The Indianapolis Colts went from a feel-good story at the beginning of the 2025 season to a historic mess by the end. Injuries took a toll, of course, but it is important to remember that Indy was sitting outside the playoffs even before quarterback Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon in Week 14.
After Week 16's defensive meltdown against the San Francisco 49ers, the team is now 8-7, and steaming toward an 8-9 finish. Mediocrity would hold sway once again in Indiana, as the team would have been 9-8 or 8-9 in four of the last five seasons.