1995 Indianapolis Colts season

1995 Indianapolis Colts season
1995 Indianapolis Colts season
Head coach	Ted Marchibroda
Home field	RCA Dome
Results
Record	9–7
Division place	2nd AFC East
Playoff finish	Won Wild Card Playoffs; (at Chargers) 35–20; Won Divisional Playoffs; (at Chiefs) 10–7; Lost AFC Championship; (at Steelers) 16–20

The 1995 Indianapolis Colts season was the 43rd season for the team in the National Football League and 12th in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1995 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, and finished tied for second in the AFC East division with the Miami Dolphins. However, the Colts finished ahead of Miami based on head-to-head sweep (2–0).

The Colts' 9–7 record was good enough to get them into the playoffs for the first time since 1987, largely due to the insertion of Jim Harbaugh into the starting quarterback role. They defeated the defending conference champion San Diego Chargers in their first playoff game (their first playoff win since 1971, when the team was still located in Baltimore), then upset the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Playoffs. The Colts would fall short in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in a game that came down to the final play.

Offseason

1995 Expansion Draft

Indianapolis Colts selected during the Expansion Draft
Round	Overall	Name	Position	Expansion Team
13	26	Dewell Brewer	Running Back	Carolina Panthers
27	54	Paul Butcher	Linebacker	Carolina Panthers

NFL draft

Round	Pick	Player	Position	College
1995 Indianapolis Colts draft
1	12	Ellis Johnson	Defensive tackle	Florida
2	48	Ken Dilger *	Tight end	Illinois
3	79	Zack Crockett	Fullback	Florida State
4	114	Ray McElroy	Cornerback	Eastern Illinois
5	149	Derek West	Tackle	Colorado
6	187	Brian Gelzheiser	Linebacker	Penn State
Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

1995 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player	Position	College
Ben Bronson	Wide receiver	Baylor
Steve Morrison	Linebacker	Michigan
Marcus Pollard	Tight end	Bradley

Transactions

July 29: The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Wendell Davis[1]

Personnel

Staff

**1995 Indianapolis Colts staff**

	Front office President/treasurer – Robert Irsay Vice president/general manager – Jim Irsay Vice president/director of football operations – Bill Tobin Assistant general manager – Bob Terpening Director of pro player personnel – Clyde Powers Director of college player personnel – George Boone Head coaches Head coach – Ted Marchibroda Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Lindy Infante Running backs – Gene Huey Receivers – Jimmy Robinson Tight ends/quality control – Tom Batta Offensive line – Ron Blackledge			Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Vince Tobin Defensive line – Greg Blache Linebackers – Jim Johnson Secondary – Pat Thomas Defensive assistant – Fred Bruney Special teams coaches Special teams – Hank Kuhlmann Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Tom Zupancic

Roster

**1995 Indianapolis Colts final roster**

	Quarterbacks 7 Craig Erickson 4 Jim Harbaugh 11 Paul Justin Running backs 32 Zack Crockett FB 28 Marshall Faulk 27 Clif Groce 25 Ronald Humphrey KR 21 Lamont Warren KR Wide receivers 80 Aaron Bailey KR 10 Wendell Davis 87 Sean Dawkins 16 Bobby Olive 86 Brian Stablein 88 Floyd Turner Tight ends 83 Bradford Banta LS 85 Ken Dilger 81 Marcus Pollard		Offensive linemen 66 Seth Dittman T 69 Randy Dixon G 75 Shawn Harper T 63 Kirk Lowdermilk C 65 Eric Mahlum G 74 Jason Mathews T 79 Joe Staysniak G 71 Kipp Vickers G 72 Derek West T 67 Will Wolford T Defensive linemen 56 Tony Bennett DE 62 Ellis Johnson DT 61 Tony McCoy DT 93 Freddie Joe Nunn DE 99 Mike Pelton DT 98 Tony Siragusa DT 95 Bernard Whittington DE		Linebackers 51 Trev Alberts OLB 57 Quentin Coryatt OLB 59 Steve Grant OLB/ILB 54 Jeff Herrod MLB 55 Devon McDonald OLB 92 Steve Morrison OLB 97 Scott Radecic MLB 96 Trevor Wilmot OLB Defensive backs 33 Ashley Ambrose CB 29 Jason Belser FS 34 Ray Buchanan CB/PR 35 Conrad Clarks FS 38 Eugene Daniel CB 30 Derwin Gray SS 40 Ray McElroy CB 49 David Tate SS 36 Damon Watts CB Special teams 14 Cary Blanchard K 17 Chris Gardocki P		Reserve lists 84 Flipper Anderson WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 94 Thomas McLemore TE (NF-Inj.Tooltip Non-football injury and illness) 42 Roosevelt Potts FB (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 46 Vince Workman RB (IRTooltip Injured reserve) Practice squad 64 Garin Patrick C Rookies in italics 53 active, 4 inactive, 1 practice squad

