INDIANAPOLIS COLTS WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center P.O. Box 535000 Indianapolis, IN 46253 www.colts.com PRESEASON WEEK 2 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1-0) VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS (1-0) 7 P.M. EST | SATURDAY, AUG. 20 | LUCAS OIL STADIUM BROADCAST INFORMATION
COLTS MAKE PRESEASON HOME DEBUT
TV coverage: WXIN Play-by-Play: Don Fischer Color Analyst: Rick Venturi Sideline: Larra Overton
The Indianapolis Colts will host the Baltimore Ravens in their first home preseason game of the year. The contest will mark the first time that the two franchises have faced each other in preseason play.
Radio coverage: WFNI & WLHK Play-by-Play: Bob Lamey Color Analyst: Jim Sorgi Sideline: Matt Taylor
Last week, Indianapolis traveled to Buffalo and defeated the Bills, 19-18. The victory marked the Colts first win in a preseason opener since 2012 and only the second dating back to 2004.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 2016 SCHEDULE
Colts Quarterback Scott Tolzien
Quarterback Scott Tolzien started and played the entire first half. He completed 12-of-23 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown in his Colts debut.
PRESEASON (1-0) Day Date Sun. Aug. 7 Sat. Aug. 13 Sat. Aug. 20 Sat. Aug. 27 Thurs. Sept. 1
Indianapolis trailed 9-0 late in the second quarter when Tolzien completed a 42-yard touchdown pass to running back Jordan Todman. Kicker Adam Vinatieri connected on a 24-yard field goal at the end of the first half to tie the game, 9-9. The Bills took a 12-9 lead in the third quarter before Colts quarterback Stephen Morris threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Chester Rogers.
Opponent GREEN BAY at Buffalo BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA at Cincinnati
REGULAR SEASON (0-0) Day Date Opponent Sun. Sept. 11 DETROIT Sun. Sept. 18 at Denver Sun. Sept. 25 SAN DIEGO Sun. Oct. 2 at Jacksonville (London) Sun. Oct. 9 CHICAGO Sun. Oct. 16 at Houston Sun. Oct. 23 at Tennessee Sun. Oct. 30 KANSAS CITY Sun. Nov. 6 at Green Bay Sun. Nov. 13 BYE WEEK Sun. Nov. 20 TENNESSEE Thurs. Nov. 24 PITTSBURGH Mon. Dec. 5 at N.Y. Jets Sun. Dec. 11 HOUSTON Sun. Dec. 18 at Minnesota Sat. Dec. 24 at Oakland Sun. Jan. 1 JACKSONVILLE
After another Vinatieri field goal gave Indianapolis a 19-12 lead, Buffalo scored at the end of regulation to cut the deficit to 19-18. The Bills attempted a game-winning two-point conversion but the Colts defense foiled the attempt to win the game.
MEDIA SCHEDULE: AUG. 15-20 Monday, August 15 10:20 a.m. – Practice (Limited Availability) 12:40 p.m. – Chuck Pagano available 12:50 p.m. – Player Interviews Tuesday, August 16 8:35 a.m. – Practice (Limited Availability) 11:20 a.m. – Chuck Pagano available 11:30 a.m. – Player Interviews Wednesday, August 17 8:35 a.m. – Practice (Limited Availability) 11:20 a.m. – Coordinators available 11:30 a.m. – Player Interviews
TV ESPN FOX59 FOX59 CBS4 FOX59
Time/Result Cancelled W, 19-18 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:35 p.m.
TV FOX CBS CBS CBS FOX NBC CBS CBS CBS
Time/Result 4:25 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:25 p.m.
CBS NBC ESPN CBS CBS CBS CBS
1 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 1 p.m.
* All times are Eastern; Home games in BOLD CAPS
Thursday, August 18 8:35 a.m. – Practice (Limited Availability) 11:00 a.m. – Chuck Pagano available 11:10 a.m. – Player Interviews
2015 FINAL AFC SOUTH STANDINGS Team W Houston 9 Indianapolis 8 Jacksonville 5 Tennessee 3
Friday, August 19 No Availability Saturday, August 20 Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens – 7 p.m.
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L 7 8 11 13
T 0 0 0 0
Pct. .563 .500 .313 .188
PF 339 333 376 299
PA 313 408 448 423
Home 5-3 4-4 4-4 1-7
Away 4-4 4-4 1-7 2-6
Div 5-1 4-2 2-4 1-5
Conf Strk 7-5 W3 6-6 W2 5-7 L3 1-11 L4
TABLE OF CONTENTS/IMPORTANT INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NFL DATES
Game Preview/Schedules/Standings ................................................................. 1 Table of Contents/Important Information ............................................................ 2
AUGUST 18-20 Second Preseason Weekend AUGUST 25-28 Third Preseason Weekend
OPPONENT INFORMATION Head Coach Comparison ................................................................................... 3 Head Coach Chuck Pagano ............................................................................... 4 Connections.....................................................................................................5-6 Statistical Comparison ........................................................................................ 6 Colts Offseason Moves ...................................................................................... 7 Colts 2016 NFL Draft Class .............................................................................8-9
AUGUST 30 Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce their rosters to a maximum of 75 players on the Active List.
COLTS GAMEDAY INFORMATION PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES American Family Insurance Touchdown Town Free and open to the public, American Family Insurance Touchdown Town opens 3 hours prior to kickoff and features $3 drinks specials, a giant TV screen, live music, the PLAY 60 Zone for kids and much more. Touchdown Town is located on the north side of Lucas Oil Stadium, along South Street. www.colts.com/events.
