Indianapolis Colts Power Ranking 2026

Indianapolis Colts logo
Tier 5: Long ShotsAFC South, 3rd
Power rank24of 32, Week 8
Record
2-5
PRT Score
32.3
Elo
1423
Form
-29
Projected
6-11

The Indianapolis Colts are No. 24 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 2-5 record and a PRT Score of 32.3, which puts them in Tier 5, Long Shots. Their Elo rating of 1423 ranks 24th in the league, and they have lost 29 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 6.2 wins, a 6-11 finish, with the 27th toughest remaining schedule.

Colts at Jaguars: Next Game

Indianapolis Colts logoColtsNo. 24, 2-5
atSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Jacksonville Jaguars logoJaguarsNo. 5, 4-2

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 32.3PRT Score71.1
  • 1423Elo1619
  • -29Form+31
  • -1.3Net yards per play0.0
  • -3.7Points per game margin+8.3

Colts Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 4.2 more wins, for a projected 6-11 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1485, the 27th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8atJacksonville Jaguars logoJacksonville JaguarsNo. 5Nov 119%
  2. Wk 9vsDallas Cowboys logoDallas CowboysNo. 21Nov 853%
  3. Wk 10vsMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 30Nov 1564%
  4. Wk 11atHouston Texans logoHouston TexansNo. 17Nov 1930%
  5. Wk 12vsNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19Nov 2952%
  6. Wk 14atPhiladelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia EaglesNo. 29Dec 1340%
  7. Wk 15atTennessee Titans logoTennessee TitansNo. 31Dec 2056%
  8. Wk 16vsCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11Dec 2940%
  9. Wk 17atCleveland Browns logoCleveland BrownsNo. 20Jan 335%
  10. Wk 18vsJacksonville Jaguars logoJacksonville JaguarsNo. 5Jan 1031%

Percent is the model win chance for the Colts with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Colts Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Third down rate allowed30.0%4th
  • Third down conversion39.8%12th
  • Red zone scoring60.0%14th

Weaknesses

  • Turnover margin-932nd
  • Yards per play4.531st
  • Net yards per play-1.331st

Colts Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.531st
  • Yards per play allowed5.827th
  • Net yards per play-1.331st
  • Yards per game298.025th
  • Yards allowed per game340.317th
  • Third down conversion39.8%12th
  • Third down rate allowed30.0%4th
  • Red zone scoring60.0%14th
  • Turnover margin-932nd
  • Points per game margin-3.725th

Colts Elo Rating by Game

1411143914681496Start: 1481StartWk 1: 1449Wk 1Wk 2: 1440Wk 2Wk 3: 1453Wk 3Wk 4: 1484Wk 4Wk 5: 1464Wk 5Wk 6: 1430Wk 6Wk 7: 1423Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Colts 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7L10-16atMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3-7.2 Elo
  2. Wk 6L20-26vsTennessee Titans logoTennessee TitansNo. 31-33.6 Elo
  3. Wk 5L22-34atPittsburgh Steelers logoPittsburgh SteelersNo. 10-20.1 Elo
  4. Wk 4W30-13atWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25+31.5 Elo
  5. Wk 3W19-17vsHouston Texans logoHouston TexansNo. 17+12.9 Elo
  6. Wk 2L30-33atKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7-9.5 Elo
  7. Wk 1L23-41vsBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18-31.6 Elo

Colts Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 24 2-5

AFC South Power Rankings

AFC South

  1. 5Jacksonville Jaguars logoJacksonville Jaguars4-2, next vs IND Sun71.1
  2. 17Houston Texans logoHouston Texans2-5, next at LAC Sun50.6
  3. 24Indianapolis Colts logoIndianapolis Colts2-5, next at JAX Sun32.3
  4. 31Tennessee Titans logoTennessee Titans1-6, next at CIN Sun24.0

Colts Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Indianapolis Colts ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Indianapolis Colts are No. 24 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 32.3 and an Elo rating of 1423. That places them in Tier 5, Long Shots.

What is the Indianapolis Colts record in 2026?

The Indianapolis Colts are 2-5. They have scored 154 points and allowed 180, a margin of -3.7 per game.

Who do the Indianapolis Colts play next?

The Indianapolis Colts visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 5) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Colts a 19% chance to win.

What is the Indianapolis Colts projected record?

About 6.2 wins, or a 6-11 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 27th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Indianapolis Colts on offense and defense?

The Indianapolis Colts gain 4.5 yards per play, 31st in the NFL, and allow 5.8, 27th. That is a net of -1.3 yards per play.

How do the Indianapolis Colts rank in the AFC South?

3rd of four by power rating. The AFC South order is Jaguars (No. 5), Texans (No. 17), Colts (No. 24), Titans (No. 31).

Have the Indianapolis Colts played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1492, the 21st toughest schedule played in the league.

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