Pre season

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Time	TV	Result	Record	Venue	Attendance
1	August 4	Cincinnati Bengals	7:30 p.m. EST	WTTV	L 21–34	0–1	RCA Dome	39,946
2	August 12	at Seattle Seahawks	9:00 p.m. EST	WTTV	W 20–17	1–1	Kingdome	38,006
3	August 19	at Green Bay Packers	12 Noon EST	WTTV	W 20–17 (OT)	2–1	Lambeau Field	55,624
4	August 24	Chicago Bears			W 29–7	3–1	RCA Dome	45,626

Preseason Game summaries

Week P1 (Friday, August 4, 1995): vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Preseason Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Bengals	7	10	10	7	34
Colts	3	8	0	10	21

at Hoosier Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: August 4, 1995
Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 39,946
TV: WTTV

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
CIN	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	CIN	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							34	21

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game:

Bengals	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week P2 (Saturday, August 12, 1995): at Seattle Seahawks

Preseason Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts	3	0	7	10	20
Seahawks	0	0	3	14	17

at Kingdome • Seattle, Washington

Date: August 12, 1995
Game time: 9:00 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 38,006
TV: WTTV

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SEA	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	SEA
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							20	17

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game:

Colts	Game Statistics	Seahawks
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week P3 (Saturday, August 19, 1995): at Green Bay Packers

Preseason Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Colts	6	0	3	8	3	20
Packers	0	17	0	0	0	17

at Lambeau Field • Green Bay, Wisconsin

Date: August 19, 1995
Game time: 12 Noon EST
Game attendance: 55,624
TV: WTTV

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
GB	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	GB
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							20	17

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game:

Colts	Game Statistics	Packers
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Regular season

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game Site	Attendance	Recap
1	September 3	Cincinnati Bengals	L 21–24 (OT)	0–1	RCA Dome	42,445	Recap
2	September 10	at New York Jets	W 27–24 (OT)	1–1	Giants Stadium	65,134	Recap
3	September 17	at Buffalo Bills	L 14–20	1–2	Rich Stadium	62,499	Recap
4	Bye
5	October 1	St. Louis Rams	W 21–18	2–2	RCA Dome	58,616	Recap
6	October 8	at Miami Dolphins	W 27–24 (OT)	3–2	Joe Robbie Stadium	68,471	Recap
7	October 15	San Francisco 49ers	W 18–17	4–2	RCA Dome	60,273	Recap
8	October 22	at Oakland Raiders	L 17–30	4–3	Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum	53,543	Recap
9	October 29	New York Jets	W 17–10	5–3	RCA Dome	49,250	Recap
10	November 5	Buffalo Bills	L 10–16	5–4	RCA Dome	59,612	Recap
11	November 12	at New Orleans Saints	L 14–17	5–5	Louisiana Superdome	44,122	Recap
12	November 19	at New England Patriots	W 24–10	6–5	Foxboro Stadium	59,544	Recap
13	November 26	Miami Dolphins	W 36–28	7–5	RCA Dome	60,414	Recap
14	December 3	at Carolina Panthers	L 10–13	7–6	Memorial Stadium	49,841	Recap
15	December 10	at Jacksonville Jaguars	W 41–31	8–6	Jacksonville Municipal Stadium	66,099	Recap
16	December 17	San Diego Chargers	L 24–27	8–7	RCA Dome	55,318	Recap
17	December 23	New England Patriots	W 10–7	9–7	RCA Dome	54,685	Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1 (Sunday, September 3, 1995): vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Bengals (1–0)	3	10	8	0	3	24
Colts (0–1)	7	3	0	11	0	21

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: September 3, 1995
Game time: 12 Noon EST
Game attendance: 42,445
Referee: Walt Coleman
TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator) and Tunch Ilkin (sideline reporter)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
CIN	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	CIN	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							24	21

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 16 minutes

Bengals	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 2 at Jets

Week Two: Indianapolis Colts (0–1) at New York Jets (0–1)

Period	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Colts	0	3	7	14	3	27
Jets	14	3	7	0	0	24

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Date: September 10, 1995
Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
Game weather: Sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)
Game attendance: 65,134
Referee: Larry Nemmers
TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond and Bob Trumpy
Box Score, Box Score

Game information

First quarter

NYJ – Charles Wilson 5-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Nick Lowery kick), 5:52. Jets 7–0. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 9:08.
NYJ – Otis Wilson 49-yard interception return (Nick Lowery kick), 3:51. Jets 14–0.

