2016 Indianapolis Colts season

2016 Indianapolis Colts season
Head coach Chuck Pagano
General manager Ryan Grigson
Owner Jim Irsay
Home field Lucas Oil Stadium
Results
Record 5–6
Division place 3rd AFC South
Uniform

The 2016 Indianapolis Colts season is the franchise's 64th season in the National Football League and the 33rd in Indianapolis.

Roster changes

Free agents

Position Player Tag 2016 Team Notes
TE Coby Fleener UFA New Orleans Saints Signed 5-year/$36 million deal
TE Dwayne Allen UFA Indianapolis Colts Signed 4-year/$29.4 million deal
TE Jack Doyle RFA Indianapolis Colts Signed 1-year/$1.67 million tender
QB Charlie Whitehurst UFA Cleveland Browns
QB Matt Hasselbeck UFA Retired
RB Ahmad Bradshaw UFA TBA
RB Dan Herron RFA Buffalo Bills
K Adam Vinatieri UFA Indianapolis Colts Signed 2-year/$6 million deal
G Lance Louis UFA TBA
S Akeem Davis ERFA Indianapolis Colts Signed 1-year/$600,000 tender
S Dwight Lowery UFA San Diego Chargers Signed 3-year/$7.2 million deal
S Colt Anderson UFA Buffalo Bills Signed 1-year/$840,000 deal
CB Greg Toler UFA Washington Redskins Signed 1-year/$840,000 deal
DE Billy Winn UFA Denver Broncos
ILB Jerrell Freeman UFA Chicago Bears Signed 3-year/$12 million deal
Player re-signed by the Colts Player signed with a different team Player retired

Undrafted free agents

Sources[1][2]

Position Player College Notes
Wide receiver Danny Anthrop Purdue
Defensive lineman Sterling Bailey Georgia
Kicker/Punter Devon Bell Mississippi State Camp Tryout
Offensive tackle Isiah Cage Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Nose Tackle Julian Campenni Connecticut Camp tryout
Linebacker Henry Coley Virginia Camp tryout
Cornerback Daniel Davie Nebraska
Long snapper Harrison Elliott Air Force Camp tryout
Running back Josh Ferguson Illinois
Quarterback Blake Frohnapfel Massachusetts Camp tryout
Quarterback Everett Golson Florida State Camp tryout
Tight end Darion Griswold Arkansas
Offensive tackle Davante Harris Appalachian State
Long snapper Forrest Hill Auburn Camp tryout
Safety Tigi Hill Hawaii Camp tryout
Wide receiver Reece Horn Indianapolis Camp tryout
Offensive tackle Amadou Konte Benedictine Camp tryout
Wide receiver Marcus Leak Maryland
Linebacker Curt Maggitt Tennessee
Safety Stefan McClure California
Wide receiver Mekale McKay Cincinnati
Punter Brock Miller Southern Utah Camp tryout
Tight end Mike Miller Taylor
Cornerback Christopher Milton Georgia Tech
Offensive guard Jamelle Naff TCU Camp Tryout
Outside linebacker Elhadji Ndiaye Nebraska–Kearney Camp tryout
Outside linebacker Eze Obiora Southern Illinois Camp tryout
Quarterback Ammon Olsen Southern Utah Camp tryout
Cornerback Leviticus Payne Cincinnati Camp tryout
Linebacker Terrance Plummer UCF Camp tryout
Running back Chase Price San Diego State Camp tryout
Offensive tackle Adam Redmond Harvard
Wide receiver Chester Rogers Grambling State
Linebacker Anthony Sarao USC
Defensive lineman Delvon Simmons USC
Wide receiver Tevaun Smith Iowa
Wide receiver Logan Sweet UCLA Camp tryout
Defensive lineman Justin Thomason North Carolina Camp tryout
Outside Linebacker Ron Thompson Syracuse $15,000 bonus
Cornerback Darius White California, Berkeley
Cornerback Frankie Williams Purdue Camp tryout, Signed
Safety Andrew Williamson Vanderbilt
Running back Storm Woods Oregon State Camp tryout

