Paul Bretl
May 16, 2024 12:41 pm ET
The Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 schedule is set, so let’s predict how the season is going to unfold.
Like every team, the Colts have some unknowns, particularly in the secondary, but the recipe for a successful season is absolutely there.
After narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season while not having Anthony Richardson, the Colts now enter Year 2 of the Shane Steichen era, a time when we often see teams make big jumps under their new offensive or defensive coach.
Led by the defensive front, the Colts should have one of the more disruptive front sevens in football. On offense they return their entire starting offensive line unit that was top 10 in both pressure rate and yards per rush, while Richardson has playmakers around him in Jonathan Taylor, Adonai Mitchell, and Michael Pittman.
“When you have your system in place, it helps big time, especially with the players understanding the verbiage and terminology,” Head coach Shane Steichen said. “But really trying to stay on the cutting edge of things because this league is always changing. So if we can do that and build on what we did last year, I’ll be excited for the 2024 season.”
Here is a game-by-game prediction for the Colts’ upcoming season:
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Week 1: vs. Texans – Win (1-0)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 06: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Week 2: at Packers – Loss (1-1)
Nov 22, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs the ball while Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith (91) defends in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Week 3: vs. Bears – Win (2-1)
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) signals for a first down after making a reception against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 17-9, to clinch an NFC playoff berth.
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Week 4: vs. Steelers – Win (3-1)
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Week 5: at Jaguars - Loss (3-2)
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Week 6: at Titans - Win (4-2)
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Week 7: vs. Dolphins - Loss (4-3)
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Week 8: at Texans - Loss (4-4)
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Week 9: at Vikings - Win (5-4)
Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Week 10: vs. Bills - Loss (5-5)
Nov 21, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball as Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) defends during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Week 11: at Jets - Win (6-5)
Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Week 12: vs. Lions - Loss (6-6)
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Week 13: at Patriots - Win (7-6)
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New England Patriots as the No. 3 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Week 14: Bye Week
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Week 15: at Broncos - Win (8-6)
Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Week 16: vs. Titans - Win (9-6)
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Week 17: at Giants - Win (10-6)
Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Week 18: vs. Jaguars - Win (11-6)
Oct 9, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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