Indianapolis Colts’ Schedule 2024-2025: Dates, Times, TV Channels, Strength of Schedule, and More

In 2023, the Indianapolis Colts fought to the very end despite injuries, but they came up just short of the postseason. In 2024, they’ll look to change that, attempting to win the AFC South and right their wrongs from last season.

Let’s take a look at the Colts’ schedule for the 2024 NFL season, including where their strength of schedule ranks, a record prediction, their prime-time games, and some of their biggest matchups of the season.

Indianapolis Colts’ Schedule and Opponents

The complete 2024 NFL schedule was released on May 15 at 8 p.m. ET, and we have it in the table below (which is best viewed in landscape mode).

Colts’ Strength of Schedule

The Colts have spent the last few years trying to break onto the scene and, as a result, have faced easier schedules. After finishing third in the AFC South in 2023, they’ll face a third-place schedule in 2024.

According to PFN’s in-house metric, the Colts have the eighth-easiest schedule in the NFL this season. The AFC South will present its challenges, but the Colts only face six teams who made the playoffs in 2023, with none of them making it past the Divisional Round.

Colts Record Prediction: 9-8

DraftKings Sportsbook has the Colts’ win total set at 8.5, with the odds sitting at +110 for the over and -135 for the under.

A big reason for the lower expectations? Uncertainty. The Colts spent much of the offseason just bringing back their own guys. While the Texans, Titans and Jaguars were aggressive this offseason, Indianapolis didn’t add much outside talent.

As a result, everything is on the shoulders of quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is recovering from season-ending shoulder surgery. Based on the Colts’ free-agency plan, it looks as though they believe Richardson’s health will be the difference in their team making a run in 2024.

It’s worth noting that the Colts did add potential difference-makers through the 2024 NFL Draft, including EDGE Laiatu Latu and WR Adonai Mitchell, plus a pair of offensive linemen (Matt Goncalves and Tanor Bortolini). It remains to be seen if they’ll make an immediate impact as rookies.

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Due to the Richardson factor, the Colts’ win range sits anywhere from six to 11, likely falling somewhere in between. They could see him boom into the top-tier talent they hoped he’d become when they selected him top-five, or they could see him get hurt again.

Additionally, the AFC South division is tough. Both the Texans and Jaguars have young, talented quarterbacks surrounded by plenty of talent (especially after their offseason additions), while the Titans also made a plethora of moves in free agency.

Prime-Time Games

• Week 11: Colts at Jets (SNF)

This season, the Colts have just one prime-time game — up from zero in 2023.

If Richardson can stay healthy and take his game to the next level as expected, don’t be surprised if Indianapolis has significantly more prime-time games in 2025.

When Is Indianapolis’ Bye Week?

The Colts’ bye is in Week 14. They will have two weeks to prepare for their Week 15 road matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Biggest Matchups of the Year

While the Colts have to focus on the AFC South first and foremost, there are quite a few big-time matchups outside of their division and conference.

First is a battle with the new and improved Lions, who had one of their best seasons in franchise history last year. Both teams are looking to reach new heights this season, and if the Colts can knock off an experienced, talented Lions team, it could be a good sign.

In terms of the AFC, though, one of the Colts’ toughest tests will be the Dolphins. While Miami’s defense took a hit in free agency, losing a handful of players, their offense is still something special. If the Colts are able to put together enough defensive stops against that offense, who knows what else they could do?

Some rookie QB flavor on the #Colts schedule next year

-Caleb Williams (Bears) at Colts
-Drake Maye (Pats) vs. Colts
-JJ McCarthy (Vikings) vs. Colts

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) April 26, 2024

Finally, they’ll have to face the Bears. While Chicago had their struggles in 2023, this team will look very different in 2024. They selected USC’s Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and surrounded him with weapons. A matchup between Richardson and Williams will be fun, as they are two of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in the league.

The Colts also face Drake Maye‘s Patriots and J.J. McCarthy‘s Vikings this season.

Check out PFN’s coverage of the NFL schedule release, including the full week-by-week schedule, a breakdown of how the NFL schedule is made, top revenge games of 2024, strength of schedule rankings, our ranking of this year’s international games, and more!