1995 Indianapolis Colts season

43rd season in franchise history

The 1995 Indianapolis Colts season was the 43rd season for the team in the National Football League and 12th in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1995 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, and finished tied for second in the AFC East division with the Miami Dolphins. However, the Colts finished ahead of Miami based on head-to-head sweep (2–0).

The Colts' 9–7 record was good enough to get them into the playoffs for the first time since 1987, largely due to the insertion of Jim Harbaugh into the starting quarterback role. They defeated the defending conference champion San Diego Chargers in their first playoff game (their first playoff win since 1971, when the team was still located in Baltimore), then upset the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Playoffs. The Colts would fall short in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in a game that came down to the final play.

Offseason

1995 Expansion Draft

Indianapolis Colts selected during the Expansion Draft
Round Overall Name Position Expansion Team
13 26 Dewell Brewer Running Back Carolina Panthers
27 54 Paul Butcher Linebacker Carolina Panthers

NFL draft

1995 Indianapolis Colts draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 12 Ellis Johnson  Defensive tackle Florida
2 48 Ken Dilger *  Tight end Illinois
3 79 Zack Crockett  Fullback Florida State
4 114 Ray McElroy  Cornerback Eastern Illinois
5 149 Derek West  Tackle Colorado
6 187 Brian Gelzheiser  Linebacker Penn State
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

1995 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Ben Bronson Wide receiver Baylor
Conrad Clarks Defensive back Northeast Louisiana
Steve Morrison Linebacker Michigan
Marcus Pollard Tight end Bradley

Transactions

  • July 29: The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Wendell Davis[1]

Personnel

Staff

1995 Indianapolis Colts staff

Front office

  • President/treasurer – Robert Irsay
  • Vice president/general manager – Jim Irsay
  • Vice president/director of football operations – Bill Tobin
  • Assistant general manager – Bob Terpening
  • Director of pro player personnel – Clyde Powers
  • Director of college player personnel – George Boone

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning – Tom Zupancic

Roster

1995 Indianapolis Colts final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 active, 4 inactive, 1 practice squad

Pre season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Time TV Result Record Venue Attendance Recap
1 August 4 Cincinnati Bengals 7:30 p.m. EST WTTV L 21–34 0–1 RCA Dome 39,946
2 August 12 at Seattle Seahawks 9:00 p.m. EST WTTV W 20–17 1–1 Kingdome 38,006
3 August 19 at Green Bay Packers 12 Noon EST WTTV W 20–17 (OT) 2–1 Lambeau Field 55,624
4 August 24 Chicago Bears W 29–7 3–1 RCA Dome 45,626

Preseason Game summaries

Week P1 (Friday, August 4, 1995): vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Preseason Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bengals 7 10 10734
Colts 3 8 01021

at Hoosier Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: August 4, 1995
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 39,946
  • TV: WTTV
Team Category Player Statistics
CIN Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP CIN IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 34 21
Bengals Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week P2 (Saturday, August 12, 1995): at Seattle Seahawks

Preseason Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts 3 0 71020
Seahawks 0 0 31417

at Kingdome • Seattle, Washington

  • Date: August 12, 1995
  • Game time: 9:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 38,006
  • TV: WTTV
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
SEA Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND SEA
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 20 17
Colts Game Statistics Seahawks
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week P3 (Saturday, August 19, 1995): at Green Bay Packers

Preseason Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Colts 6 0 38320
Packers 0 17 00017

at Lambeau Field • Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: August 19, 1995
  • Game time: 12 Noon EST
  • Game attendance: 55,624
  • TV: WTTV
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
GB Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND GB
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 20 17
Colts Game Statistics Packers
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week P4 (Thursday, August 24, 1995): vs. Chicago Bears