COLTS NOTES Colts Notes ..................................................................................................10-18 ROSTER PAGES Unofficial Depth Chart ...................................................................................... 19 Players By Position........................................................................................... 20 How the Colts were Built .................................................................................. 21 Alphabetical Roster .......................................................................................... 22 Numerical Roster .............................................................................................. 23 Roster By Experience ....................................................................................... 24 Transactions ..................................................................................................... 25 2015 Colts Participation.................................................................................... 26
• Limited Edition Give-A-Way: Each game this season, the first 2,000 fans inside American Family Insurance Touchdown Town will receive a limited edition koozie featuring the name, number and laser signature of a Colts player. This week’s featured player is: Frank Gore. NFL INITIATIVE Play Football Month The Indianapolis Colts will join the NFL and USA Football in celebrating youth football this month by incorporating several elements into Saturday’s game. For more information on Play Football, visit www.playfootball.com. • USA Football interactive experience in American Family Insurance Touchdown Town • Indiana youth football players will assist in holding the American flag during the National Anthem. • More than 1,000 tickets to the game have been donated to youth football teams, including local flag football teams • Play Football stencils and endzone banners on the field • Pre-game scrimmages on the field featuring Indy Lutheran and Traders Point Christian Academy (12:30-3 p.m.) • Pre-game Recognition o The Indianapolis Colts will recognize the winning teams of this year’s Horseshoe Classic, presented by Herff Jones, which will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, August 19.
COLTS STATISTICS 2015 Colts Regular Season Stats .................................................................... 27 2015 Colts Regular Season Defensive Stats ................................................... 28 2016 Colts Preseason Stats ............................................................................. 29 2016 Colts Preseason Defensive Stats ............................................................ 30
2016 REGULAR SEASON OPPONENTS Along with their normal slate of home and road contests against AFC South opponents - Houston, Jacksonville and Tennessee - the Colts will compete against the AFC West and NFC North Divisions in 2016. Indianapolis will face six 2015 playoff teams. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 2016 REGULAR SEASON OPPONENTS Team H/A 2015 Record Last Meeting/Result Houston H/A 9-7 (.563) H - 12/20/15 - L, 16-10 Jacksonville H/A 5-11 (.313) A - 12/13/15 - L, 51-16 Tennessee H/A 3-13 (.188) H - 1/3/16 - W, 30-24 Kansas City H 11-5 (.688) *H - 1/4/14 - W, 45-44 Pittsburgh H 10-6 (.625) A - 12/6/15 - L, 45-10 Detroit H 7-9 (.438) A - 12/2/12 - W, 35-33 Chicago H 6-10 (.375) A - 9/9/12 - L, 41-21 San Diego H 4-12 (.250) A - 10/14/13 - L, 19-9 Denver A 12-4 (.750) H - 11/8/15 - W, 27-24 Minnesota A 11-5 (.688) H - 9/16/12 - W, 23-20 Green Bay A 10-6 (.625) H - 10/7/12 - W, 30-27 NY Jets A 10-6 (.625) H - 9/21/15 - L, 20-7 Oakland A 7-9 (.438) H - 9/8/13 - W, 21-17 Total 105-103 (.505) *Postseason
GAMEDAY CHARITY COLLECTION Fill the Boot Indianapolis firefighters will be stationed outside the gates from 5-7 p.m. collecting monetary donations to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. www.colts.com/collections. 50/50 RAFFLE During every 2016 home game, the Indianapolis Colts will host a 50/50 Raffle for fans. Tickets will be sold at six kiosks throughout the stadium as well as multiple mobile sellers. Tickets will be sold through the end of the third quarter. During the fourth quarter, the Colts will announce the winning number and amount. Fifty percent of the net proceeds from the day’s ticket sales will go to one lucky fan and the remainder will support the work of the Indianapolis Colts Foundation in the community. www.colts.com/5050. Gaming License Number 140945
PRO BOWL HONORS The Colts sent three players to the 2016 Pro Bowl in S-Mike Adams, CB-Vontae Davis and WR-T.Y. Hilton. The trio made their second consecutive Pro Bowl appearance. The Colts have had at least two players represented in the game dating back to 1999 and at least three players each of the last four seasons.
COLTS MEDIA SITE On the Colts media website, http://media.colts.com, media outlets can access up-to-date Colts information, including press releases, transcripts, daily notes, game releases and media schedules/availabilities. The site also offers access to the 2016 media guide as well as the ability to request season and game-by-game credentials.
NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER Alto Saxophonist Trey Daniels HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT Father Daughter Dance For the first time in Colts history, more than 300 Junior Colts Cheerleaders will be joined by their dads (or other significant male figure) on the field for a father daughter dance at halftime. For more information on the Junior Colts Cheerleaders program, visit www.colts.com/jrcheer.
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HEAD COACH COMPARISON COLTS HEAD COACH CHUCK PAGANO
RAVENS HEAD COACH JOHN HARBAUGH
COACHING YEARS IN NFL: 15th Year COLTS HEAD COACH: 5th Year REGULAR SEASON: 41-23 (.641) POSTSEASON: 3-3 (.500)
COACHING YEARS IN NFL: 19th Year RAVENS HEAD COACH: 9th Year REGULAR SEASON: 77-51 (.602) POSTSEASON: 10-5 (.667)
PRO CAREER: Named head coach of the Indianapolis Colts on January 25, 2012. In four years as head coach, Chuck Pagano has led the team to a 41-23 regular season record, including three consecutive 11-5 seasons and playoff appearances from 2012-14. Currently, Pagano’s .641 winning percentage ranks fourth among active head coaches in the NFL. In the process, he became only the second head coach in NFL history to earn 11 wins in each of his first three seasons with a team and became the third head coach in Colts history to reach the playoffs in each of his first three years (Ted Marchibroda, 1975-77 and Tony Dungy, 2002-04).
