2014 Indianapolis Colts season

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2014 Indianapolis Colts season
Owner Jim Irsay
General manager Ryan Grigson
Head coach Chuck Pagano
Home field Lucas Oil Stadium
Results
Record11–5
Division place1st AFC South
Playoff finishWon Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Bengals) 26–10
Won Divisional Playoffs
(at Broncos) 24–13
Lost AFC Championship
(at Patriots) 7–45
Pro Bowlers S Mike Adams
CB Vontae Davis
WR T. Y. Hilton
MLB D'Qwell Jackson
QB Andrew Luck
P Pat McAfee
K Adam Vinatieri
AP All-Pros P Pat McAfee
K Adam Vinatieri
Uniform
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The 2014 Indianapolis Colts season was the franchise's 62nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 31st in Indianapolis. It also marked the third season under head coach Chuck Pagano, general manager Ryan Grigson, and quarterback Andrew Luck.

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The Colts entered the 2014 season as the defending AFC South champions, after compiling an 11–5 record during the previous season and falling to the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs. They clinched their second straight division title with a 17–10 win over the Houston Texans in Week 15. They also went 6–0 in their division for the second straight year. In the postseason, the Colts would defeat both the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos before losing to the eventual Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. The 2014 Colts failed to join the 2010 New York Jets and 2012 Baltimore Ravens as the only teams to beat both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in the playoffs.

Behind former first overall draft pick Andrew Luck, the Colts became the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL Merger to pass for 300 or more yards in eight consecutive games. [1]

As of 2024, this is the deepest postseason run the Colts have ever had in the post-Peyton Manning era, and the only season since 2009 where they have made the AFC Championship Game. This also represents the most recent AFC South title for the Colts.

Draft

2014 Indianapolis Colts draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
259 Jack Mewhort   OT Ohio St
390 Donte Moncrief   WR Ole Miss
5166 Jonathan Newsome   DE Ball St
6203 Andrew Jackson   LB Western Kentucky
7232 Ulrick John   OT Georgia St Pick from BAL
      Made roster        Pro Football Hall of Fame     *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Draft trades

Roster moves

Departures

PositionPlayerTag2014 TeamNotes
SS Antoine Bethea UFA San Francisco 49ers Signed by San Francisco on March 11, 2014. [3]
RB Donald Brown UFA San Diego Chargers Signed by San Diego on March 12, 2014. [4]
LB Kavell Conner UFASan Diego ChargersSigned by San Diego on March 13, 2014. [5]
G Jeff Linkenbach UFA Kansas City Chiefs Signed by Kansas City on March 12, 2014. [6]
G Mike McGlynn UFA Washington Redskins Signed by Washington on March 28, 2014. [7]
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Signed by Pittsburgh on April 2, 2014. [8]
CB Cassius Vaughn UFA Detroit Lions Signed by Detroit on April 7, 2014. [9]
LB Pat Angerer UFA Atlanta Falcons Signed by Atlanta on July 22, 2014. [10]

Additions

PositionPlayerTag2013 TeamNotes
T Jack BrecknerUFA Iowa Barnstormers Signed by Indianapolis on February 5, 2014. [11]
LB Henoc Muamba UFA Winnipeg Blue Bombers Signed by Indianapolis on February 6, 2014. [12]
S David Sims UFA Philadelphia Eagles Signed by Indianapolis on February 10, 2014. [13]
LB D'Qwell Jackson UFA Cleveland Browns Signed by Indianapolis on March 6, 2014. [14]
DE Arthur Jones UFA Baltimore Ravens Signed by Indianapolis on March 11, 2014. [15]
C Phil Costa UFA Dallas Cowboys Signed by Indianapolis on March 13, 2014. (retired on April 21, 2014) [16]
WR Hakeem Nicks UFA New York Giants Signed by Indianapolis on March 15, 2014. [17]
FB Cameron WhiteUFANoneSigned by Indianapolis on April 17, 2014. [18]
S Colt Anderson UFAPhiladelphia EaglesSigned by Indianapolis on April 21, 2014. [19]
CB Johnny Adams UFA Oakland Raiders Signed by Indianapolis on June 4, 2014. [20]
CB Brandon Burton WVR Cincinnati Bengals Claimed off of Waivers on June 12, 2014. [21]
S Mike Adams UFA Denver Broncos Signed by Indianapolis on June 16, 2014. [22]
NT Brandon McKinney UFA Indianapolis Colts Signed by Indianapolis on June 19, 2014. [23]
G Chad AndersonUFA Los Angeles Kiss Signed by Indianapolis on July 16, 2014. [24]
RB Davin Meggett UFAWinnipeg Blue BombersSigned by Indianapolis on July 27, 2014. [25]
RB Phillip Tanner UFADallas CowboysSigned by Indianapolis on July 29, 2014. [26]
LB Shawn Loiseau UFALos Angeles KissSigned by Indianapolis on August 4, 2014. [27]
OLB Phillip Hunt UFAPhiladelphia EaglesSigned by Indianapolis on August 5, 2014. [28]