Draft

Main article: 2016 NFL draft
2016 Indianapolis Colts Draft
Round Selection Player Position College
1 18 Ryan Kelly Center Alabama
2 57 T. J. Green Free safety Clemson
3 82 Le'Raven Clark Offensive tackle Texas Tech
4 116 Hassan Ridgeway Nose tackle Texas
4 125 Antonio Morrison Inside linebacker Florida
5 155 Joe Haeg Offensive tackle North Dakota State
7 239 Trevor Bates Outside linebacker Maine
7 248 Austin Blythe Center Iowa
Notes

Staff

Indianapolis Colts staff
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 Coach
  • Head Coach – Chuck Pagano
  • Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line – Joe Philbin
  • Assistant to the Head Coach - Jeff Popovich
Offensive 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 Drayton
Strength and Conditioning
  • Strength and Conditioning – Darren Krein
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Richard Howell
  • Conditioning & Performance Analyst - Quadrian Banks

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Roster updated December 2, 2016
Depth Chart • Transactions
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Schedule

Preseason

On February 16, the NFL announced that the Colts would play the Green Bay Packers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The game would have occurred on Sunday, August 7, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, but the game was cancelled due to field conditions. However, the two teams met during the regular season in Green Bay.

The remainder of the Colts' preseason opponents and schedule were later announced on April 7.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
HOF August 7 vs. Green Bay Packers Cancelled due to field conditions
1 August 13 at Buffalo Bills W 19–18 1–0 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap
2 August 20 Baltimore Ravens L 18–19 1–1 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
3 August 27 Philadelphia Eagles L 23–33 1–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
4 September 1 at Cincinnati Bengals W 13–10 2–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap

Regular season

On November 25, 2015, the NFL announced that the Colts will play the Jacksonville Jaguars in the International Series at Wembley Stadium in London. The game will occur during Week 4 on Sunday, October 2, and will be aired by CBS in the United States. The kickoff time was announced on April 14, and the Jaguars will be the designated home team for this game.[3]

The remainder of the Colts' 2016 schedule, with exact dates and times, was finalized and announced on April 14.

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Result Record Game site TV NFL.com
recap
1 September 11 4:25 p.m. EDT Detroit Lions L 35–39 0–1 Lucas Oil Stadium Fox Recap
2 September 18 4:25 p.m. EDT at Denver Broncos L 20–34 0–2 Sports Authority Field at Mile High CBS Recap
3 September 25 4:25 p.m. EDT San Diego Chargers W 26–22 1–2 Lucas Oil Stadium CBS Recap
4 October 2 9:30 a.m. EDT at Jacksonville Jaguars L 27–30 1–3 Wembley Stadium (London, England) CBS Recap
5 October 9 1:00 p.m. EDT Chicago Bears W 29–23 2–3 Lucas Oil Stadium Fox Recap
6 October 16 8:30 p.m. EDT at Houston Texans L 23–26 (OT) 2–4 NRG Stadium NBC Recap
7 October 23 1:00 p.m. EDT at Tennessee Titans W 34–26 3–4 Nissan Stadium CBS Recap
8 October 30 1:00 p.m. EDT Kansas City Chiefs L 14–30 3–5 Lucas Oil Stadium CBS Recap
9 November 6 4:25 p.m. EST at Green Bay Packers W 31–26 4–5 Lambeau Field CBS Recap
10 Bye
11 November 20 1:00 p.m. EST Tennessee Titans W 24–17 5–5 Lucas Oil Stadium CBS Recap
12 November 24 8:30 p.m. EST Pittsburgh Steelers L 7–28 5–6 Lucas Oil Stadium NBC Recap
13 December 5 8:30 p.m. EST at New York Jets MetLife Stadium ESPN
14 December 11 1:00 p.m. EST Houston Texans Lucas Oil Stadium CBS
15 December 18 1:00 p.m. EST at Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium CBS
16 December 24 4:05 p.m. EST at Oakland Raiders Oakland Alameda Coliseum CBS
17 January 1 1:00 p.m. EST Jacksonville Jaguars Lucas Oil Stadium CBS
Notes

