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Backup signal callers enter must-win territory on NYE

A pair of first-year head coaches lead opposing teams in Sunday’s must-win New Year’s Eve showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts control their own destiny, tied for the AFC South lead with two games left in the regular season. Most fans would take this scenario approaching 2024, would it not have been for the ugly 29-10 blowout loss in Atlanta on Christmas Eve.

According to ESPN, the Colts enter Week 17 with a 13.3% chance to win the division and a 47.6% chance to make the playoffs. With a win, their playoff probability boosts to 69%.