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American Football Conference · AFC South
The Indianapolis Colts were founded in 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland, and now play their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The franchise is owned by Carlie Irsay-Gordon, with Chris Ballard serving as general manager and Shane Steichen as head coach. The Colts reached the Super Bowl following a 14–2 campaign in 2009 and have made the playoffs several times since, including postseason appearances in 2010, 2018, and 2020. Recent seasons have been less consistent, with records hovering around .500—the club went 9–8 in 2023 and 8–9 in both 2024 and 2025. The current roster features Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, and newcomers including Sauce Gardner, Keenan Allen, and Tyler Warren.
The 200 most recent checkable claims, from 80 pundits · 161 settled, averaging 52 out of 100.
The seasons we hold results for, 2009 to 2026.
| Season | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0–1 | — |
| 2025 | 8–9 | — |
| 2024 | 8–9 | — |
| 2023 | 9–8 | — |
| 2022 | 4–12–1 | — |
| 2021 | 9–8 | — |
| 2020 | 11–5 | Made the playoffs |
| 2019 | 7–9 | — |
| 2018 | 10–6 | Made the playoffs |
| 2017 | 4–12 | — |
| 2016 |
Each pundit’s standing lean on Indianapolis Colts, measured against every other pundit who made a comparable call — same kind of claim, same season. +100 would mean the most bullish voice in every room; −100 the most bearish. At least two articles per pundit before a lean is shown, and the accuracy is how that pundit’s settled calls about this team have graded out.
more bullish than 99% of the room, across 6 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bullish than 96% of the room, across articles · 0.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
Page 3 of 5 — unsettled claims first, then the settled ones, newest first.
“they're absolutely gonna win this division ... I still think they're the best team in the AFC South for sure.”
| 8–8 |
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| 2015 | 8–8 | — |
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| 2010 | 10–6 | Made the playoffs |
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| 2009 | 14–2 | Reached the Super Bowl |
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more bullish than 86% of the room, across 2 articles · 55.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
more bearish than 96% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bearish than 94% of the room, across 3 articles · 86.0 accuracy on this team (3 settled)
more bearish than 80% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
“And then the AFC South, I mean, Jacksonville... I don't think they're they're gonna catch Indianapolis.”
“We're teasing Indy down to six points Titans... and Andy takes care of the trash team, so I think we should be good there.”
“I just think the Cults role... It's just really hard to imagine a scenario where Tennessee can really keep it close.”
“I'll I'll say, that that this is not an overreaction because I think it's the Colts.”
“either the Colts or the pats are gonna be the one seed in the AFC”
“I think they're going to run away now with this division”
“and then continues on and wins this division, which it sure looks like they are in a pole position to do”
“I don't think Tennessee is explosive enough offensively... And I don't I don't see Tennessee being able to do that. And so I do believe that, the train can roll on for for Indianapolis.”
“Jones plays at this B to B plus level. They're gonna win this division.”
“and now the Colts are the AFC South front runners. Danny Dimes.”
“I think Daniel Jones has an opportunity to win the division with Indianapolis Colts there.”
“AFC South: Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars”
“Ultimately, I believe that Daniel Jones will be the quarterback of the Colts.”
“Anthony Richardson knows he has no path to be the starter in Indianapolis again... Everything is tracking toward Daniel Jones being ready for week one.”
“So at the end, I'm picking Daniel Jones.”
“I bet the Joe Flacco retirement tour continues and runs it back in Indy for a couple games... So I'm gonna go with Joe Flacco for week one.”
“Do you think the Colts beat the Seahawks if they face each other? I do. That's the number one offense in the NFL.”
“through the first ten weeks, I I I I gotta go with Jonathan Taylor as the MVP of this league”
“Jonathan Taylor, best running back gets offensive player of the year”
“clearly, they they have to think Daniel Jones is their quarterback moving forward... It is Daniel Jones.”
“I think they win in Berlin. They're eight and two going into the buy”
“I think Colts, Patriots, Broncos make it.”
“Jonathan Taylor is the MVP of the NFL through eight weeks.”
“Normally, that's a an offensive player of the year award for a running back because that's the MVP award for a running back... He's running away with that.”
“a running back is gonna be in the top three of MVP voting, if not top two. Mhmm. Jonathan Taylor is that guy.”
“Jonathan Taylor looks like offensive player of the year, best running back in the league.”
“Jonathan Taylor looks like offensive player of the year, best running back in the league.”
“And the Indianapolis Colts next have the Arizona Cardinals, which means the Colts will win, on a field goal with no time left.”
“Colts are no joke, man. They're a playoff team.”
“Danny Diamonds, Indiana Jones. He's gonna be an MVP finalist.”
“Jonathan Taylor is, you know, on a pace to potentially win the rushing title this year.”
“Bro, they they are a playoff team. ... And Jonathan Taylor, best running back in the NFL and the Colts are playoff team is not an overreaction.”
“And Jonathan Taylor, best running back in the NFL and the Colts are playoff team is not an overreaction. I have bought one.”
“Jonathan Taylor is the best running back in the NFL. Colts are a playoff team.”
“Jonathan Taylor is the best running back in the NFL.”
“yeah, Daniel Jones, if I just had to rank them from top to bottom on their play, it might be number one for me.”
“You don't think it's gonna end up being Anthony Richardson? No. I still think it'll be Daniel Jones because you can always go to Richardson second.”
“So ever I I'm just assuming Daniel Jones is gonna get the gig.”
“And I do think Daniel Jones gets the start because guess what? I think he's gonna beat out Anthony Richardson.”