Colts survive late Dolphins rally to snap 5-game drought

The Indianapolis Colts found a way to scrape through a 24-22 win over the Miami Dolphins inside Lucas Oil Stadium, dodging a pair of missed field goals to snap a five-game drought.

Behind a punishing backfield tandem and a timely defensive touchdown, the Colts outlasted the Dolphins to secure their third victory of the 2026 season. It was not pretty, nearly surrendering a late lead as Indianapolis spent much of the fourth quarter barely clinging onto a two-point edge instead of a two-possession advantage.

Both teams stumbled through early three-and-outs before Miami leaned heavily on running back Ollie Gordon. The Dolphins dove into Indianapolis territory before the Colts tightened up their…