Undrafted free agents

PositionPlayerCollege
QB Seth Lobato Northern Colorado
RB Zurlon Tipton Central Michigan
WR Eric Thomas Troy
WRRyan Lankford Illinois
WRTony Washington Appalachian State
WRGreg Moore Lane College
WRAaron Burks Boise State
WRNu'Keese Richardson Upike
TE Erik Swoope Miami
C Jonotthan Harrison Florida
CFN Lutz Indiana State
G Marcus Hall Ohio State
GJosh Walker Middle Tennessee
T Eric Pike Towson
TMatt Hall Belhaven
DE Tyler Hoover Michigan State
DE Nnamdi Obukwelu Harvard
DEGannon Conway Arizona State
NT Zach Kerr Delaware
LB Jonathon Sharpe North Greenville
CB Qua Cox Jackson State
CBKeon Lyn Syracuse
CB Loucheiz Purifoy Florida
CBKameron Jackson Cal
S Dewey McDonald Calvulcans
K Cody Parkey Auburn

Suspensions

Robert Mathis

On May 16, it was announced the outside linebacker Robert Mathis was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. [29] It was reported that Mathis took the drug Clomid, a male fertility drug. [29] Greg Aiello, a spokesperson for the league said that the drug was not approved for fertility use in males by the FDA and has been banned by the league for years. [29] It was announced on May 20 that the league would not hear Mathis' appeal on the suspension. [30]

LaRon Landry

On September 29, it was announced the safety LaRon Landry was suspended for four games of the season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. [31]

Injuries

Staff/Coaches

2014 Indianapolis Colts staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Final roster

2014 Indianapolis Colts final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
53 active, 13 inactive, 10 practice squad

Schedule

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1August 7at New York Jets L 10–130–1 MetLife Stadium Recap
2August 16 New York Giants L 26–270–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
3August 23 New Orleans Saints L 17–230–3Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
4August 28at Cincinnati Bengals L 7–350–4 Paul Brown Stadium Recap

Regular season

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1September 7at Denver Broncos L 24–310–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap
2September 15 Philadelphia Eagles L 27–300–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
3September 21at Jacksonville Jaguars W 44–171–2 EverBank Field Recap
4September 28 Tennessee Titans W 41–172–2Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
5October 5 Baltimore Ravens W 20–133–2Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
6October 9at Houston Texans W 33–284–2 NRG Stadium Recap
7October 19 Cincinnati Bengals W 27–05–2Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
8October 26at Pittsburgh Steelers L 34–515–3 Heinz Field Recap
9November 3at New York Giants W 40–246–3 MetLife Stadium Recap
10 Bye
11November 16 New England Patriots L 20–426–4Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
12November 23 Jacksonville Jaguars W 23–37–4Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
13November 30 Washington Redskins W 49–278–4Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
14December 7at Cleveland Browns W 25–249–4 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
15December 14 Houston Texans W 17–1010–4Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
16December 21at Dallas Cowboys L 7–4210–5 AT&T Stadium Recap
17December 28at Tennessee Titans W 27–1011–5 LP Field Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Postseason

Playoff roundDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
Wild CardJanuary 4, 2015 Cincinnati Bengals (5)W 26–101–0 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
DivisionalJanuary 11, 2015at Denver Broncos (2)W 24–132–0 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap
AFC ChampionshipJanuary 18, 2015at New England Patriots (1) L 7–45 2–1 Gillette Stadium Recap

Game summaries

Regular season

Week 1: at Denver Broncos

Week One: Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts0731424
Broncos3210731