PRO CAREER: Super Bowl-winning head coach John Harbaugh enters his ninth season at the helm in Baltimore. He has led the Ravens to a playoff berth in six (2008-2012 and 2014) of his eight seasons, and in 2012, captured the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship. Under Harbaugh’s guidance, the Ravens have secured an appearance in three AFC Championship games (2008, 2011 and 2012). Baltimore is one of only five teams with at least six playoff berths in the past eight seasons. Additionally, under Harbaugh, the Ravens’ 10 playoff wins since 2008 rank as the NFL’s most.
In 2014, Pagano led the Colts to their second straight AFC South Division title and first AFC Championship Game since 2009. The team recorded a perfect 6-0 division record in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.
In 2014, the Ravens posted a 10-6 record en route to capturing a 30-17 victory at Pittsburgh in the Wild Card round. In 2012 the Ravens seized the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship. Baltimore topped the Colts, Broncos and Patriots to advance to Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, where the Ravens bested the San Francisco 49ers by a final of 34-31. In his initial season with the team (2008), Harbaugh set an NFL record that season for most total wins (13) by a team with both a rookie head coach and a rookie starting quarterback (Joe Flacco).
In 2013, Indianapolis earned the division title and won an AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs that marked the second-largest comeback in NFL postseason history.
Harbaugh spent his first 10 NFL seasons (1998-2007) with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the team’s secondary coach in 2007, after nine seasons as its special teams coordinator. He was voted the 2001 NFL’s Special Teams Coach of the Year by his coaching peers.
The Colts finished the 2015 season with an 8-8 record and were 4-2 within the AFC South Division. With a victory in Week 5 at Houston, Indianapolis improved its consecutive win streak within the AFC South Division to 16 games, which set an NFL record.
In 2012, the Colts overcame the loss of Pagano to acute promyelocytic leukemia for 12 games and responded with seven fourth quarter or overtime game-winning drives en route to an 11-5 campaign. He previously spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, the last (2011) as the team’s defensive coordinator. Pagano also served as the defensive backs coach of the Oakland Raiders (2005-06) and the secondary coach of the Cleveland Browns (2001-04).
CAREER RECORD: 87-56.
CAREER RECORD: 44-26.
PERSONAL: Born in Perrysburg, Ohio on September 23, 1962, Harbaugh and his wife, Ingrid, have a daughter, Alison. Son of longtime college coach Jack, and his brother, Jim, the current University of Michigan head coach, played for the Ravens in 1998. John’s brother-in-law, Tom Crean, Indiana University’s basketball coach, is married to his sister, Joani.
BACKGROUND: Pagano was a safety at Wyoming from 1980-83. He coached collegiately at Southern California (1984-85), Miami (1986), Boise State (198788), East Carolina (1989), Nevada-Las Vegas (1990-91), East Carolina (199294), Miami (1995-2000) and North Carolina (2007). PERSONAL: Born in Boulder, Colo. on October 2, 1960. He and wife, Tina, have three daughters, Tara, Taylor, Tori, and three granddaughters, Avery, Addison and Zoey. His brother, John, is the San Diego Chargers’ defensive coordinator. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS ASSISTANT COACHES Rob Chudzinski Offensive Coordinator Ted Monachino Defensive Coordinator Tom McMahon Special Teams Coordinator Tim Berbenich Offensive Assistant/Assistant Quarterbacks Coach Maurice Drayton Assistant Special Teams Coach Gary Emanuel Defensive Line Coach Joe Gilbert Assistant Offensive Line Coach Frank Giufre Offensive Quality Control Coach Jim Herrmann Linebackers Coach Jim Hostler Tight Ends Coach Richard Howell Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Lee Hull Wide Receivers Coach Darren Krein Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Joe Philbin Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Brian Schottenheimer Quarterbacks Coach Jemal Singleton Running Backs Coach Shawn Terlecky Defensive Quality Control Coach Brad White Outside Linebackers Coach Greg Williams Defensive Backs Coach Quadrian Banks Conditioning/Performance Analyst Jeff Popovich Assistant to the Head Coach
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BACKGROUND: Played defensive back at Miami (Ohio) from 1980-83 and earned a degree in political science. Coached collegiately at Western Michigan (1984-86), Pittsburgh (1987), Morehead State (1988), Cincinnati (1989-1996) and Indiana (1997).
BALTIMORE RAVENS ASSISTANT COACHES Jerry Rosburg Special Teams Coordinator/Associate Head Coach Dean Pees Defensive Coordinator Marc Trestman Offensive Coordinator Richard Angulo Tight Ends Andy Bischoff Offensive Assistant Clarence Brooks Senior Defensive Assistant Juan Castillo Offensive Line Joe Cullen Defensive Line Bobby Engram Wide Receivers Leslie Frazier Secondary Thomas Hammock Running Backs Chris Hewitt Defensive Backs Chris Horton Asistant Special Teams Mike Macdonald Defensive Assistant Don Martindale Linebackers Marty Mornhinweg Quarterbacks Craig Ver Steeg Senior Offensive Assistant Todd Washington Assistant Offensive Line Coach Matt Weiss Offensive Assistant Juney Barnett Assistant Strength & Conditioning Randy Brown Kicking Consultant Scott Cohen Coaching Assistant/Opponent Analysis Megan McLaughlin Football Information Manager Dan Parsons Assistant to Head Coach Bob Rogucki Director of Strength & Conditioning Steve Saunders Director of Performance & Recovery Eugene Shen Director of Coaching Analytics Drew Wilkins Defensive Coaching Assistant
HEAD COACH CHUCK PAGANO LEADING BY EXAMPLE
BOUNCING BACK
Pagano has led the Colts to a 41-23 record over his four seasons (2012-15) in Indianapolis. His .641 winning percentage ranks fourth among active head coaches in the NFL.
Under Head Coach Chuck Pagano (2012-15), the Colts have recorded a 17-6 record in regular season games immediately following a loss. The team averages 25.0 points scored and 20.3 points allowed in those 23 games. In 2013, Indianapolis was one of only four teams (DEN, NE, SEA) to not lose consecutive games all season long.