Second quarter

NYJ – Nick Lowery 28-yard field goal, 11:41. Jets 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards.
IND – Mike Cofer 20-yard field goal, 0:27. Jets 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards.

Third quarter

NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 5-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Nick Lowery kick), 13:14. Jets 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards.
IND – Tony Bennett 32-yard fumble return (Mike Cofer kick), 2:11. Jets 24–10.

Fourth quarter

IND – Sean Dawkins 15-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Mike Cofer kick), 8:46. Jets 24–17. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards.
IND – Marshall Faulk 14-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Mike Cofer kick), 2:38. Tie 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards.

Overtime

IND – Mike Cofer 52-yard field goal, 10:33. Colts 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards.

Top passers

IND – Craig Erickson – 12/18, 141 yards, INT
NYJ – Boomer Esiason – 19/30, 198 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

IND – Marshall Faulk – 21 rushes, 81 yards
NYJ – Adrian Murrell – 11 rushes, 52 yards

Top receivers

IND – Sean Dawkins – 5 receptions, 60 yards, TD
NYJ – Adrian Murrell – 4 receptions, 68 yards

Week 3 (Sunday, September 17, 1995): at Buffalo Bills

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Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (1–2)	7	7	0	0	14
Bills (2–1)	7	7	3	3	20

at Rich Stadium • Orchard Park, New York

Date: September 17, 1995
Game time: 12 Noon EST
Game attendance: 62,499
Referee: Bernie Kukar
TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
BUF	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	BUF
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							14	20

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 2 hours, 59 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Bills
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 5 (Sunday, October 1, 1995): vs. St. Louis Rams

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Week 5: St. Louis Rams at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams (4–1)	7	3	0	8	18
Colts (2–2)	7	7	7	0	21

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: October 1, 1995
Game time: 12 Noon EST
Game attendance: 58,616
Referee: Mike Carey
TV announcers (FOX): Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Jerry Glanville (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
STL	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	STL	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							18	21

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 11 minutes

Rams	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 6 (Sunday, October 8, 1995): at Miami Dolphins

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Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Colts (3–2)	0	3	7	14	3	27
Dolphins (4–1)	14	10	0	0	0	24

at Joe Robbie Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida

Date: October 8, 1995
Game time: 3:01 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 68,471
Referee: Tom White
TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
MIA	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	MIA
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							27	24

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 17 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Dolphins
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 7 (Sunday, October 15, 1995): vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Week 7: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
49ers (4–2)	0	7	7	3	17
Colts (4–2)	3	3	9	3	18

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: October 15, 1995
Game time: 12 Noon EST
Game attendance: 60,273
Referee: Gary Lane
TV announcers (FOX): Dick Stockton (play-by-play) and Matt Millen (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SF	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	SF	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							17	18

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 1 minute

49ers	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 8 (Sunday, October 22, 1995): at Oakland Raiders

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Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (4–3)	3	7	7	0	17
Raiders (6–2)	7	3	17	3	30

at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum • Oakland, California

Date: October 22, 1995
Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 53,543
Referee: Gerry Austin
TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
OAK	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	OAK
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							17	30

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 4 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Raiders
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 9 (Sunday, October 29, 1995): vs. New York Jets

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Week 9: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Jets (2–7)	3	0	0	7	10
Colts (5–3)	3	14	0	0	17

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: October 29, 1995
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 49,250
Referee: Jerry Markbreit
TV announcers (NBC): Marv Albert (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
NYJ	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	NYJ	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							10	17

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 2 hours, 44 minutes

Jets	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 10 (Sunday, November 5, 1995): at Buffalo Bills

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Week 10: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Bills (6–3)	10	6	0	0	16
Colts (5–4)	7	0	3	0	10

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: November 5, 1995
Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 59,612
Referee: Larry Nemmers
TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
BUF	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	BUF	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							16	10

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 4 minutes

Bills	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 11 (Sunday, November 12, 1995): at New Orleans Saints

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Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (5–5)	0	7	0	7	14
Saints (4–6)	0	7	7	3	17

at Louisiana Superdome • New Orleans, Louisiana

Date: November 12, 1995
Game attendance: 44,122
Referee: Dick Hantak
TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
NO	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	NO
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							14	17

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 2 hours, 51 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Saints
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 12 (Sunday, November 19, 1995): at New England Patriots

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Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (6–5)	0	17	0	7	24
Patriots (4–7)	3	0	7	0	10

at Foxboro Stadium • Foxborough, Massachusetts

Date: November 19, 1995
Game attendance: 59,544
Referee: Ron Blum
TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
NE	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	NE
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							24	10

