1996 Indianapolis Colts Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Lindy Infante (9-7)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
1996 Indianapolis Colts Roster
The Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Indianapolis racked up 317 points, while the defensive squad surrendered 334. Jim Harbaugh tossed for 2,630 yards. Marvin Harrison grabbed 64 passes for 836 yards. Marshall Faulk and Sean Dawkins were targeted regularly, too.
Marshall Faulk carried the ball for a team-leading 587 yards for the Colts.
Jason Belser picked off 4 opponent throws. Richard Dent sacked quarterbacks 6.5 times.
Lindy Infante coached the team. The 1996 Indianapolis Colts lost in the Wild Card.
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Regular Season Points For: 317
Regular Season Points Against: 334
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1996 | Arizona Cardinals 13 at Indianapolis Colts 20 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 8, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 21 at New York Jets 7 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 15, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 25 at Dallas Cowboys 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| September 23, 1996 | Miami Dolphins 6 at Indianapolis Colts 10 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 6, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 13 at Buffalo Bills 16 | L | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | OT | |
| October 13, 1996 | Baltimore Ravens 21 at Indianapolis Colts 26 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 20, 1996 | New England Patriots 27 at Indianapolis Colts 9 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| October 27, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 16 at Washington Redskins 31 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| November 3, 1996 | San Diego Chargers 26 at Indianapolis Colts 19 | L | 3-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 10, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 13 at Miami Dolphins 37 | L | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 17, 1996 | New York Jets 29 at Indianapolis Colts 34 | W | 4-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| November 24, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 13 at New England Patriots 27 | L | 4-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| December 1, 1996 | Buffalo Bills 10 at Indianapolis Colts 13 | W | 5-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-6-0 | OT | |
| December 5, 1996 | Philadelphia Eagles 10 at Indianapolis Colts 37 | W | 6-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| December 15, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 24 at Kansas City Chiefs 19 | W | 6-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| December 22, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 24 at Cincinnati Bengals 31 | L | 6-2-0 | 3-5-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| December 29, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 14 at Pittsburgh Steelers 42 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Wild Card Playoff |
