1995 Indianapolis Colts season
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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. It was only the second playoff appearance for the franchise since it moved from Baltimore in 1984, and was its first playoff appearance in a non-strike year since 1977. 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.
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Offseason
Expansion draft
| style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle" | Round | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle" | Overall | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle" | Name | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle" | Position | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle" | Expansion team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 26 | Dewell Brewer | Running Back | Carolina Panthers |
| 27 | 54 | Paul Butcher | Linebacker | Carolina Panthers |
NFL draft
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Undrafted free agents
| 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
Roster
Preseason
Schedule
| style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Week | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Date | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Opponent | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Result | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Record | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Venue | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Attendance | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Recap |
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| 1 | Template:Dow tooltip | Cincinnati Bengals | L 21–34 | 0–1 | RCA Dome | 39,946 | |
| 2 | Template:Dow tooltip | at Seattle Seahawks | W 20–17 | 1–1 | Kingdome | 38,006 | |
| 3 | Template:Dow tooltip | at Green Bay Packers | W 20–17 (OT)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2–1 | Lambeau Field | 55,624 | |
| 4 | Template:Dow tooltip | Chicago Bears | W 29–7 | 3–1 | RCA Dome | 45,626 |
Game summaries
Week P1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Preseason Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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| Bengals | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
| Colts | 3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 21 |
Week P2: at Seattle Seahawks
Preseason Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 20 |
| Seahawks | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 17 |
Week P3: at Green Bay Packers
Preseason Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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| Colts | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 20 |
| Packers | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Week P4: vs. Chicago Bears
Regular season
Schedule
| style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Week | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Date | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Opponent | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Result | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Record | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Game Site | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Attendance | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Recap |
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| 1 | September 3 | Cincinnati Bengals | L 21–24 (OT)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 0–1 | RCA Dome | 42,445 | Recap |
| 2 | September 10 | at New York Jets | W 27–24 (OT)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 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)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 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: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals (1–0) | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| Colts (0–1) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: September 3, 1995
- Game time: 12 Noon EST
- Game attendance: 42,445
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator) and Tunch Ilkin (sideline reporter)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com
Week 2 at Jets
Week Two: Indianapolis Colts (0–1) at New York Jets (0–1)
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| Colts | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| Jets | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: September 10, 1995
- Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
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- Game attendance: 65,134
- Referee: Larry Nemmers
- TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond and Bob Trumpy
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Week 3: at Buffalo Bills
Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
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| Colts (1–2) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Bills (2–1) | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
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
Week 5: vs. St. Louis Rams
Week 5: St. Louis Rams at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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| Rams (4–1) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
| Colts (2–2) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
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
Week 6: at Miami Dolphins
Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts (3–2) | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| Dolphins (4–1) | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
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
Week 7: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 7: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers (4–2) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| Colts (4–2) | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 18 |
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
Week 8: at Oakland Raiders
Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
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| Colts (4–3) | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Raiders (6–2) | 7 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 30 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
- Date: October 22, 1995
- Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 53,543
- Referee: Gerry Austin
- TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com
Week 9: vs. New York Jets
Week 9: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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| Jets (2–7) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Colts (5–3) | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: October 29, 1995
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 49,250
- Referee: Jerry Markbreit
- TV announcers (NBC): Marv Albert (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com
Week 10: at Buffalo Bills
Week 10: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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| Bills (6–3) | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Colts (5–4) | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
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
Week 11: at New Orleans Saints
Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts (5–5) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Saints (4–6) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
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