Highest Winning Percentage, Active NFL Head Coaches Coach Team Win % Bruce Arians Arizona .708 Bill Belichick New England .664 Mike McCarthy Green Bay .653 Chuck Pagano Indianapolis .641 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh .639
COLTS GAMES FOLLOWING A LOSS, SINCE 2012 Game 1 Result Game 2 Result 2012 (5-0) Week 1 at CHI L, 41-21 Week 2 vs. MIN W, 23-20 Week 3 vs. JAX L, 22-17 Week 5 vs. GB W, 30-27 Week 6 at NYJ L, 35-9 Week 7 vs. CLE W, 17-13 Week 11 at NE L, 59-24 Week 12 vs. BUF W, 20-13 Week 15 at HOU L, 29-17 Week 16 at KC W, 20-13 2013 (5-0) Week 2 vs. MIA L, 24-20 Week 3 at SF W, 27-7 Week 6 at SD L, 19-9 Week 7 vs. DEN W, 39-33 Week 10 vs. STL L, 38-8 Week 11 at TEN W, 30-27 Week 12 at ARZ L, 40-11 Week 13 vs. TEN W, 22-14 Week 14 at CIN L, 42-28 Week 15 vs. HOU W, 25-3 2014 (4-1) Week 1 at DEN L, 31-24 Week 2 vs. PHI L, 30-27 Week 2 vs. PHI L, 30-27 Week 3 at JAX W, 44-17 Week 8 at PIT L, 51-34 Week 9 at NYG W, 40-24 Week 11 vs. NE L, 42-20 Week 12 vs. JAX W, 23-3 Week 16 at DAL L, 42-7 Week 17 at TEN W, 27-10 2015 (3-5) Week 1 at BUF L, 27-14 Week 2 vs. NYJ L, 20-7 Week 2 vs. NYJ L, 20-7 Week 3 vs. TEN W, 35-33 Week 6 vs. NE L, 34-27 Week 7 vs. NO L, 27-21 Week 7 vs. NO L, 27-21 Week 8 at CAR L, 29-26 Week 8 at CAR L, 29-26 Week 9 vs. DEN W, 27-24 Week 13 at PIT L, 45-10 Week 14 at JAX L, 51-16 Week 14 at JAX L, 51-16 Week 15 vs. HOU L, 16-10 Week 15 vs. HOU L, 16-10 Week 16 at MIA W, 18-12
Additionally, Indianapolis’ 41 wins since 2012 are tied for the fifth most in the NFL over than span. MOST REGULAR SEASON WINS, SINCE 2012 Team Wins Denver 50 New England 48 Seattle 46 Cincinnati 43 Indianapolis 41 Carolina 41 Green Bay 41
WINNING THE CLOSE ONES The Colts have closed out games strong under Head Coach Chuck Pagano (2012-15), posting a league-leading 26-8 (.765) record in games decided by one possession-or-less (eight points or less) during that span. In 2014, the team posted a 4-2 record. The Colts won nine consecutive one-possession games from Week 5 of the 2012 campaign to Week 1 of 2013. BEST WIN PCT. IN ONE-POSSESSION GAMES, SINCE 2012 Team Record Winning Indianapolis 26-8 .765 Denver 20-9 .690 San Francisco 17-8-1 .673 Arizona 18-9 .667 Cincinnati 18-10-1 .638
WINNING THE DIVISION With the win over the Houston Texans in Week 5 (10/8), Indianapolis improved its consecutive victory streak within the AFC South Division to 16 games, which set an NFL record. The streak continued a team record, which was set at the conclusion of the 2014 campaign. The previous best was 12, which was set from Nov. 14, 2004 – Oct. 8, 2006.
COLTS ONE-POSSESSION GAMES, 2015 (7-4) Game Margin Result Week 3 at TEN 2 W, 35-33 Week 4 vs. JAX 3 W, 16-13 (OT) Week 5 at HOU 7 W, 27-20 Week 6 vs. NE 7 L, 34-27 Week 7 vs. NO 6 L, 27-21 Week 8 at CAR 3 L, 29-26 (OT) Week 9 vs. DEN 3 W, 27-24 Week 11 at ATL 3 W, 24-21 Week 15 vs. HOU 6 L, 16-10 Week 16 at MIA 6 W, 18-12 Week 17 vs. TEN 6 W, 30-24
LONGEST WINNING STREAK FOR AN NFL TEAM AGAINST THEIR OWN DIVISION, NFL HISTORY Team Division Streak Indianapolis AFC South 16 (2012-15) Miami AFC East 15 (1972-73) Dallas NFC East 14 (1993-94) LONGEST WINNING STREAK FOR AN NFL TEAM AGAINST ANY DIVISION, NFL HISTORY Team Division Streak Indianapolis AFC South 16 (2012-15) Miami AFC East 15 (1972-73) Indianapolis AFC North 15 (2002-1010) Dallas NFC East 14 (1993-94) New England NFC North 14 (2002-2014)
Additionally, the Colts have the best record in the league in games decided by three points or less since 2001. BEST WIN PCT. IN GAMES DECIDED BY THREE POINTS OR LESS, SINCE 2001 Team Record Winning Indianapolis 39-16 .709 New England 31-14 .689 Denver 33-21 .611 Chicago 28-20 .583 Atlanta 33-25-1 .568
BEST RECORD AGAINST DIVISION OPPONENTS, SINCE 2012 Team Division Record Denver AFC West 21-3-0 Indianapolis AFC South 20-4-0 New England AFC East 18-6-0 Carolina NFC South 17-7-0 Green Bay NFC North 16-7-1