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Colts began the season on the road against the defending AFC champion Denver Broncos. The Colts began the game on offense, driving down to the Broncos' 36-yard line. However, following a delay of game penalty, they were forced to punt. Peyton Manning led the Broncos' offense on a 16-play drive, but would settle only for a field goal, giving Denver a 3–0 lead. An Andrew Luck interception on the Colts' ensuing offensive possession set the Broncos up at midfield and would lead to a touchdown on a pass from Manning to Julius Thomas to give the Broncos a 10–0 lead. After a three and out from the Colts' offense, Manning and the Broncos again take advantage and drive 83-yard to score on another Thomas touchdown reception. Late in the second quarter, the Broncos again scored on a touchdown pass from Manning to Thomas and extended Denver's lead to 24–0 with two minutes remaining in the half. The Colts put together an 8-play, 80-yard drive to end the half and scored their first points on a 9-yard run from Luck, making the score 24–7 in favor of Denver at halftime. [35]

The Broncos' began the second half on offense, though they were eventually forced to punt. After driving into the red zone on their first offensive possession of the half, the Colts' failed to convert a fourth down on the goal line and turned the ball over on downs. The Colts' next offensive possession would again stall in the red zone, with the Colts settling for an Adam Vinatieri field goal, cutting the Bronco lead to 24–10. A 48-yard drive early in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos as 31–10 lead after a Montee Ball touchdown run. The Colts would respond on their next drive with a touchdown pass from Luck to Dwayne Allen, cutting the Broncos' lead down to two scores. The Colts failed to take advantage of a recovered onside kick, after Luck threw an interception in Broncos' territory. After the Colts defense forced a three and out, Luck again drove the Colts down to the goal line, eventually scoring on a touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks. After again stopping the Broncos' offense, the Colts received the ball with a little under three minutes remaining in the game and a change to tie the game. Though the Colts would drive into Bronco territory, the drive would end after a failed fourth down pass attempt from Luck to Reggie Wayne. [35] With the loss, the Colts began the season with an 0–1 record.

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week Two: Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Eagles33141030
Colts7103727

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

After losing to the Broncos in the season opener, the Colts faced the Philadelphia Eagles in their first home game of the season on Monday night. After a three and out on the Colts' opening possession, the Eagles, led by quarterback Nick Foles, drove down the field and settled for a 31-yard field goal to give them an early 3–0 lead. On their ensuing offensive drive, the Colts drove 72 yards in nine plays and scored on an Andrew Luck touchdown pass to Ahmad Bradshaw, giving the Colts their first lead at 7–3. The Colts extended their lead early in the second quarter on a 46-yard Adam Vinatieri field goal to 10–3. Later in the second quarter, the Eagles closed the gap after a 23-yard field goal from Cody Parkey. The next Colts possession ended in a Luck touchdown pass to Jack Doyle, extending their lead to 17–6 at halftime. [36]

The Colts scored on their second offensive possession of the third quarter, with a field goal from Vinatieri, giving the Colts a two possession lead at 20–6. Philadelphia responded on their next drive after driving 80 yards in seven plays and scoring on 1-yard touchdown run from LeSean McCoy, making the score 20–13. After a fumble by running back Trent Richardson on the Colts next offensive possession, set up the Eagles to tie the game on a 19-yard touchdown run from Darren Sproles. On the first possession of the fourth quarter, the Colts offense drive 80 yards to reclaim the lead on a pass from Luck to Bradshaw and giving the Colts a 27–20 lead. The Colts failed to put away the Eagles, after Luck threw an interception during a play that involved a controversial no-call penalty on the Colts next offensive drive, which set up a five play drive, that allowed the Eagles to tie the game at 27–27. [37] After a three and out on the next Colts possession, the Eagles took possession of the ball at their own forty yard line. Foles and the Eagles offense drove 42 yards to the Colts 18 yard line, with Parkey hitting a 36-yard field goal as time expired, which gave the Eagles the 30–27 victory. [36] With the loss, the Colts dropped to 0–2 for only the third time since 1998.

