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| 1990 Indianapolis Colts season | |
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| Owner | Robert Irsay |
| President | Jim Irsay |
| Head coach | Ron Meyer |
| Home field | Hoosier Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | P Rohn Stark KR Clarence Verdin |
| AP All-Pros | P Rohn Stark (2nd team) |
The 1990 Indianapolis Colts season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and seventh in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1990 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, and finished third in the AFC East division. Running back Eric Dickerson held out of training camp, during a contract dispute. The Colts suspended Dickerson four games for conduct detrimental to the team. He returned late in the season and rushed for 677 yards.
The Colts were embarrassed at home in week two by the putrid Patriots, losing 16–14 for New England's lone win of 1990.
On December 22, 1990, Monday Night Football was played two days early, on Saturday night. The 6–8 Colts played at home as underdogs against the Washington Redskins. Trailing 14–25 in the 4th quarter, rookie quarterback Jeff George led an improbable and spectacular comeback which included two touchdowns to tie the game with little time left. The Colts then intercepted Mark Rypien and returned the ball for the go-ahead touchdown. The Colts pulled off the upset in dramatic fashion with one of George's most memorable games of his career. He threw three touchdowns and no interceptions.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Jeff George | Quarterback | Illinois |
| 2 | 36 | Anthony Johnson | Running back | Notre Dame |
| 4 | 83 | Stacey Simmons | Wide receiver | Florida |
| 4 | 94 | Bill Schultz | Guard | USC |
| 4 | 103 | Alan Grant | Defensive back | Stanford |
| 4 | 106 | Rick Cunningham | Offensive tackle | Texas A&M |
| 6 | 148 | Tony Walker | Linebacker | Southeast Missouri State |
| 7 | 179 | James Singletary | Linebacker | East Carolina |
| 8 | 206 | Ken Clark | Tight End | Nebraska |
| 8 | 213 | Harvey Wilson | Defensive back | Southern |
| 9 | 232 | Darvell Huffman | Wide receiver | Boston University |
| 11 | 290 | Carnel Smith | Defensive end | Pittsburgh |
| 12 | 311 | Gene Benhart | Quarterback | Western Illinois |
| 12 | 316 | Dean Brown | Guard | Notre Dame |
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| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game Site | Attendance | |
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| 1 | September 9 | at Buffalo Bills | L 10–26 | 0–1 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | 78,899 | |
| 2 | September 16 | New England Patriots | L 14–16 | 0–2 | Hoosier Dome | 49,256 | |
| 3 | September 23 | at Houston Oilers | L 10–24 | 0–3 | Astrodome | 50,093 | |
| 4 | September 30 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 24–23 | 1–3 | Veterans Stadium | 62,067 | |
| 5 | October 7 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 23–19 | 2–3 | Hoosier Dome | 54,950 | |
| 6 | Bye | ||||||
| 7 | October 21 | Denver Broncos | L 17–27 | 2–4 | Hoosier Dome | 59,850 | |
| 8 | October 28 | Miami Dolphins | L 7–27 | 2–5 | Hoosier Dome | 59,213 | |
| 9 | November 5 | New York Giants | L 7–24 | 2–6 | Hoosier Dome | 58,688 | |
| 10 | November 11 | at New England Patriots | W 13–10 | 3–6 | Foxboro Stadium | 28,924 | |
| 11 | November 18 | New York Jets | W 17–14 | 4–6 | Hoosier Dome | 47,283 | |
| 12 | November 25 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 34–20 | 5–6 | Riverfront Stadium | 60,051 | |
| 13 | December 2 | at Phoenix Cardinals | L 17–20 | 5–7 | Sun Devil Stadium | 38,043 | |
| 14 | December 9 | Buffalo Bills | L 7–31 | 5–8 | Hoosier Dome | 53,268 | |
| 15 | December 16 | at New York Jets | W 29–21 | 6–8 | Giants Stadium | 41,423 | |
| 16 | December 22 | Washington Redskins | W 35–28 | 7–8 | Hoosier Dome | 58,173 | |
| 17 | December 30 | at Miami Dolphins | L 17–23 | 7–9 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 59,547 | |
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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
| (1) Buffalo Bills | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 7–1 | 10–2 | 428 | 263 | L1 |
| (4) Miami Dolphins | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 7–1 | 10–2 | 336 | 242 | W1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–5 | 5–7 | 281 | 353 | L1 |
| New York Jets | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–6 | 4–10 | 295 | 345 | W2 |
| New England Patriots | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 1–7 | 1–11 | 181 | 446 | L14 |
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Bills | 3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 26 |
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