Indianapolis Colts make playoff run in 2026 NFL season simulation

The Indianapolis Colts secured a wildcard playoff spot in a recent simulation of the 2026 NFL season conducted by ESPN's Football Power Index. The team finished the regular season with a 9-8 record after winning a Week 18 contest against a Jacksonville Jaguars squad that rested its starting players. During the postseason, the Colts defeated the Jaguars in the AFC Wildcard round but were eliminated in the following divisional round. The simulation resulted in a 55-23 loss for the team against the Buffalo Bills. Seth Walder noted the result marks a reversal for the franchise, which finished the 2025 season on a seven-game losing streak. The roster features Daniel Jones at quarterback alongside a defensive front anchored by DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and Laiatu Latu.

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