Week 3: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Three: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts102001444
Jaguars0031417

at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

Game information

After back-to-back losses to begin the season, the Colts faced their AFC South rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts opened the game on offense and put together a twelve play, 50-yard drive that ended in an Adam Vinatieri field goal, giving the Colts an early 3–0 lead. Following a three and out forced by the Colts defense, Andrew Luck again drove the offense down the field, this time scoring on a touchdown throw Ahmad Bradshaw, extending the Colts' lead to 10–0 at the end of the first quarter. The Colts again extended their lead early in the second quarter on a pass from Luck to Dwayne Allen. The Jaguars were again stopped by the Colts defense on their next offensive possession, with the Colts defense preventing the Jaguars for converting a first down on their first three possessions. The Colts' offense, though they would deep into Jaguars' territory, were forced to settle for Vinatieri field goals on their next two offensive possessions, giving them a 23–0 lead. After a fumble recovery by Darius Butler late in the first half, they were set up with good field position in Jaguars territory. A Luck touchdown pass to Coby Fleener extended the Colts' lead to 30–0 at halftime. [38]

After struggling to move the ball in the first half, the Jaguars replaced quarterback Chad Henne with rookie Blake Bortles. The Jaguars were able to convert a first down on their first drive of the half, though they were forced to punt following a penalty that sent them back to midfield. On the Jaguars' next possession, they again drove into Colts' territory, enough to get their first points of the game on a 41-yard field goal from Josh Scobee. At the end of the third quarter, the Colts continued to hold a commanding 30–3 lead. The Colts scored their first points of the second half on a pass from Luck to Hakeem Nicks early in the fourth quarter. Bortles threw his first career touchdown pass on the Jaguars' next possession, throwing it to Allen Hurns. With the large lead late in the game, the Colts replaced Luck with backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Late in the fourth quarter the Colts defense extended the lead, with an interception returned for a touchdown by Greg Toler. A Bortles pass to Cecil Shorts III was the last scoring play of the game, giving the Colts the 44–17 win. [38]

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. [39] The game marked the first win of the season for the Colts and improved their overall record to 1–2.

As of 2023, this remains the last time the Colts defeated the Jaguars in Jacksonville.

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week Four: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Titans0107017
Colts14614741

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: September 28, 2014
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), partly sunny (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 64,757
  • Referee: Jerome Boger
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

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 recovered by Ricky Jean-Francois and set up the Colts inside Titan territory. After a 37-yard pass from quarterback Andrew Luck to T. Y. Hilton set the Colts up at the one yard line, Trent Richardson scored on the next play, putting the Colts up 7–0. An onside kick gave the ball back to the Colts, which led to an eleven play, 44-yard drive that ended in a touchdown pass from Luck to Dwayne Allen. The Colts' defense again forced a turnover on the Titans' next possession, with Charlie Whitehurst throwing an interception to Mike Adams. Luck and the Colts' offense again drove down the field, though this time having to settle for a field goal, extending the lead to 17–0. Tennessee scored their first points midway through the second quarter on a Ryan Succop. The Colts responded on their next possession with a 30-yard field goal from Adam Vinatieri. A Luck interception late in the half, set up the Titans in Colts' territory and allowed them to score on a pass from Whitehurst to Delanie Walker, cutting the Colts' lead to 20–10 at halftime. [40]

The Colts' scored on their first offensive possession of the second half, on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Luck to Reggie Wayne and then later in the quarter on a pass from Luck to Coby Fleener, extending the Colts' lead to 34–10. Tennessee responded with an eight play, 80-yard drive that ended with a touchdown run from Bishop Sankey. Luck completed his fourth touchdown pass of the game early in the fourth quarter, this time on a 15-yard pass to Ahmad Bradshaw, giving the Colts a 41–17 lead. Late in the game, Adams again forced another turnover, with Zach Mettenberger throwing the interception. [40]

During the game, Reggie Wayne caught seven passes for 119 yards and one touchdown, which was enough to move him to seventh on the NFL all-time receptions list and tenth on the most receiving yards list. [41] With the win, the Colts improved to 2–2.

