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NFL analysts project Indianapolis Colts to finish behind rivals in AFC South

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:54 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

NFL analysts project Indianapolis Colts to finish behind rivals in AFC South

Summary

NFL.com analysts provided division and playoff outlooks for the 2026 season, with the Indianapolis Colts receiving limited support for an AFC South title. Among 19 participants, only one analyst picked the Indianapolis Colts to win the division. The Houston Texans secured 15 of the 19 votes, while the Jacksonville Jaguars received the remaining three., the panel omitted the Indianapolis Colts from their projected AFC wild-card field. Skepticism surrounding the team follows a 2025 campaign where they finished 8-2 before losing seven consecutive games to miss the postseason. Injuries to quarterback Daniel Jones, DeForest Buckner, and Sauce Gardner contributed to the late-season slide. The team aims to shift league perceptions starting in Week 1.

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By the Numbers

•Only one of 19 NFL.com analysts picked the Indianapolis Colts to win the AFC South.
•The Houston Texans received 15 votes to win the division.
•The Indianapolis Colts missed the playoffs in 2025 after losing their final seven games.
•Quarterback Daniel Jones sustained an Achilles injury during the 2025 season.

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2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Colts receive 1 of 19 votes to win AFC South ahead of season opener

What they're saying

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The Indianapolis Colts received just one vote to win the AFC South and were left out of the wild-card picks in NFL.com's 2026 playoff predictions.
— Yahoo Sports

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