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CONNECTIONS COLTS / RAVENS CONNECTIONS • Indianapolis C-Ryan Kelly and Ravens ILB-C.J. Mosley played one season (2013) together at Alabama. • Colts C-Jonotthan Harrison (2009-2013), OLB-Earl Okine (20082012) and ILB-Antonio Morrison (2012-15) were teammates with Ravens S-Matt Elam (2010-12) at Florida. • Indianapolis C-Adam Redmond (2011-15) played with Ravens FBKyle Juszczyk (2009-2012) and C-Anthony Fabiano (2012-15) at Harvard. • Ravens WR-Chris Mathews spent two seasons (2009-2010) with Colts DT-Ricky Lumpkin and S-Winston Guy at Kentucky. • Colts WR-MeKale McKay and Baltimore WR-Chris Moore played three seasons (2013-15) together at Cincinnati. • Indianapolis CB-Jalil Brown spent four seasons (2007-2010) at Colorado with Ravens CB-Jimmy Smith. • Ravens G/T-Rick Wagner (2008-2011) was teammates with Colts QB-Scott Tolzien (2008-2010) and S-Dezmen Southward (2010-13) at Wisconsin. • Baltimore Running Backs Coach Thomas Hammock served in the same capacity at Wisconsin from 2011-13 while Southward was in Madison. • Colts Defensive Coordinator Ted Monachino (2001-05) spent time with Baltimore OLB-Terrell Suggs (2000-02) at Arizona State while serving as the defensive line coach. • Indianapolis ILB-Nate Irving was with Baltimore Offensive Coordinator Marc Trestman at North Carolina State in 2006. • Colts Defensive Line Coach Gary Emanuel served on the coaching staff at Rutgers with Ravens Defensive Backs Coach Chris Hewitt for two seasons (2008-09). • Indianapolis CB-Christopher Milton played three seasons (2012-14) at Georgia Tech with Baltimore TE-Darren Waller. • Colts DE-Sterling Bailey played at Georgia from 2012-13 while Ravens Defensive Assistant Mike Macdonald was serving on the Bulldogs’ coaching staff.
INDIANA / MARYLAND CONNECTIONS • Colts NT-Zach Kerr hails from Gaithersburg, Md. • Indianapolis ILB-D’Qwell Jackson (2002-05) and WR-Marcus Leak (2011-12, 14) each played collegiately at Maryland. • Colts Wide Receivers Coach Lee Hull coached wide receivers at Maryland from 2008-2013 and later became head coach at Morgan State from 2014-15. • Baltimore T-James Hurst grew up in Plainfield, Ind. • Ravens RB-Stephen Houston played collegiately at Indiana from 2011-13. • Baltimore DE-Kapron Lewis-Moore (2008-2012) and T-Ronnie Stanley (2012-15) each played at Notre Dame. • Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh is the brother-in-law of Indiana University men’s basketball head coach Tom Crean. • Baltimore Special Teams Coordinator/Associate Head Coach Jerry Rosburg coached at Notre Dame from 1999-2000. • Ravens Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees coached the secondary under Lou Holtz’s staff at Notre Dame in 1994. •Baltimore Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen coached the defensive line and later became defensive coordinator at Indiana from 2002-04. • Ravens Defensive Backs Coach Chris Hewitt served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Notre Dame in 2003. • Baltimore Linebackers Coach Don Martindale spent two seasons (1994-95) as the defensive assistant at Notre Dame. FORMER COLTS / RAVENS • Colts T/G-Joe Reitz spent time on the Ravens practice squad in 2008 and 2009. • Indianapolis DT-Arthur Jones was originally selected by Baltimore in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played four seasons (2010-13) for the Ravens and was part of the Super Bowl XLVII Championship team. • Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano served on the Ravens coaching staff as secondary coach (2008-2010) and defensive coordinator (2011). • Indianapolis Tight Ends Coach Jim Hostler served as the wide receivers coach in Baltimore for six seasons (2008-2013). • Colts Defensive Coordinator Ted Monachino served as outside linebackers (2010-11) and linebackers coach (2012-15) for the Ravens. • Ravens Secondary Coach Leslie Frazier served under Tony Dungy in Indianapolis as assistant head coach/defensive backs coach from 2005-06. • Baltimore LB-Chris Carter spent one year (2014) in Indianapolis. • Ravens ILB-Kavell Connor played four seasons (2010-13) with the Colts. • Baltimore RB-Justin Forsett played for Indianapolis in 2008. • Ravens DE-Lawrence Guy spent time with the Colts from 2012-13. • Baltimore QB-Josh Johnson spent time with Indianapolis in 2015. • Ravens CB-Jerraud Powers played three seasons (2010-12) with the Colts. • Baltimore CB-Sheldon Price was with the Colts for three seasons (2013-15).
