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Indianapolis Colts Playoff Chances 2026
2-2 · 2nd in AFC South
The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) sit 2nd in the AFC South, one game behind the Jacksonville Jaguars and have a 38% chance to make the playoffs. They have beaten the Texans and the Commanders, and have 13 games left.
Updated Sat Oct 10 · 4:48 AM ET · 20,000 simulated seasons · How it works
Make playoffs
38%
Win AFC South
18%
Projected wins
8.4
of 17 games
What this week is worth
Week 5 at Steelers
- With a win
- 54%
- With a loss
- 25%
- Swing
- 29 pts
Final win total
1%3
3%4
7%5
11%6
14%7
16%8
16%9
14%10
10%11
6%12
3%13
1%14
Most likely: 8 wins (16%)
Playoff seed
- Seed 12%
- Seed 23%
- Seed 35%
- Seed 48%
- Seed 55%
- Seed 67%
- Seed 78%
- Miss playoffs63%
Division: Alive · Playoffs: Alive · Magic numbers
AFC South race
| Pos | Team | W-L-T | GB | DIV | CONF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jacksonville Jaguars | 3-1 | — | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| 2 | Indianapolis Colts | 2-2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-2 |
| 3 |  Tennessee Titans | 0-4 | 3 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 4 |  Houston Texans | 0-4 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-3 |
Teams with identical win percentages share a position.
Head-to-head vs division rivals
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Upcoming · Away · Week 8 · Sun, Nov 1
- Upcoming · Home · Week 18 · Sun, Jan 10
Tennessee Titans
- Upcoming · Home · Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18
- Upcoming · Away · Week 15 · Sun, Dec 20
Houston Texans
- W 19–17 · Home · Sun, Sep 27
- Upcoming · Away · Week 11 · Thu, Nov 19
Results so far
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsBaltimore Ravens | Home | L 23–41 |
| 2 | @Kansas City Chiefs | Away | L 30–33 |
| 3 | vsHouston Texans | Home | W 19–17 |
| 4 | vsWashington Commanders | Neutral · Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | W 30–13 |
Remaining schedule
Remaining strength of schedule: .453 combined opponent win percentage — 30th toughest of 32.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Site | Opp record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | @Pittsburgh Steelers | Away | 2-2 |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vsTennessee Titans | Home | 0-4 |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | @Minnesota Vikings | Away | 4-0 |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | @Jacksonville Jaguars | Away | 3-1 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vsDallas Cowboys | Home | 2-3 |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vsMiami Dolphins | Home | 0-4 |
| 11 | Thu, Nov 19 | @Houston Texans | Away | 0-4 |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vsNew York Giants | Home | 3-1 |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | @Philadelphia Eagles | Away | 2-2 |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @Tennessee Titans | Away | 0-4 |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vsCincinnati Bengals | Home | 2-2 |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | @Cleveland Browns | Away | 3-1 |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vsJacksonville Jaguars | Home | 3-1 |
FAQ
- What are the Indianapolis Colts' chances of making the playoffs?
- The Colts have a 38% chance to make the 2026 playoffs and an 18% chance to win the AFC South, based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season.
- What is the Colts' record in 2026?
- The Indianapolis Colts are 2-2 (1-0 in division games, 1-2 in conference games), 2nd in AFC South.
- Who do the Colts play next?
- The Colts play on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) in Week 5 on Sun, Oct 11.
- How many games do the Colts have left?
- The Colts have 13 regular-season games left after playing 4.
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Updated OCT 9 · 11:02 PM ET