The 2025 season is the Indianapolis Colts' 73rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 42nd in Indianapolis, and their 18th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It is also their ninth under the leadership of general managerChris Ballard and their third under head coachShane Steichen. The Colts have at least matched their 8–9 record from last year following a Week 10 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. They’ll look to improve on this record, make the playoffs after a four-year absence, and end their ten-year AFC South title drought. Following the death of owner Jim Irsay on May 21, 2025, this is the first season of ownership split among his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Kalen Jackson, and Casey Foyt.[1][2] On May 27, 2025, the Colts announced that they would add Jim Irsay patches to their uniforms throughout the entire season in his honor.[3] On June 13, 2025, the Colts announced that they would induct Jim Irsay into their Ring of Honor during their 2025 home opener.[4]
Before the season, the Colts brought in veteran quarterback Daniel Jones, who won the starting position over Anthony Richardson, and has largely turned his career around. The Colts won their first season opener since 2013 with a 33–8 blowout win over the Miami Dolphins, ending a streak of 11 consecutive seasons not winning the first game of their season. The Colts were the first team in NFL history to score on their first 10 possessions of the season, and their 103 points through the first three games are the most to start a season since moving to Indianapolis, [5] 2 more than they scored in their first 3 games in 2000. It is, however, 14 less than what they scored in their first 3 games in 1967 when they were based in Baltimore. The team's 8–2 start is their best since they started 10–0 in their 2009 season, when they went on to reach and lose Super Bowl XLIV. However, the team proceeded to lose their next three games after the bye, and Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If the Colts can win one more game, they will improve on their 8–9 record from the previous season. During the season, Jonathan Taylor broke Colts legend Edgerrin James' record for most rushing touchdowns as a Colt with 66; the previous record was 64.
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 6 receptions, 80 yards, TD
With the win, the Colts started 1–0 for the first time since 2013. Quarterback Daniel Jones, in his debut with the Colts, led every single drive to a touchdown or field goal, the first time this has happened in the NFL since 1978.[8]
Week 2: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 2: Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
On the game's final play, kicker Spencer Shrader missed a 60-yard field goal with no time left. However, a 15-yard leverage penalty on Broncos' Dondrea Tillman moved the ball closer, and Shrader converted the ensuing 45-yard attempt.[9] The Colts improved to 2–0 for the first time since 2009. They also became the first team in the Super Bowl era to not punt once in the first two weeks.[10]
Week 3: at Tennessee Titans
Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans– Game summary
On the Colts' third drive of the game, they punted for the first time in the 2025 season, ending a streak of 20 consecutive drives without a punt. It was their only punt of the game, marking just one punt over the team's first three games of the season. This is the fewest punts by any team through the first three games of an NFL season since at least 1940.[11] With the win (their fifth straight over the Titans), the Colts improve to 3–0.
Week 4: at Los Angeles Rams
Week 4: Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams– Game summary
In the second half, WR Adonai Mitchell had what would have been a 76-yard touchdown, but he fumbled the ball before he crossed the goal line, which was one of 3 Colts turnovers during the game. He also had a holding penalty which prevented a 54-yard go-ahead touchdown run by Jonathan Taylor, which forced the Colts to punt and allowed the Rams to score a game-winning 88-yard touchdown with under two minutes left in the game. With their first loss of the season, the Colts fall to 3–1.
Week 5: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
The Raiders scored first and held a 3–0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the remainder of the game was dominated by Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Raiders in a blowout, winning by a 34-point margin. Running back Jonathan Taylor had a standout performance, recording three rushing touchdowns. The 34-point victory marked the Colts’ largest margin of victory since a 37–3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013.[13] Additionally, the Colts' offensive line did not allow a single sack, ending the Raiders' league-longest active streak of games with at least one sack.[14] Indianapolis headed back to their winning ways, improving to 4–1 to start the year for the first time since 2013.[13]
Following the game, it was revealed that kicker Spencer Shrader had suffered multiple torn ligaments and would miss the remainder of the season.[15]
Week 6: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 6: Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
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2
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Total
Cardinals
7
3
14
3
27
Colts
7
7
3
14
31
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: October 12
Game time: 1:00p.m. EDT
Game weather: Sunny, 57°F (14°C) (retractable roof open)
With their first win over the Chargers since the 2016 season, the Colts improved to 6–1. They also recorded their first road win in Los Angeles since 1986, when they defeated the then–Los Angeles Raiders.[16]
Week 8: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 8: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 8 receptions, 95 yards, TD
Jonathan Taylor once again dominated the Titans, rushing for 153 yards on 12 carries and scoring three touchdowns. With that performance, Taylor became the first player in NFL history to record three touchdowns in three consecutive games against the same opponent.[17]
With the win, the Colts improved to 7–1. It marked the team’s sixth straight win over Tennessee, as well as their third consecutive season sweep.
Week 9: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 9: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers– Game summary
The Colts' top-ranked offense struggled against the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense. Pittsburgh forced six turnovers and sacked Daniel Jones five times. The Colts’ 20 points tied a season low, and Jonathan Taylor was held to a season-low 45 yards on 14 carries.[18] With the upset loss, the Colts dropped to 7–2 and extended their losing streak in Pittsburgh to five games. They once again failed to win in Pittsburgh, not having done so since 2008.
The Colts participated in the first NFL regular-season game held in Berlin, Germany.[19] Jonathan Taylor delivered another standout performance, recording 244 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including an 83-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the NFL season, and an 8-yard rushing touchdown in overtime that secured the victory for the Colts. With the overtime win, the Colts matched their 2024 win total and moved into a tie with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots for the best record in the NFL at 8–2.[20]
Taylor’s 83-yard touchdown run moved him past Hall of Famer Edgerrin James for the most rushing touchdowns (65) in Colts franchise history.[21]
Week 12: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 12: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs– Game summary
The Colts' rushing attack was limited, as Jonathan Taylor was held to 58 yards on 16 carries. Although the Colts led 20–9 entering the fourth quarter, the Chiefs rallied. Kansas City's defense forced the Colts to go three-and-out on each of their final four possessions, and the Chiefs eventually kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime. Kansas City defeated the Colts at Arrowhead Stadium in the regular season for the first time since 2004. Additionally, Patrick Mahomes recorded his first career win against the Colts after previously going 0–2.[22] With their first loss to Kansas City since 2018, the Colts fell to 8-3 and finished 3-1 against the AFC West
Week 13: vs. Houston Texans
Week 13: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
Near the end of the first quarter, Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles injury that forced him out for the remainder of the game. Without Jones, the Colts struggled yet again against the Jaguars, losing their third straight game. The loss dropped their record to 8-5 overall, 2-3 in the AFC South, and extended their losing streak in Jacksonville to 11 games.[24]
The next day, it was revealed that Jones had torn his right Achilles tendon and would miss the remainder of the season.[25]
Week 15: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks– Game summary
With Daniel Jones out for the season and backup quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard injured, the Colts announced that 44-year-old Philip Rivers, who had not played in the NFL since the 2020 season and had signed with the practice squad earlier in the week, would start against the Seahawks.[26]
Although the Colts kept the game much closer than expected, allowing no touchdowns by the Seahawks, they ultimately lost as Seattle kicker Jason Myers converted six field goals, including a game-winning 56-yard field goal with 29 seconds remaining, and Seahawks safety Coby Bryant intercepted a pass from Rivers on the ensuing drive to seal Seattle’s victory.[27] Rivers finished 18-of-27 for 120 yards and one touchdown, his first since the Colts’ Wild Card playoff game against the Bills.[28]
Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 16: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
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