playoff berth. Peyton Manning even had a record night. He became the 5th player in NFL history to throw 300 career TD passes. At game's end, he ended up with 302 touchdown passes, surpassing John Elway for 4th place on the All-Time TD passes list. Scoring summary Game summary Coming off their Sunday night road win over the Ravens, the Colts flew to McAfee Coliseum for

neg: 1968 Los Angeles Rams season Francisco, 20-20. Going into the second to the last game of the season against the Bears, the Rams trailed the Colts by 1/2 game, with a regular season finale vs. the Colts in Los Angeles looming the following week to decide the title. The Colts won a Saturday game in Green Bay (eliminating the Packers from playoff contention) 16-3. On Sunday, the Bears, the breaks, and the officials all played a role in the Bears 17-16 win that eliminated the Rams. The Bears played inspired defense, even knocking quarterback Roman Gabriel out of the game for a time. The Rams

neg: 2006 Indianapolis Colts season pass for 4 yards and an incomplete pass, the Titans had one last shot at a 60-yard field goal to win the game. Kicker Rob Bironas had very high winds at his back and he made the 60-yard field goal with a lot of help from wind. He cleared the crossbar by almost 3 yards, and made the game-winning field goal for the Titans for the second straight week. The Titans moved to 5–7 while the Colts went to 10–2 on the season. The Colts came into this game three games ahead of the Jaguars in the AFC South standings,

neg: Brampton Battalion win before destroying Brampton in game 4 11-2. Game 5 was much closer but the Colts still took the game 3-2 and the series in only five games and thus beginning the Battalion's Curse of the Colts. With several key players like future NHLer Wojtek Wolski, Luch Aquino, and Daren Machesney gone the team slumped in the 2006–07 season barely making the playoffs with a 27-36-1-4 record, only good enough for the last playoff spot (8th) in the East. During the 1st round they would have to go up against the #1 Barrie Colts who still had most of their

neg: Peyton Manning one that was returned for a touchdown by Rashean Mathis. Jacksonville rushed for 236 yards and held the ball for over 41 minutes. Still, trailing by six points late in the game, Manning led the Colts on a 77-yard touchdown drive to take a 21–20 lead. Jacksonville kicker Josh Scobee made a 51-yard field goal to win the game and drop the Colts to a 1–2 record. For the third week in a row, Manning used the fourth quarter to bring the Colts back from a 27–10 deficit in the last five minutes against the Houston Texans to a 31–27

neg: 2007 Indianapolis Colts season Game Summary Following their fierce divisional road win over the Titans, the Colts flew to Reliant Stadium for an AFC South duel with the Houston Texans (who were the last team Indianapolis lost to en route to their Super Bowl championship). In the first quarter, the Colts trailed early as Houston WR Jerome Mathis returned a kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown. QB Peyton Manning completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Dallas Clark. In the second quarter, the Texans would retake the lead with kicker Kris Brown getting a 33-yard. RB Joseph Addai helped Indianapolis get back ahead with