1968 Baltimore Colts Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 13-1
Finishing 1st in the NFL's Coastal Division
Postseason: 2-1 Won Championship
Coach: Don Shula (13-1)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
1968 Baltimore Colts Roster
The Baltimore Colts of the National Football League ended the 1968 season with a record of 13 wins and 1 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Coastal Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Colts led the league with just 144 points allowed. Baltimore piled up points with 402 points. Earl Morrall threw for 2,909 yards. John Mackey topped all receivers, hauling in 45 balls, while Jimmy Orr added 743 receiving yards. Willie Richardson provided receiving help also.
Tom Matte ran for a team-leading 662 yards.
Bobby Boyd picked off 8 opponent throws.
Don Shula coached the team. The 1968 Baltimore Colts won the Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 402
Regular Season Points Against: 144
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 1968 | San Francisco 49ers 10 at Baltimore Colts 27 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 22, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 28 at Atlanta Falcons 20 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 29, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 41 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| October 6, 1968 | Chicago Bears 7 at Baltimore Colts 28 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 13, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 42 at San Francisco 49ers 14 | W | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| October 20, 1968 | Cleveland Browns 30 at Baltimore Colts 20 | L | 2-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 27, 1968 | Los Angeles Rams 10 at Baltimore Colts 27 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| November 3, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 26 at New York Giants 0 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-0-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| November 10, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 27 at Detroit Lions 10 | W | 3-1-0 | 5-0-0 | 8-1-0 | ||
| November 17, 1968 | St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Baltimore Colts 27 | W | 4-1-0 | 5-0-0 | 9-1-0 | ||
| November 24, 1968 | Minnesota Vikings 9 at Baltimore Colts 21 | W | 5-1-0 | 5-0-0 | 10-1-0 | ||
| December 1, 1968 | Atlanta Falcons 0 at Baltimore Colts 44 | W | 6-1-0 | 5-0-0 | 11-1-0 | ||
| December 7, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 16 at Green Bay Packers 3 | W | 6-1-0 | 6-0-0 | 12-1-0 | ||
| December 15, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 28 at Los Angeles Rams 24 | W | 6-1-0 | 7-0-0 | 13-1-0 | ||
| December 22, 1968 | Minnesota Vikings 14 at Baltimore Colts 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | NFC Divisional Playoff | |
| December 29, 1968 | Baltimore Colts 34 at Cleveland Browns 0 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | NFL Championship | |
| January 12, 1969 | New York Jets 16 at Baltimore Colts 7 | L | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | Super Bowl 3 Miami |