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 2 hours, 51 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Patriots
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 13 (Sunday, November 26, 1995): vs. Miami Dolphins

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Week 13: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Dolphins (6–6)	0	6	8	14	28
Colts (7–5)	14	10	2	10	36

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: November 26, 1995
Game time: 1:01 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 60,414
Referee: Bob McElwee
TV announcers (NBC): Jim Lampley (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
MIA	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	MIA	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							28	36

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 13 minutes

Dolphins	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 14 (Sunday, December 3, 1995): at Carolina Panthers

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Week 14: Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (7–6)	10	0	0	0	10
Panthers (6–7)	0	10	0	3	13

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

Date: December 3, 1995
Game attendance: 49,841
Referee: Ed Hochuli
TV announcers (NBC): Jim Lampley (play-by-play) and Bob Golic (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
CAR	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	CAR
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							10	13

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 9 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Panthers
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 15 (Sunday, December 10, 1995): at Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (8–6)	14	10	3	14	41
Jaguars (3–11)	0	7	3	21	31

at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium • Jacksonville, Florida

Date: December 10, 1995
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 66,099
Referee: Mike Carey
TV announcers (NBC): Jim Donovan (play-by-play) and John Dockery (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
JAX	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	JAX
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							41	31

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 4 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Jaguars
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 16 (Sunday, December 17, 1995): vs. San Diego Chargers

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Week 16: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Chargers (8–7)	7	0	7	13	27
Colts (8–7)	3	7	0	14	24

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: December 17, 1995
Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 55,318
Referee: Gary Lane
TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SD	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	SD	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							27	24

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Chargers	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Week 17 (Saturday, December 23, 1995): vs. New England Patriots

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Week 17: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Patriots (6–10)	0	7	0	0	7
Colts (9–7)	0	0	7	3	10

at RCA Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: December 23, 1995
Game time: 8:01 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 54,685
Referee: Howard Roe
TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Joe Theismann (color commentator) and Mark Malone (sideline reporter)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
NE	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	NE	IND
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							7	10

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 2 hours, 55 minutes

Patriots	Game Statistics	Colts
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Standings

AFC East
	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STK
⁽³⁾ Buffalo Bills	10	6	0	.625	350	335	L1
⁽⁵⁾ Indianapolis Colts	9	7	0	.563	331	316	W1
⁽⁶⁾ Miami Dolphins	9	7	0	.563	398	332	W1
New England Patriots	6	10	0	.375	294	377	L2
New York Jets	3	13	0	.188	233	384	L4

Playoffs

The team received Wild-Card playoff berth for the playoffs and traveled to San Diego to play the Chargers. They went on to beat the Chargers, their 1st playoff win in 24 years and 1st in Indianapolis. They also won their Divisional Round game against the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs but would fall short in the AFC Championship game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. This game indirectly led to the adoption of instant replay.

Playoff Round	Date	Opponent (seed)	Time	TV	Result	Record	Game Site	Attendance	Recap
Wild Card	December 31, 1995	at San Diego Chargers (4)	4:00 p.m. EST	NBC	W 35–20	1–0	Jack Murphy Stadium	61,182	Recap
Divisional	January 7, 1996	at Kansas City Chiefs (1)	4:00 p.m. EST	NBC	W 10–7	2–0	Arrowhead Stadium	77,594	Recap
Conference Championship	January 14, 1996	at Pittsburgh Steelers (2)	12:30 p.m. EST	NBC	L 16–20	2–1	Three Rivers Stadium	61,062	Recap

Playoff Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs (Sunday, December 31, 1995): at (A4) San Diego Chargers

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AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (10–7)	0	14	7	14	35
Chargers (9–8)	3	7	7	3	20

at Jack Murphy Stadium • San Diego, California

Date: December 31, 1995
Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 61,182
Referee: Gary Lane
TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SD	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	SD
1	9:28	9	30	3:25	Chargers	54-yard field goal by Carney	0	3
2	14:03	8	27	3:45	Colts	Dilger 2-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good	7	3
2	5:48	18	68	8:15	Chargers	Pupunu 6-yard touchdown reception from Humphries, Carney kick good	7	10
2	1:27	8	80	4:01	Colts	Crockett 33-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good	14	10
3	10:40	7	81	3:39	Chargers	Jefferson 11-yard touchdown reception from Humphries, Carney kick good	14	17
3	0:41	7	81	3:39	Colts	Dawkins 42-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good	21	17
4	11:53	8	55	3:48	Chargers	30-yard field goal by Carney	21	20
4	11:28	1	66	0:25	Colts	Crockett 66-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good	28	20
4	6:55	6	23	3:31	Colts	Harbaugh 3-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good	35	20
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							35	20