Week 12: at New England Patriots
Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary
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| Colts (6–5) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| Patriots (4–7) | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
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
Week 13: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 13: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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| Dolphins (6–6) | 0 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 28 |
| Colts (7–5) | 14 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 36 |
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
Week 14: at Carolina Panthers
Week 14: Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
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| Colts (7–6) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Panthers (6–7) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
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
Week 15: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
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| Colts | 14 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 41 |
| Jaguars | 0 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 31 |
at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
- Date: December 10, 1995
- Game time: 1:00 pm EST/2:00 pm CST
- Game weather: 49°, relative humidity 56%, wind 17 mph
- Game attendance: 66,099
- Referee: Mike Carey
- TV announcers (NBC): Jim Donovan, and John Dockery
On the opening kickoff, Colts return specialist Aaron Bailey, found a gap and sprinted 95 yards for a touchdown. The Jaguars countered by moving the ball to the Colts' 9–yard line; however, Mike Hollis' 27–yard field goal attempt was blocked. In response, the Colts scored another touchdown, with Bailey catching a 14–yard pass. A 45–yard completion to wide receiver Willie Jackson contributed to a Jaguars touchdown, cutting the Colts lead to 7 early in the second quarter. After a Colts punt, Cedric Tillman fumbled the ball during the return, with the Colts' Derwin Gray recovering the ball, which set up another Colts touchdown. On the following drive, Jaguars' quarterback Mark Brunell was intercepted by cornerback Eugene Daniel, who returned it to Jacksonville's 3–yard line. Nevertheless, the Colts were unable to score a touchdown and opted for a field goal, concluding the first half with the Colts leading 24–7. The Jaguars commenced the second half with a successful field goal drive, which the Colts promptly matched with a field goal of their own. As the fourth quarter began, the Jaguars executed a touchdown drive, reducing the Colts lead to 10. They attempted an onside kick, but the Colts recovered, leading to a subsequent touchdown for the Colts. In response, the Jaguars quickly scored a touchdown in just four plays, highlighted by a 31–yard pass to Jackson. The Jaguars attempted another onside kick, but the Colts recovered once more and added another touchdown to their tally. In the closing minutes, the Jaguars mounted a drive where Brunell connected with Jackson for another touchdown. They made a third attempt at an onside kick, but the Colts again recovered, ultimately securing a 41–31 victory in their inaugural matchup.
Week 16: vs. San Diego Chargers
Week 16: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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| Chargers (8–7) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 |
| Colts (8–7) | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
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
Week 17: vs. New England Patriots
Week 17: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots (6–10) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Colts (9–7) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
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
Standings
Template:1995 AFC East standings
Playoffs
The team received a Wild-Card playoff berth for the playoffs and traveled to San Diego to play the Chargers. They went on to beat the Chargers, their first playoff win in 24 years and first since moving to Indianapolis. They also won their Divisional Round game against the #1 seed Kansas City Chiefs but would fall short in the AFC Championship game to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Schedule
| style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Playoff Round | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Date | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Opponent (seed) | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Result | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Record | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Game Site | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Attendance | style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle"| Recap |
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| Wild Card | December 31, 1995 | at San Diego Chargers (4) | W 35–20 | 1–0 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 61,182 Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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| Divisional | January 7, 1996 | at Kansas City Chiefs (1) | W 10–7 | 2–0 | Arrowhead Stadium | 77,594 Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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| Conference Championship | January 14, 1996 | at Pittsburgh Steelers (2) | L 16–20 | 2–1 | Three Rivers Stadium | 61,062 Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Game summaries
AFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (4) San Diego Chargers
AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
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| Colts | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| Chargers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
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
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AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (1) Kansas City Chiefs
AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
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| Colts | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Chiefs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: January 7, 1996
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 77,594
- Referee: Jerry Markbreit
- 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
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AFC Championship Game: at (2) Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Championship Game: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
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| Colts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| Steelers | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Date: January 14, 1996
- Game time: 12:30 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 61,062
- Referee: Bernie Kukar
- TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator), Jim Gray (sideline reporter) and Will McDonough (sideline reporter)
- Pro-Football-Reference.com
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Awards and records
- Jim Harbaugh, NFL Passing Leader, (Passer Rating 100.7)[2]
- Jim Harbaugh, NFL Comeback Player of the Year
See also
- History of the Indianapolis Colts
- Indianapolis Colts seasons
- Colts–Patriots rivalry
- 1995 AFC Championship game
References
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