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game Site Attendance Recap
1 September 3 Cincinnati Bengals L 21–24 (OT) 0–1 RCA Dome 42,445 Recap
2 September 10 at New York Jets W 27–24 (OT) 1–1 Giants Stadium 65,134 Recap
3 September 17 at Buffalo Bills L 14–20 1–2 Rich Stadium 62,499 Recap
4 Bye
5 October 1 St. Louis Rams W 21–18 2–2 RCA Dome 58,616 Recap
6 October 8 at Miami Dolphins W 27–24 (OT) 3–2 Joe Robbie Stadium 68,471 Recap
7 October 15 San Francisco 49ers W 18–17 4–2 RCA Dome 60,273 Recap
8 October 22 at Oakland Raiders L 17–30 4–3 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum 53,543 Recap
9 October 29 New York Jets W 17–10 5–3 RCA Dome 49,250 Recap
10 November 5 Buffalo Bills L 10–16 5–4 RCA Dome 59,612 Recap
11 November 12 at New Orleans Saints L 14–17 5–5 Louisiana Superdome 44,122 Recap
12 November 19 at New England Patriots W 24–10 6–5 Foxboro Stadium 59,544 Recap
13 November 26 Miami Dolphins W 36–28 7–5 RCA Dome 60,414 Recap
14 December 3 at Carolina Panthers L 10–13 7–6 Memorial Stadium 49,841 Recap
15 December 10 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 41–31 8–6 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium 66,099 Recap
16 December 17 San Diego Chargers L 24–27 8–7 RCA Dome 55,318 Recap
17 December 23 New England Patriots W 10–7 9–7 RCA Dome 54,685 Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1 (Sunday, September 3, 1995): vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Bengals (1–0) 3 10 80324
Colts (0–1) 7 3 011021

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Team Category Player Statistics
CIN Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP CIN IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 21
Bengals Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 2 at Jets

Week Two: Indianapolis Colts (0–1) at New York Jets (0–1)
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Colts 0 3 714327
Jets 14 3 70024

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: September 10, 1995
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,134
  • Referee: Larry Nemmers
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond and Bob Trumpy
  • Box Score, Box Score
Game information

First quarter

  • NYJ – Charles Wilson 5-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Nick Lowery kick), 5:52. Jets 7–0. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 9:08.
  • NYJ – Otis Wilson 49-yard interception return (Nick Lowery kick), 3:51. Jets 14–0.

Second quarter

  • NYJ – Nick Lowery 28-yard field goal, 11:41. Jets 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards.
  • IND – Mike Cofer 20-yard field goal, 0:27. Jets 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards.

Third quarter

  • NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 5-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Nick Lowery kick), 13:14. Jets 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards.
  • IND – Tony Bennett 32-yard fumble return (Mike Cofer kick), 2:11. Jets 24–10.

Fourth quarter

  • IND – Sean Dawkins 15-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Mike Cofer kick), 8:46. Jets 24–17. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards.
  • IND – Marshall Faulk 14-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Mike Cofer kick), 2:38. Tie 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards.

Overtime

  • IND – Mike Cofer 52-yard field goal, 10:33. Colts 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
  • IND – Sean Dawkins – 5 receptions, 60 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Adrian Murrell – 4 receptions, 68 yards

Week 3 (Sunday, September 17, 1995): at Buffalo Bills

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Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (1–2) 7 7 0014
Bills (2–1) 7 7 3320

at Rich Stadium • Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: September 17, 1995
  • Game time: 12 Noon EST
  • Game attendance: 62,499
  • Referee: Bernie Kukar
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BUF Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND BUF
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 14 20
Colts Game Statistics Bills
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 4: BYE WEEK

Week 5 (Sunday, October 1, 1995): vs. St. Louis Rams

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Week 5: St. Louis Rams at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Rams (4–1) 7 3 0818
Colts (2–2) 7 7 7021

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 1, 1995
  • Game time: 12 Noon EST
  • Game attendance: 58,616
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (FOX): Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Jerry Glanville (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
STL Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP STL IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 18 21
Rams Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 6 (Sunday, October 8, 1995): at Miami Dolphins

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Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Colts (3–2) 0 3 714327
Dolphins (4–1) 14 10 00024

at Joe Robbie Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: October 8, 1995
  • Game time: 3:01 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 68,471
  • Referee: Tom White
  • TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
MIA Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND MIA
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 27 24
Colts Game Statistics Dolphins
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 7 (Sunday, October 15, 1995): vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Week 7: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
49ers (4–2) 0 7 7317
Colts (4–2) 3 3 9318