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions

Week One: Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Lions 7 14 71139
Colts 0 10 81735

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

First quarter
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

Week 2: at Denver Broncos

Week Two: Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 3 3 7720
Broncos 3 10 31834

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

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

Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers

Week Three: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 0 13 6322
Colts 10 3 7626

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

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

Week 4: at Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL International Series
Week Four: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 3 3 02127
Jaguars 7 10 6730

at Wembley Stadium, London, England

Game information

First quarter
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

Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears

Week Five: Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bears 3 10 01023
Colts 3 13 31029

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
  • Game attendance: 66,622
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator) and Erin Andrews (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

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

Week 6: at Houston Texans

Week Six: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Colts 3 10 010023
Texans 0 3 614326

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

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

Week 7: at Tennessee Titans

Week Seven: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 7 10 31434
Titans 6 7 01326

at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
  • IND – 10:16 T. Y. Hilton 37-yard pass from Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri kick. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 3:24. (IND 14–6)
  • IND – 7:06 Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 3:10. (IND 17–6)
  • TEN – 0:34 DeMarco Murray 1-yard run, Ryan Succop kick. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 1:38. (IND 17–13)
Third quarter
  • IND – 3:46 Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:04. (IND 20–13)
Fourth quarter
  • TEN – 12:39 Delanie Walker 7-yard pass from Marcus Mariota, Ryan Succop kick. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:07. (20–20)
  • TEN – 6:02 Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:39. (TEN 23–20)
  • IND – 1:55 Jack Doyle 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri kick. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 4:07. (IND 27–23)
  • IND – 1:47 Robert Mathis 14-yard fumble return, Adam Vinatieri kick. (IND 34–23)
  • TEN – 0:43 Ryan Succop 44-yard field goal. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 1:04. (IND 34–26)
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

Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week Eight: Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chiefs 3 14 7630
Colts 0 7 7014

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 65,417
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes (play-by-play) and Solomon Wilcots (color commentator)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • KC – 10:20 Cairo Santos 33-yard field goal. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 4:40. (KC 3–0)
Second quarter
Third quarter
  • KC – 7:34 Tyreek Hill 34-yard pass from Nick Foles, Cairo Santos kick. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:27. (KC 24–7)
  • IND – 2:05 Donte Moncrief 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri kick. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:29. (KC 24–14)
Fourth quarter
  • KC – 8:00 Cairo Santos 22-yard field goal. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:05. (KC 27–14)
  • KC – 3:35 Cairo Santos 44-yard field goal. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:34. (KC 30–14)
Top passers
  • KC – Nick Foles – 16/22, 223 yards, 2 TD
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 19/35, 210 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
  • KC – Charcandrick West – 14 rushes, 52 yards
  • IND – Andrew Luck – 9 rushes, 60 yards
Top receivers
  • KC – Travis Kelce – 7 receptions, 101 yards, TD
  • IND – Phillip Dorsett – 5 receptions, 33 yards

Week 9: at Green Bay Packers

Week Nine: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Colts 14 10 0731
Packers 10 0 31326

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 6
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), clear
  • Game attendance: 78,437
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • IND – 14:47 Jordan Todman 99-yard kickoff return, Adam Vinatieri kick. (IND 7–0)
  • GB – 10:46 Mason Crosby 34-yard field goal. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:01. (IND 7–3)
  • IND – 4:28 Frank Gore 7-yard run, Adam Vinatieri kick. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:07. (IND 14–3)
  • GB – 0:00 Jordy Nelson 26-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby kick. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:25. (IND 14–10)
Second quarter
  • IND – 12:05 Adam Vinatieri 28-yard field goal. Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 2:55. (IND 17–10)
  • IND – 0:11 Donte Moncrief 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri kick. Drive: 15 plays, 96 yards, 5:33. (IND 24–10)
Third quarter
  • GB – 1:46 Mason Crosby 27-yard field goal. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:38. (IND 24–13)
Fourth quarter
  • IND – 9:35 Frank Gore 4-yard run, Adam Vinatieri kick. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:53. (IND 31–13)
  • GB – 7:40 Davante Adams 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, 2-point conversion failed. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:55. (IND 31–19)
  • GB – 3:29 Randall Cobb 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby kick. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:59. (IND 31–26)
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

