The Indianapolis Colts’ season officially came to an end Saturday night when the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers, eliminating Indianapolis from playoff contention. And thus, the New York Jets received an important confirmation in their 2026 draft position.
While the Colts still have two games left, Saturday's loss confirmed what had been trending for weeks. The team's total late-season collapse is now officially complete.
The Jets are, of course, owners of the Colts’ 2026 first-round pick because of the Sauce Gardner trade, and with Indianapolis officially out of the playoff picture, the value of that pick just became far clearer.