NFL CONNECTIONS • Colts CB-Darius Butler (2009-2010) and WR-Josh Boyce (2013-15) were teammates with Ravens CB-Kyle Arrington (2009-2014) in New England. Boyce also played with Ravens QB-Ryan Mallett (2011-13) during his stay with the Patriots. • Butler also spent one season (2009) with Baltimore TE-Benjamin Watson in New England. • Indianapolis CB-Patrick Robinson played alongside Ravens ILB-Kavell Connor in San Diego in 2015. • Watson played in New Orleans with Colts CB-Patrick Robinson for two seasons (2013-14). • Ravens CB-Will Davis was teammates with Colts RB-Trey Williams in Miami in 2015. • Colts ILB-Nate Irving (2011-14) and S-Mike Adams (2012-13) both played with Ravens OLB-Elvis Dumervil (2006-2012) in Denver. • Indianapolis RB-Robert Turbin played in Seattle with Baltimore WRChris Matthews for two seasons (2014-15). • Baltimore RB-Justin Forsett played with Colts S-Winston Guy in Jacksonville in 2013. • Ravens QB-Josh Johnson and Colts ILB-D’Qwell Jackson played one season (2012) together in Cleveland. • Johnson also played one season (2014) with Indianapolis RB-Frank Gore in San Francisco. • Jackson (2006-2013) and Adams (2007-2011) both played with Watson (2010-12) in Cleveland. • Indianapolis CB-Darius Butler spent one season (2011) in Carolina with Baltimore WR-Steve Smith Sr. • Colts Offensive Coordinator Rob Chudzinski spent two years (201112) in Carolina with Smith Sr. • Colts K-Adam Vinatieri played two seasons (2004-05) with Watson in New England. • Indianapolis QB-Scott Tolzien and RB-Jordan Todman were teammates with Baltimore CB-Shareece Wright for one season (2011) in San Diego. • Colts Defensive Backs Coach Greg Williams and Connor were to-
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS • Colts S-Clayton Geathers (2010-14) was teammates with Ravens WR-Kamar Aiken (2007-2010) and WR-Breshad Perriman (2012-14) at Central Florida. • Indianapolis T-Kevin Graf (2012-13) and DE-Delvon Simmons (2013-15) were teammates with Baltimore RB-Javorius Allen (201214) at USC. • Ravens TE-Nick Boyle and Colts NT-Zach Kerr played two seasons (2012-13) together at Delaware. • Indianapolis CB-D’Joun Smith and Baltimore DT-Trevon Coley played together for three seasons (2012-14) at Florida Atlantic. • Colts TE-Dwayne Allen spent two seasons (2008-09) with Ravens ILB-Kavell Connor at Clemson. • Indianapolis C-Austin Blythe (2011-15) and WR-Tevaun Smith (2012-15) played with Baltimore DT-Carl Davis (2011-14) at Iowa. • Colts RB-Robert Turbin (2011) and CB-Tay Glover-Wright (2012) were teammates with Ravens CB-Will Davis (2011-12) at Utah State.
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2015 TEAM LEADERS
gether in San Diego for two seasons (2014-15). • Indianapolis Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Joe Philbin (2012-15) and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Darren Krein (2011-15) coached Baltimore CB-Will Davis (2013-15) and WR-Mike Wallace (2013-14) in Miami. • Krein coached Forsett for two seasons (2008-09) in Seattle. • Colts Quarterbacks Coach Brian Schottenheimer spent two seasons (2010-11) with Ravens G-Vladimir Ducasse in New York with the Jets. • Colts Defensive Backs Coach Greg Williams (2009-2015) spent time with Ravens DE-Lawrence Guy (2013-14) and Wright (2011-14) in San Diego. • Indianapolis Offensive Assistant/Assistant Quarterbacks Coach Tim Berbenich (2006-2011) coached Baltimore G/C- Jeremy Zuttah (2008-2013) and Johnson (2008-2011) in Tampa Bay. • Colts Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon coached Ravens S-Kendrick Lewis for one year (2012) in Kansas City.
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PASSING YARDS A. Luck......................... 1,881 J. Flacco......................... 2,791 M. Hasselbeck ............. 1,690 R. Mallett ........................... 566 C. Whitehurst .................. 150 J. Clausen ......................... 555 RUSHING YARDS F. Gore ........................... 967 J. Forsett ........................... 641 A. Luck............................ 196 J. Allen .............................. 514 A. Bradshaw ..................... 85 T. West.............................. 180 RECEIVING YARDS T. Hilton ....................... 1,124 K. Aiken............................. 944 D. Moncrief ..................... 733 S. Smith ............................ 670 A. Johnson...................... 503 C. Gillmore ........................ 412 POINTS SCORED A. Vinatieri ...................... 107 J. Tucker ........................... 128 F. Gore ............................. 42 K. Aiken............................... 30 D. Moncrief ....................... 36 Two players......................... 24 INTERCEPTIONS M. Adams ........................... 5 J. Smith ................................. 3 D. Lowery ........................... 4 W. Hill.................................... 1 V. Davis .............................. 4 L. Webb................................. 1 Four players........................ 1 D. Smith ................................ 1 SACKS K. Langford ...................... 7.0 R. Mathis ......................... 7.0 Five players ..................... 3.0
E. Dumervil ........................ 6.0 Z. Smith.............................. 5.5 L. Guy ................................ 4.5
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS (AVG.) Q. Bray .................570 (27.1) K. Clay ....................343 (24.5) G. Whalen.............244 (27.1) J. Ross ....................205 (29.3) T. Varga ................151 (25.2) R. Mostert ...............164 (32.8) PUNT RETURN YARDS (AVG.) Q. Bray ...................166 (7.9) K. Clay ....................244 (10.6) G. Whalen.................85 (7.1) J. Ross ....................109 (10.9) T. Hilton ....................16 (4.0) M. Campanaro ..........49 (16.3) PUNTING YARDS (GROSS/NET AVG.) P. McAfee ....4,052 (47.7/41.7) S. Koch ........3,454 (46.7/42.9) FIELD GOALS A. Vinatieri ... 25/27 (92.59%) J. Tucker .......... 33/40 (82.5%)
2015 FINAL REGULAR SEASON OFFENSIVE RANKINGS Tm IND Rank BAL Rank
Yds/ Gm 321.4 28 359.3 14
Rush Rush Yds/ Yds/ Yds/ Play Gm Play 4.89 89.9 3.63 32 29 31 5.31 92.4 3.86 22 26 24
Yds/ Gm 379.1 26 337.4 8
Rush Rush Yds/ Yds/ Gm Play 122.0 4.32 25 23 103.8 3.97 12 10
Pass Yds/ Gm 231.5 22 266.9 8
Pass Sks/ 1st Yds/ Int. Pass Dwns/ Play Pct. Att. Gm 5.98 3.07 5.98% 19.4 31 27 14 22 6.32 3.11 3.55% 20.2 26 29 1 16
