When it’s all said and done, what record will the Indianapolis Colts finish with? The team is currently 8-3 with six games remaining on the schedule. Will they reach double-digit wins for the first time since 2020? Could they lose out?
Lee Vowell of Horseshoe Heroes believes the Colts could end up with just eight or nine wins:
“Now, after losing to the Chiefs, Indianapolis is 8-3, and just one game better than the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South and two better than the Houston Texans. The Colts still have to play both teams twice. Add to that the team also faces the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, and the Colts could finish 9-8 or 8-9 again.”
The Colts are coming off a tough matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, losing 23-20 in overtime. And their remaining schedule isn’t easy, either.
“Colts Could Finish 9-8 or 8-9 Again”: Analyst Predicts Team’s Final Record
Texans and Jaguars
In Week 13, the Colts will face their AFC South rival, the Houston Texans, for the first time this season. Houston, which won the division the last two years, got off to a lousy 0-3 start. However, they are now over .500 with a 6-5 record.
The Texans have won their last three games, including a huge Thursday Night win over the Buffalo Bills. The winning streak is quite impressive, especially since they’ve accomplished it without their franchise quarterback, C.J. Stroud.
In the game against Buffalo, the Texans’ defense sacked Josh Allen a ridiculous eight times. Indianapolis plays the Texans twice so it could be a rough two games for Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.
Speaking of playing AFC South teams twice, Indianapolis also has a pair of matchups with the Jacksonville Jaguars. For some reason, the Colts always struggle against the Jaguars. They haven’t won in Jacksonville since 2014. Yeah, that was a long time ago.
It wouldn’t be surprising at all if the Colts lose both matchups this year. The Jags just have their number.
Seahawks and 49ers
The Colts hit the road in Week 15 and take on the Seattle Seahawks. This will be a quarterback battle of former teammates. Jones and Sam Darnold were both members of the Minnesota Vikings last season.
This will also be a battle of Offensive Player of the Year candidates: Indy’s Jonathan Taylor and Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks are a balanced team and a legitimate NFC contender. This should be a fun game to watch.
In Week 16, Indianapolis will host the San Francisco 49ers for Monday Night Football. Nobody predicted the Colts would start 8-3. That’s why this is the team’s only scheduled primetime game of the year.
Due to injury, star quarterback Brock Purdy has only played four games this season. Yet, the 49ers are still having a great year, sitting at 8-4. Purdy has played in San Francisco’s last two games and should be ready to go against the Colts. The 49ers are always a tough competitor.
Look for the Colts to finish 11-6 with home wins over the Texans, Jaguars, and 49ers as well as road losses to Houston, Jacksonville, and Seattle.
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