Week 11: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week Eleven: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Titans 0 7 7317
Colts 14 7 0324

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)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
  • TEN – 6:35 Tajae Sharpe 37-yard pass from Marcus Mariota, Ryan Succop kick. Drive: 9 plays, 98 yards, 4:50. (IND 21–14)
Fourth quarter
  • TEN – 12:14 Ryan Succop 47-yard field goal. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:53. (IND 21–17)
  • IND – 10:50 Adam Vinatieri 49-yard field goal. Drive:5 plays, 44 yards, 1:24. (IND 24–17)
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

Week 12: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Thanksgiving Day game
Week Twelve: Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Steelers 14 7 0728
Colts 0 7 007

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 24
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 66,583
  • Referee: Walt Coleman
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color commentator) and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook

Quarterback Andrew Luck did not play due to a concussion.

Week 13: at New York Jets

Week Thirteen: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets – Game summary
1 2 Total
Colts 0
Jets 0

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey


Standings

Division

AFC South
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Houston Texans 6 6 0 .500 3–0 4–4 207 257 L3
Tennessee Titans 6 6 0 .500 1–3 3–5 308 296 W1
Indianapolis Colts 5 6 0 .455 2–2 3–5 270 301 L1
Jacksonville Jaguars † 2 10 0 .167 1–2 1–8 224 313 L7

Conference

# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1[lower-alpha 1] Oakland Raiders West 10 2 0 .833 2–1 7–1 .503 .471 W6
2[lower-alpha 1] New England Patriots East 10 2 0 .833 3–1 7–1 .405 .370 W3
3[lower-alpha 2] Baltimore Ravens North 7 5 0 .583 4–0 7–2 .455 .315 W2
4[lower-alpha 3] Houston Texans South 6 6 0 .500 3–0 4–4 .545 .465 L3
Wild Cards
5 Kansas City Chiefs West 9 3 0 .750 3–0 6–2 .489 .467 W1
6 Denver Broncos West 8 4 0 .667 1–3 5–3 .489 .410 W1
In the Hunt
7[lower-alpha 4] Miami Dolphins East 7 5 0 .583 2–1 5–4 .430 .313 L1
8[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 4] Pittsburgh Steelers North 7 5 0 .583 2–1 5–3 .535 .439 W3
9[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 5] Tennessee Titans South 6 6 0 .500 1–3 3–5 .444 .361 W1
10[lower-alpha 5] Buffalo Bills East 6 6 0 .500 1–3 3–5 .504 .375 L1
11 Indianapolis Colts South 5 6 0 .455 2–2 3–5 .500 .433 L1
12 San Diego Chargers West 5 7 0 .417 1–3 4–5 .559 .483 L2
13 Cincinnati Bengals North 4 7 1 .375 1–2 3–5 .549 .319 W1
14 New York Jets East 3 8 0 .273 1–2 3–5 .515 .361 L3
Eliminated from postseason contention
15 Jacksonville Jaguars South 2 10 0 .167 1–2 1–8 .552 .348 L7
16 Cleveland Browns North 0 12 0 .000 0–4 0–8 .573 .000 L12
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 6]
  1. 1 2 Oakland wins tie break over New England based on strength of victory.
  2. 1 2 Baltimore wins tie break over Pittsburgh based on head-to-head win percentage.
  3. 1 2 Houston wins tie break over Tennessee based on head-to-head win percentage.
  4. 1 2 Miami wins tie break over Pittsburgh based on head-to-head win percentage.
  5. 1 2 Tennessee wins tie break over Buffalo based on best win percentage in common games.
  6. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
Legend
w — Clinched wild card
x — Clinched playoff berth
y — Clinched division
z — Clinched first-round bye
* — Clinched home-field advantage

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Josh (May 1, 2016). "Colts undrafted free agent tracker". stampedeblue.com. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with 21 undrafted free agents". blogs.colts.com. May 2, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ "2016 UK International Series schedule announced". NFL.com. November 25, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2015.

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