Punt Rtrn Avg. 6.9 27 11.3 3
Kick 3rd Rtrn FG Dwn Avg. Pct. Pct. 24.3 92.59 40.00 13 4 14 25.2 82.50 37.61 7 21 23
4th Red Goal Dwn Zone to Go Pct. Pct. Pct. 53.85 53.06 66.67 10t 21 18t 50.00 48.94 66.67 15t 26 18t
Avg. Pts/ TOP Gm 29:32 20.8 22 24 29:58 20.5 20 25
2015 FINAL REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE RANKINGS Tm IND Rank BAL Rank
Yds/ Play 5.66 26 5.40 13
Pass Yds/ Gm 257.1 24 233.6 10
Pass Sks/ 1st Yds/ Int. Pass Dwns/ Play Pct. Att. Gm 7.03 2.91 5.98% 20.7 20 6 22 23 6.86 1.10 6.79% 19.4 16 32 13 12
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Punt Rtrn Avg. 10.7 28 5.0 2
Kick 3rd 4th Rtrn Dwn Dwn Avg. Pct. Pct. 19.5 39.21 71.43 3 17 30 25.4 39.81 44.44 23 19 10t
Red Goal Zone to Go Pct. Pct. 62.26 69.70 26t 18 53.19 65.00 11 10t
Pts/ Gm 25.5 25 25.1 24
Pt Diff/ Gm -4.7 25t -4.6 24
Yd Diff/ Gm -57.8 30 21.9 11
COLTS OFFSEASON MOVES COLTS FREE AGENT ACQUISITIONS WR-JOSH BOYCE Boyce most recently spent time with the New England Patriots. He has played in 10 career NFL games (three starts) and totaled nine receptions for 121 yards and nine kickoff returns for 214 yards. Boyce spent the entire 2015 offseason and training camp with the Patriots before being waived on September 1, 2015. He was originally selected by the Patriots in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of TCU. CB-PATRICK ROBINSON Robinson most recently spent time with the San Diego Chargers. He has played in 74 career NFL games (43 starts) and totaled 234 tackles (191 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 54 passes defensed, 10 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), two forced fumbles, 10 special teams tackles and two blocked kicks. Robinson has seen action in three postseason contests (two starts) and compiled nine tackles (six solo), two passes defensed and two special teams tackles. He spent the first five seasons (2010-2014) of his career with the New Orleans Saints after being selected by the team in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft out of Florida State. In 2015, Robinson played in all 16 games (10 starts) and registered 49 tackles (42 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, eight passes defensed and one interception for the Chargers. RB-JORDAN TODMAN Todman spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has played in 44 career NFL games (three starts) and totaled 115 carries for 472 yards (4.1 avg.) and three touchdowns, 40 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns and 69 kickoff returns for 1,784 yards. He has seen action in two postseason contests and tallied 16 carries for 71 yards. In 2015, Todman played in 11 games for the Steelers and registered four carries for 22 yards and had one kickoff return for 22 yards. He saw action in two postseason contests and registered 16 carries for 71 yards. QB-SCOTT TOLZIEN Tolzien spent the last three seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2013-15). He has played in six career NFL games (two starts) and completed 56-of-91 passes for 721 yards with one touchdown and five interceptions. Additionally, Tolzien has carried the ball eight times for 52 yards and one touchdown. Prior to Green Bay, he spent time with the San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers. In 2015, Tolzien served as the No. 2 quarterback in Green Bay for all 16 games and saw limited action in three contests. He spent the entire 2014 season on the Packers 53-man roster and was a gameday inactive for the first 15 games of the season. RB-ROBERT TURBIN Turbin most recently spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns last season. He has played in 58 career NFL games (three starts) and totaled 281 carries for 1,127 yards (4.0 avg.) and one touchdown. Additionally, Turbin has caught 50 passes for 450 yards and two touchdowns in his time with the Cowboys, Browns and Seattle Seahawks (2012-14). He has seen action in eight postseason contests and registered 37 carries for 128 yards and tallied five receptions for 50 yards. Turbin won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 as a member of the Seahawks. In 2015, he played in three games for the Browns and tallied 18 carries for 60 yards and two receptions for eight yards before being waived on November 10. Turbin signed with the Cowboys eight days later. He appeared in the final seven contests of the season with Dallas and compiled 32 carries for 139 yards and one touchdown and five receptions for 15 yards.
NOTABLE RE-SIGNINGS TE-DWAYNE ALLEN Allen was selected by the Colts in the third round (64th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has played in 43 career NFL games (42 starts) and caught 91 passes for 1,045 yards and 13 touchdowns. Allen has also appeared in four postseason contests (three starts) and collected 15 receptions for 141 yards and one touchdown. In 2015, he saw action in 13 games (12 starts) and caught 16 passes for 109 yards and one touchdown. TE-JACK DOYLE Doyle has spent the last three seasons with the Colts after being claimed by the team off waivers from the Tennessee Titans on September 1, 2013. The Indianapolis native has played in 47 career games (seven starts) and caught 35 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns. Doyle has seen action in five postseason contests (one start) and totaled seven receptions for 30 yards. In 2015, he appeared in all 16 games (two starts) and caught 12 passes for 72 yards and one touchdown. K-ADAM VINATIERI Vinatieri was originally signed by the Colts as an unrestricted free agent on March 22, 2006. In Indianapolis, Vinatieri has converted 240-of-277 field goal attempts (86.6 percent) and 375-of-381 PATs for 1,095 points. He owns the Colts record for points scored, extra points made and field goals made. Over the last two seasons (2014-15), Vinatieri has the highest field goal percentage in the league (94.8) after making 55-of-58 field goals attempts. In 2015, he converted 25-of-27 field goals (92.6 percent) and 32-of-35 PATs for 107 points. It marked his 18th 100-point season of his career, which extended an NFL record. Vinatieri was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November after he converted all 11 field goal attempts in the month and was the only kicker in the league to record a perfect percentage with 10-or-more kicks. He also added 9-of-10 PATs for 42 points in November.
