Indianapolis Colts Playoff History

Based in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team. The Colts play in the American Football Conference (AFC) South division of the NFL. The franchise was originally called the Baltimore Colts when it was created in Baltimore in 1953. Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted Colts games since the 2008 season. Previously, the team played at the RCA Dome for more than two decades (1984–2007). The NFL Scouting Combine has been hosted by the Colts since 1987.

The Baltimore Colts participated in two Super Bowl games, winning Super Bowl V (1970) over the Dallas Cowboys and losing to the New York Jets in Super Bowl III (1968). Since moving to Indianapolis in 1984, the Colts have made 16 playoff appearances, won two conference titles, and participated in two Super Bowl games: they lost to the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV (2009) and defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI (2006).

Indianapolis Colts Playoff Appearances Year-by-Year

As of December 2024, the Indianapolis Colts had played 48 postseason games and finished 23-25. They've had mixed results in the Wild Card (7-7) and Divisional Rounds (8-11), but they've made it to the Conference Championship eight times, finishing 4-4. In four Super Bowl appearances, they had a 2-2 record.

The Indianapolis Colts playoff appearances year-by-year are as follows:

Year	Round	Opponent	Result	Score
2020	WildCard	Buffalo Bills	Lost	24-27
2018	WildCard	Houston Texans	Won	21-7
2018	Division	Kansas City Chiefs	Lost	13-31
2014	WildCard	Cincinnati Bengals	Won	26-10
2014	Division	Denver Broncos	Won	24-13
2014	ConfChamp	New England Patriots	Lost	7-45
2013	WildCard	Kansas City Chiefs	Won	45-44
2013	Division	New England Patriots	Lost	22-43
2012	WildCard	Baltimore Ravens	Lost	9-24
2010	WildCard	New York Jets	Lost	16-17
2009	Division	Baltimore Ravens	Won	20-3
2009	ConfChamp	New York Jets	Won	30-17
2009	Super Bowl	New Orleans Saints	Lost	17-31
2008	WildCard	San Diego Chargers	Lost (OT)	17-23
2007	Division	San Diego Chargers	Lost	24-28
2006	WildCard	Kansas City Chiefs	Won	23-8
2006	Division	Baltimore Ravens	Won	15-6
2006	ConfChamp	New England Patriots	Won	38-34
2006	Super Bowl	Chicago Bears	Won	29-17
2005	Division	Pittsburgh Steelers	Lost	18-21
2004	WildCard	Denver Broncos	Won	49-24
2004	Division	New England Patriots	Lost	3-20
2003	WildCard	Denver Broncos	Won	41-10
2003	Division	Kansas City Chiefs	Won	38-31
2003	ConfChamp	New England Patriots	Lost	14-24
2002	WildCard	New York Jets	Lost	0-41
2000	WildCard	Miami Dolphins	Lost (OT)	17-23
1999	Division	Tennessee Titans	Lost	16-19
1996	WildCard	Pittsburgh Steelers	Lost	14-42
1995	WildCard	San Diego Chargers	Won	35-20
1995	Division	Kansas City Chiefs	Won	10-7
1995	ConfChamp	Pittsburgh Steelers	Lost	16-20
1987	Division	Cleveland Browns	Lost	21-38
1977	Division	Oakland Raiders	Lost (OT)	31-37
1976	Division	Pittsburgh Steelers	Lost	14-40
1975	Division	Pittsburgh Steelers	Lost	10-28
1971	Division	Cleveland Browns	Won	20-3
1971	ConfChamp	Miami Dolphins	Lost	0-21
1970	Division	Cincinnati Bengals	Won	17-0
1970	ConfChamp	Oakland Raiders	Won	27-17
1970	Super Bowl	Dallas Cowboys	Won	16-13
1968	Division	Minnesota Vikings	Won	24-14
1968	ConfChamp	Cleveland Browns	Won	34-0
1968	Super Bowl	New York Jets	Lost	7-16
1965	Division	Green Bay Packers	Lost (OT)	10-13
1964	Championship	Cleveland Browns	Lost	0-27
1959	Championship	New York Giants	Won	31-16
1958	Championship	New York Giants	Won (OT)	23-17

How many playoff games have the Indianapolis Colts reached with Peyton Manning?

Manning has played a total of 19 playoff games, including two Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton Manning is one of the greatest players to have ever played for the Indianapolis Colts and is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Peyton Manning played from 1998 to 2011 with the Indianapolis Colts and won one Super Bowl title with them. He retired in 2016 after 18 seasons.

How many playoff games has the Indianapolis Colts reached with Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark, and Jeff Saturday?

Peyton Manning (quarterback), Dallas Clark (tight end), and Jeff Saturday (center) played together in the Colts' playoff runs from 2000 to 2011. They played a total of 12 playoff games during that time for the Indianapolis Colts. They led the team to the grand stage of the Super Bowl in 2007 and won against the Chicago Bears.

Indianapolis Colts Playoff Win-Loss Record

Category	Record
All-Time Playoffs	48 Games, 23-25
Wild Card Round	14 Games, 7-7
Divisional Round	19 Games, 8-11
Conference Championship	8 Games, 4-4
Super Bowl	4 Games, 2-2
Championship (pre-1966)	3 Games, 2-1

Indianapolis Colts Conference Championships Record

The Indianapolis Colts conference championship record is as follows:

Year	Round	Opponent	Result	Score
2014	ConfChamp	New England Patriots	Lost	7-45
2009	ConfChamp	New York Jets	Won	30-17
2006	ConfChamp	New England Patriots	Won	38-34
2003	ConfChamp	New England Patriots	Lost	14-24
1995	ConfChamp	Pittsburgh Steelers	Lost	16-20
1971	ConfChamp	Miami Dolphins	Lost	0-21
1970	ConfChamp	Oakland Raiders	Won	27-17
1968	ConfChamp	Cleveland Browns	Won	34-0

Indianapolis Colts Playoff Stats

Total Playoff Games Played: 48

Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 23-25

Total Super Bowls Won: 2 (5 Appearances)

Passing Leader of All-time: Peyton Manning 4,682/7,210, 54,828 yds, 399 TD

Rushing Leader of All-time: Edgerrin James 2,188 att, 9,226 yds, 64 TD

Receiving Leader of All-time: Marvin Harrison 1,102 rec, 14,580 yds, 128 TD

Scoring Leader of All-time: Adam Vinatieri 1,515 points

AV Leader: Peyton Manning, 219 AV

Coach with most wins: Tony Dungy 85-27-0

Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Stats

Total Super Bowl Appearances: 4 (1968, 1970, 2006, 2009)

Super Bowls Won: 2 (1970, 2006)

Super Bowl Winning Season: 1971, 2007

Most Scoring Super Bowl Win: 29-17 win against Chicago Bears in 2007

Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Loss: 7-16 loss to the New York Jets in 1969