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 5 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Chargers
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

AFC Divisional Playoffs (Sunday, January 7, 1996): at (A1) Kansas City Chiefs

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AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (11–7)	0	7	3	0	10
Chiefs (13–4)	7	0	0	0	7

at Arrowhead Stadium • Kansas City, Missouri

Date: January 7, 1996
Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 77,594
Referee: Jerry Markbreit
TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
Pro-Football-Reference.com

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
KC	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	KC
1	0:29	5	62	2:28	Chiefs	Dawson 6-yard touchdown reception from Bono, Elliott kick good	0	7
2	5:49	18	77	8:40	Colts	Turner 5-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good	7	7
3	2:48	9	35	4:34	Colts	30-yard field goal by Blanchard	10	7
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							10	7

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 3 hours, 8 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Chiefs
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

AFC Championship Game (Sunday, January 14, 1996): at (A2) Pittsburgh Steelers

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AFC Championship Game: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (11–8)	3	3	3	7	16
Steelers (13–5)	3	7	3	7	20

at Three Rivers Stadium • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Date: January 14, 1996
Game time: 12:30 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 61,062
Referee: Bernie Kukar
TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator), Jim Gray (sideline reporter) and Will McDonough (sideline reporter)
Pro-Football-Reference.com

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
IND	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
PIT	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter	Time	Drive			Team	Scoring information	Score
Quarter	Time	Plays	Yards	TOP	Team	Scoring information	IND	PIT
1	12:17	4	7	1:58	Colts	34-yard field goal by Blanchard	3	0
1	1:50	11	40	5:53	Steelers	31-yard field goal by Johnson	3	3
2	12:08	10	61	4:42	Colts	36-yard field goal by Blanchard	6	3
2	0:13	17	80	7:27	Steelers	Stewart 5-yard touchdown reception from O'Donnell, Johnson kick good	6	10
3	9:57	10	61	5:03	Colts	37-yard field goal by Blanchard	9	10
3	0:43	7	44	3:17	Steelers	36-yard field goal by Johnson	9	13
4	8:46	4	70	2:11	Colts	Turner 47-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good	16	13
4	1:34	8	67	1:29	Steelers	Morris 1-yard touchdown run, Johnson kick good	16	20
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.							16	20

Point spread:
Over/Under:
Time of Game: 2 hours, 59 minutes

Colts	Game Statistics	Steelers
	First downs
	Rushes–yards
	Passing yards
	Passes
	Sacked–yards
	Net passing yards
	Total yards
	Return yards
	Punts
	Fumbles–lost
	Penalties–yards
	Time of possession

Awards and records

Jim Harbaugh, NFL Passing Leader, (Passer Rating 100.7)[20]
Jim Harbaugh, NFL Comeback Player of the Year

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1995 Indianapolis Colts season

Offseason

1995 Expansion Draft

NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

Transactions

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Pre season

Schedule

Preseason Game summaries

Week P1 (Friday, August 4, 1995): vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week P2 (Saturday, August 12, 1995): at Seattle Seahawks

Week P3 (Saturday, August 19, 1995): at Green Bay Packers

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1 (Sunday, September 3, 1995): vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 2 at Jets

Week 3 (Sunday, September 17, 1995): at Buffalo Bills

Week 5 (Sunday, October 1, 1995): vs. St. Louis Rams

Week 6 (Sunday, October 8, 1995): at Miami Dolphins

Week 7 (Sunday, October 15, 1995): vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week 8 (Sunday, October 22, 1995): at Oakland Raiders

Week 9 (Sunday, October 29, 1995): vs. New York Jets

Week 10 (Sunday, November 5, 1995): at Buffalo Bills

Week 11 (Sunday, November 12, 1995): at New Orleans Saints

Week 12 (Sunday, November 19, 1995): at New England Patriots

Week 13 (Sunday, November 26, 1995): vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 14 (Sunday, December 3, 1995): at Carolina Panthers

Week 15 (Sunday, December 10, 1995): at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 16 (Sunday, December 17, 1995): vs. San Diego Chargers

Week 17 (Saturday, December 23, 1995): vs. New England Patriots

Standings

Playoffs

Playoff Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs (Sunday, December 31, 1995): at (A4) San Diego Chargers

AFC Divisional Playoffs (Sunday, January 7, 1996): at (A1) Kansas City Chiefs

AFC Championship Game (Sunday, January 14, 1996): at (A2) Pittsburgh Steelers

Awards and records

See also

References