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 15, 1995
  • Game time: 12 Noon EST
  • Game attendance: 60,273
  • Referee: Gary Lane
  • TV announcers (FOX): Dick Stockton (play-by-play) and Matt Millen (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
SF Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP SF IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 18
49ers Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 8 (Sunday, October 22, 1995): at Oakland Raiders

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Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (4–3) 3 7 7017
Raiders (6–2) 7 3 17330

at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum • Oakland, California

Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
OAK Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND OAK
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 30
Colts Game Statistics Raiders
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 9 (Sunday, October 29, 1995): vs. New York Jets

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Week 9: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets (2–7) 3 0 0710
Colts (5–3) 3 14 0017

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Team Category Player Statistics
NYJ Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP NYJ IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 17
Jets Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 10 (Sunday, November 5, 1995): at Buffalo Bills

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Week 10: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills (6–3) 10 6 0016
Colts (5–4) 7 0 3010

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 5, 1995
  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 59,612
  • Referee: Larry Nemmers
  • TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
BUF Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP BUF IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 16 10
Bills Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 11 (Sunday, November 12, 1995): at New Orleans Saints

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Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (5–5) 0 7 0714
Saints (4–6) 0 7 7317

at Louisiana Superdome • New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: November 12, 1995
  • Game attendance: 44,122
  • Referee: Dick Hantak
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
NO Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND NO
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 14 17
Colts Game Statistics Saints
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 12 (Sunday, November 19, 1995): at New England Patriots

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Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (6–5) 0 17 0724
Patriots (4–7) 3 0 7010

at Foxboro Stadium • Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: November 19, 1995
  • Game attendance: 59,544
  • Referee: Ron Blum
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
NE Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND NE
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 10
Colts Game Statistics Patriots
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 13 (Sunday, November 26, 1995): vs. Miami Dolphins

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Week 13: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Dolphins (6–6) 0 6 81428
Colts (7–5) 14 10 21036

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 26, 1995
  • Game time: 1:01 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 60,414
  • Referee: Bob McElwee
  • TV announcers (NBC): Jim Lampley (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
MIA Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP MIA IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 28 36
Dolphins Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 14 (Sunday, December 3, 1995): at Carolina Panthers

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Week 14: Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (7–6) 10 0 0010
Panthers (6–7) 0 10 0313

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: December 3, 1995
  • Game attendance: 49,841
  • Referee: Ed Hochuli
  • TV announcers (NBC): Jim Lampley (play-by-play) and Bob Golic (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
CAR Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND CAR
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 13
Colts Game Statistics Panthers
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 15 (Sunday, December 10, 1995): at Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (8–6) 14 10 31441
Jaguars (3–11) 0 7 32131

at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium • Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: December 10, 1995
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 66,099
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (NBC): Jim Donovan (play-by-play) and John Dockery (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
JAX Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND JAX
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 41 31
Colts Game Statistics Jaguars
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 16 (Sunday, December 17, 1995): vs. San Diego Chargers

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Week 16: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chargers (8–7) 7 0 71327
Colts (8–7) 3 7 01424

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 17, 1995
  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 55,318
  • Referee: Gary Lane
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
SD Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP SD IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 27 24
Chargers Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Week 17 (Saturday, December 23, 1995): vs. New England Patriots

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Week 17: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Patriots (6–10) 0 7 007
Colts (9–7) 0 0 7310

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 23, 1995
  • Game time: 8:01 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 54,685
  • Referee: Howard Roe
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Joe Theismann (color commentator) and Mark Malone (sideline reporter)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
NE Passing
Rushing
Receiving
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP NE IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 7 10
Patriots Game Statistics Colts
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Standings

AFC East
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 W L T PCT PF PA STK
(3) Buffalo Bills 10 6 0 .625 350 335 L1
(5) Indianapolis Colts 9 7 0 .563 331 316 W1
(6) Miami Dolphins 9 7 0 .563 398 332 W1
New England Patriots 6 10 0 .375 294 377 L2
New York Jets 3 13 0 .188 233 384 L4

Playoffs

The team received Wild-Card playoff berth for the playoffs and traveled to San Diego to play the Chargers. They went on to beat the Chargers, their 1st playoff win in 24 years and 1st in Indianapolis. They also won their Divisional Round game against the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs but would fall short in the AFC Championship game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. This game indirectly led to the adoption of instant replay.