Week 5: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week Five: Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens0301013
Colts337720

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), sunny (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 65,258
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Rich Gannon (color commentator)
  • Recap Gamebook
Game information

Following back to back wins over division rivals, the Colts' returned to Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens. Andrew Luck and the Colts' offense drove 59 yards on their first offensive possession, with the drive ending on a turnover after the Colts failed to convert a fourth down. On the first play of the Ravens' offensive possession, Steve Smith fumbled the ball, which was then recovered by Montori Hughes of the Colts. The Colts settled for a 38-yard field goal by Adam Vinatieri, giving then an early 3–0 lead. A muffed punt return by Jacoby Jones resulted in a second Ravens' turnover, however, on the ensuing Colts' drive, Haloti Ngata intercepted Luck, their first turnover of the game. After a stalled Ravens' drive early in the second quarter, the Colts drove 70 yards in 20 plays, though they again settled for a Vinatieri. The Ravens responded, scoring on a 52-yard field goal from Justin Tucker as time expired, cutting the Colts' lead to 6–3 at halftime. [42]

The Ravens opened the second half on offense and committed their third turnover on a Joe Flacco interception by Vontae Davis. The Colts' took advantage of the turnover, by scoring their first touchdown on a Luck touchdown pass from Dwayne Allen, giving them a 13–3 lead. The Ravens' defense again stepped up later in the third quarter, forcing the Colts' second turnover on a Luck interception by C.J. Mosley, which resulted in a second Tucker field goal. The Colts again extended their lead early in the fourth quarter on a Luck touchdown run, which gave the Colts a two possession lead at 20–6. The Ravens closed the gap again on their ensuing possession, Justin Forsett 11-yard touchdown run, cutting the lead back to one possession. After driving down to the Ravens' 10-yard line, Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw fumbled the ball, giving the Ravens possession with under two minutes remaining in the game. The Colts' defense forced a turnover on downs and sealed the 20–13 win. [42] With the win, the Colts improved to 3–2.

Week 6: at Houston Texans

Week Six: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts2436033
Texans0147728

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

Following three straight wins, the Colts traveled to NRG Stadium for a divisional matchup against the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. The Colts' defense forced a three and out on the first possession of the game. The Colts settled for a 27-yard Adam Vinatieri field goal to give them a 3–0 lead. Following a recovered onside kick by the Colts, the Colts scored in two plays on a Trent Richardson touchdown run. On the Colts' next offensive drive, they scored on a touchdown pass from Andrew Luck to Ahmad Bradshaw, extending their lead to 17–0. A Coby Fleener touchdown pass from Luck capped off the first quarter, with the Colts leading 24–0. After failing to convert a first down the entire first quarter, the Texans moved the chains on their first possession of the second quarter, and following an 11-play drive, scored their first points on a touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Andre Johnson. Houston linebacker Justin Tuggle intercepted Luck on the Colts' next offensive possession, which set up a 3-play, 26-yard drive that ended with an Arian Foster touchdown run, closing Colts' lead to 24–14. The Colts responded with a 15-play drive that ended in a Vinatieri field goal, and extended their lead to 27–14 going into halftime. [43]

The Texans scored the first points on the second half on their offensive possession, scoring on another Foster touchdown run, which cut the Colts lead to one possession. Luck and the Colts responded on their ensuing possession, driving 80 yards and scoring on a 33-yard touchdown pass from Luck to T. Y. Hilton. After a failed two-point conversion attempt, the Colts led 33–21 at the end of the third quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter, Texans' defensive end J. J. Watt forced a fumble that was returned for 45-yards for a touchdown and again closing the Colts' lead to one possession. Fumbles on the two ensuing Texan possessions ensured the Colts' 33–28 win. [43]

Punter Pat McAfee was recognized for his league best 44.8 yard punt average, as well as his third successful onside kick of the season, by being named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. [44] With the win, the Colts improved to 4–2, winning four straight games, as well as their tenth straight win within the division, dating back to the 2012 season. [45]

Week 7: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week Seven: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Bengals00000
Colts3771027

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C), partly sunny (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 66,539
  • Referee: Gene Steratore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator) and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

The Colts franchise reached its 500th win, counting regular season and playoffs.

Colts offense playing against the Bengals. CIN@IND 2014.jpg
Colts offense playing against the Bengals.

Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week Eight: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts31714034
Steelers7287951

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 62,479
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 9: at New York Giants

Week Nine: Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts31321340
Giants0371424

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: November 3
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), mostly clear
  • Game attendance: 77,975
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Jon Gruden (color commentator) and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 11: vs. New England Patriots

Week Eleven: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Patriots77141442
Colts373720

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 66,751
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color commentator) and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 12: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Twelve: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Jaguars30003
Colts3314323

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 64,328
  • Referee: Ed Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) and Chris Simms (color commentator)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 13: vs. Washington Redskins

Week Thirteen: Washington Redskins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Redskins3714327
Colts71421749

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 65,352
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color commentator) and Tony Siragusa (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 14: at Cleveland Browns

Week Fourteen: Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts079925
Browns777324

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

Week 15: vs. Houston Texans

Week Fifteen: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Texans700310
Colts0140317

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 14
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 65,148
  • Referee: Gene Steratore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Rich Gannon (color commentator)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

With the win, the Colts clinched the AFC South title for a second consecutive season while improving to 10–4 and 13–0 against the Texans at home.

Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys

Week Sixteen: Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts00077
Cowboys14147742

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: December 21
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 91,899
  • Referee: Bill Leavy
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 17: at Tennessee Titans

Week Seventeen: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts71001027
Titans073010

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: December 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) and Adam Archuleta (color commentator)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

With the win, the Colts finished the season 11–5 for the third straight year, good enough for the AFC's #4 seed. This would be their 13th straight win over a division rival as they improved to 16–2 against divisional opponents overall under Andrew Luck.

Postseason

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. #5 Cincinnati Bengals

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: (#5) Cincinnati Bengals at (#4) Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period1234Total
Bengals730010
Colts7610326

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

AFC Divisional Playoffs: at #2 Denver Broncos

AFC Divisional Playoffs: (#4) Indianapolis Colts at (#2) Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts0147324
Broncos730313

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: January 11, 2015
  • Game time: 4:40 p.m. EST/2:40 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 76,867
  • Referee: Bill Leavy
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Game book
Game information

AFC Championship: at #1 New England Patriots

AFC Championship: (#4) Indianapolis Colts at (#1) New England Patriots – Game summary
Period1234Total
Colts07007
Patriots14321745

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: January 18, 2015
  • Game time: 6:40 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 51 °F (11 °C), rain
  • Game attendance: 68,756
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Standings

Division

AFC South
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(4) Indianapolis Colts 1150.6886–09–3458369W1
Houston Texans 970.5634–28–4372307W2
Jacksonville Jaguars 3130.1881–52–10249412L1
Tennessee Titans 2140.1251–52–10254438L10

Conference

#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 [lower-alpha 1] New England Patriots East1240.7504–29–3.514.487L1
2 [lower-alpha 1] Denver Broncos West1240.7506–010–2.521.484W1
3 [lower-alpha 2] Pittsburgh Steelers North1150.6884–29–3.451.486W4
4 [lower-alpha 2] Indianapolis Colts South1150.6886–09–3.479.372W1
Wild Cards
5 Cincinnati Bengals North1051.6563–37–5.498.425L1
6 Baltimore Ravens North1060.6253–36–6.475.378W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 [lower-alpha 3] Houston Texans South970.5634–28–4.447.299W2
8 [lower-alpha 3] Kansas City Chiefs West970.5633–37–5.512.500W1
9 [lower-alpha 3] San Diego Chargers West970.5632–46–6.512.403L1
10 [lower-alpha 3] Buffalo Bills East970.5634–25–7.516.486W1
11 Miami Dolphins East880.5003–36–6.512.406L1
12 Cleveland Browns North790.4382–44–8.479.371L5
13 New York Jets East4120.2501–54–8.543.375W1
14 [lower-alpha 4] Jacksonville Jaguars South3130.1881–52–10.514.313L1
15 [lower-alpha 4] Oakland Raiders West3130.1881–52–10.570.542L1
16 Tennessee Titans South2140.1251–52–10.506.375L10
Tiebreakers [lower-alpha 5]
  1. 1 2 New England defeated Denver head-to-head (Week 9, 43–21).
  2. 1 2 Pittsburgh defeated Indianapolis head-to-head (Week 8, 51–34).
  3. 1 2 3 4 Kansas City finished ahead of San Diego in the AFC West based on head-to-head sweep (Week 7, 23–20; Week 17, 19–7).
    Houston finished ahead of Kansas City and Buffalo based on conference record.
    Kansas City finished ahead of Buffalo based on head-to-head victory (Week 10, 17–13).
    San Diego finished ahead of Buffalo based on head-to-head victory (Week 3, 22–10).
  4. 1 2 Jacksonville finished ahead of Oakland based on record vs. common opponents (1–4 to 0–5).
  5. 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.

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