Playoff Round Date Opponent (seed) Time TV Result Record Game Site Attendance Recap
Wild Card December 31, 1995 at San Diego Chargers (4) 4:00 p.m. EST NBC W 35–20 1–0 Jack Murphy Stadium
61,182
 Recap
Divisional January 7, 1996 at Kansas City Chiefs (1) 4:00 p.m. EST NBC W 10–7 2–0 Arrowhead Stadium
77,594
 Recap
Conference Championship January 14, 1996 at Pittsburgh Steelers (2) 12:30 p.m. EST NBC L 16–20 2–1 Three Rivers Stadium
61,062
 Recap

Playoff Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs (Sunday, December 31, 1995): at (A4) San Diego Chargers

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AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (10–7) 0 14 71435
Chargers (9–8) 3 7 7320

at Jack Murphy Stadium • San Diego, California

  • Date: December 31, 1995
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 61,182
  • Referee: Gary Lane
  • TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
  • Pro-Football-Reference.com
Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
SD Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND SD
1 9:28 9 30 3:25 Chargers 54-yard field goal by Carney 0 3
2 14:03 8 27 3:45 Colts Dilger 2-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 7 3
2 5:48 18 68 8:15 Chargers Pupunu 6-yard touchdown reception from Humphries, Carney kick good 7 10
2 1:27 8 80 4:01 Colts Crockett 33-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good 14 10
3 10:40 7 81 3:39 Chargers Jefferson 11-yard touchdown reception from Humphries, Carney kick good 14 17
3 0:41 7 81 3:39 Colts Dawkins 42-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 21 17
4 11:53 8 55 3:48 Chargers 30-yard field goal by Carney 21 20
4 11:28 1 66 0:25 Colts Crockett 66-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good 28 20
4 6:55 6 23 3:31 Colts Harbaugh 3-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good 35 20
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 35 20
Colts Game Statistics Chargers
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

AFC Divisional Playoffs (Sunday, January 7, 1996): at (A1) Kansas City Chiefs

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AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (11–7) 0 7 3010
Chiefs (13–4) 7 0 007

at Arrowhead Stadium • Kansas City, Missouri

Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
KC Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND KC
1 0:29 5 62 2:28 Chiefs Dawson 6-yard touchdown reception from Bono, Elliott kick good 0 7
2 5:49 18 77 8:40 Colts Turner 5-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 7 7
3 2:48 9 35 4:34 Colts 30-yard field goal by Blanchard 10 7
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 7
Colts Game Statistics Chiefs
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

AFC Championship Game (Sunday, January 14, 1996): at (A2) Pittsburgh Steelers

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AFC Championship Game: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts (11–8) 3 3 3716
Steelers (13–5) 3 7 3720

at Three Rivers Stadium • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Team Category Player Statistics
IND Passing
Rushing
Receiving
PIT Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP IND PIT
1 12:17 4 7 1:58 Colts 34-yard field goal by Blanchard 3 0
1 1:50 11 40 5:53 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Johnson 3 3
2 12:08 10 61 4:42 Colts 36-yard field goal by Blanchard 6 3
2 0:13 17 80 7:27 Steelers Stewart 5-yard touchdown reception from O'Donnell, Johnson kick good 6 10
3 9:57 10 61 5:03 Colts 37-yard field goal by Blanchard 9 10
3 0:43 7 44 3:17 Steelers 36-yard field goal by Johnson 9 13
4 8:46 4 70 2:11 Colts Turner 47-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 16 13
4 1:34 8 67 1:29 Steelers Morris 1-yard touchdown run, Johnson kick good 16 20
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 16 20
Colts Game Statistics Steelers
First downs
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passes
Sacked–yards
Net passing yards
Total yards
Return yards
Punts
Fumbles–lost
Penalties–yards
Time of possession

Awards and records

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