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2016 DRAFT CLASS COLTS 2016 NFL DRAFT CLASS
RYAN KELLY CENTER ALABAMA FIRST ROUND (18TH OVERALL)
LE’RAVEN CLARK TACKLE TEXAS TECH THIRD ROUND (82ND OVERALL)
Kelly played in 46 games (36 starts) at the University of Alabama where he was a three-year starter at center and helped the Crimson Tide to three National Championships in 2011, 2012 and 2015. Kelly did not allow a sack over his final two seasons in Tuscaloosa and missed just 15 assignments on 1,818 snaps during that span.
As the anchor of the Red Raider offensive line, Clark started all 51 games over his four-year collegiate career. Clark was tabbed a threetime All-Big 12 first-team selection by the Associated Press in each of his three seasons playing at left tackle from 2013-15. He served as a team captain in 2015 and started all 13 games en route to earning First Team All-Big 12 honors for the third consecutive season from the league’s coaches, ESPN and The Associated Press.
As a senior in 2015, he started all 15 games for the National Championship-winning Crimson Tide en route to being named the Rimington Trophy Award winner, given annually to the nation’s top center. Kelly was a consensus First Team All-America selection and earned first-team honors from Walter Camp, USA Today, Sporting News, FWAA and the AFCA. He was named Second Team Associated Press All-America and earned First Team All-SEC honors from the conference’s coaches and the AP. Kelly received the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which is given to the conference’s top lineman. He was also named SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2015.
HASSAN RIDGEWAY DEFENSIVE TACKLE TEXAS FOURTH ROUND (116TH OVERALL) Ridgeway appeared in 36 games (18 starts) at Texas and totaled 92 tackles (58 solo), 9.5 sacks, one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown).
T.J. GREEN SAFETY CLEMSON SECOND ROUND (57TH OVERALL)
In 2015, Ridgeway played in 11 games (eight starts) and totaled 36 tackles (24 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and a team-leading two fumble recoveries. He earned All-Big 12 honorable mention honors and was named a First Team All-Big 12 choice by ESPN.com.
Green saw action in 26 games (16 starts) in three seasons at Clemson, finishing his career with 162 tackles (124 solo), 1.0 sack, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one interception. Green also spent time as a kick returner in college, tallying 24 returns for 505 yards (21.0 avg.).
ANTONIO MORRISON INSIDE LINEBACKER FLORIDA FOURTH ROUND (125TH OVERALL)
In 2015, he started all 15 games for the Tigers and finished the season as the team’s third-leading tackler with 130 stops (102 solo). Green also had 5.0 tackles for loss, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and 1.0 sack for the No. 10-ranked defense in the nation. He helped aide the Tigers to a 14-1 season and a berth in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Green originally began his collegiate career as a wide receiver prior to moving to safety after the 2013 season.
As a four-year starter, Morrison totaled 294 tackles (126 solo), 21.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes defensed, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception at Florida. In 2015, Morrison was a Butkus Award Semifinalist and a unanimous First Team All-SEC selection as a senior after starting all 14 games and leading the team in tackles for the second straight year with 103 (42 solo). He added 2.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble en route to becoming the first Florida player to post back-to-back 100-tackle seasons since 1992-93.
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2016 DRAFT CLASS COLTS 2016 NFL DRAFT CLASS JOE HAEG TACKLE NORTH DAKOTA STATE FIFTH ROUND (155TH OVERALL)
AUSTIN BLYTHE CENTER IOWA SEVENTH ROUND (248TH OVERALL)
Haeg was a four-year starter and helped lead North Dakota State to the NCAA Division I FCS National Championship all five years he was a member of the program. Haeg was a First Team All-America choice in 2014 and 2015 as the former walk-on saw action at both the right and left tackle spots during his collegiate career with the Bison. A 60-game starter, he garnered numerous honors throughout his time at North Dakota State, including being named to the 2015 Walter Camp FCS All-America Team, 2015 STATS All-America first-team and receiving an invite to the 2016 Senior Bowl.
Blythe started 51-of-52 career games as a four-year starter at Iowa. In 2015, Blythe helped bolster a Hawkeye offensive line that allowed the team to start the season 12-0 and earn a spot in the Big Ten Championship and Rose Bowl games. He was one of three finalists for the Rimington Award, given annually to the nation’s top center, after starting all 14 games as a senior captain. Blythe was an All-America third-team selection by The Associated Press and Athlon Sports, an All-America fourth-team choice by Phil Steele and earned All-America honorable mention accolades from SI.com. He was also a Second Team All-Big Ten honoree by the league’s coaches and media, The Associated Press and Phil Steele.
As a senior in 2015, Haeg started all 15 games at left tackle and graded out at 91 percent during the regular season with 45 knockdowns in 11 games. He anchored an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks (1.07 per game) and tackles for loss (4.20 per game) in the Missouri Valley Conference. TREVOR BATES OUTSIDE LINEBACKER MAINE SEVENTH ROUND (239TH OVERALL) Bates appeared in 46 games at Maine and finished with 207 tackles (106 solo), 19.0 sacks, 10 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) and three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). He garnered various honors over his collegiate career including the team’s most valuable player, CFPA National Defensive Lineman of the Week, Second Team All-CAA, Third Team All-CAA, All-CAA Academic Honors and CAA Defensive Player of the Week. In 2015, Bates played in 11 games for the Black Bears and totaled 57 tackles (31 solo), 7.5 sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery (returned for a touchdown).
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COLTS NOTES MILESTONES REACHED IN 2015 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS • With a victory in Week 5 at Houston (10/8), Indianapolis improved its consecutive win streak within the AFC South Division to 16 games, which set an NFL record. COLTS DEFENSE • In Week 3 at Tennessee (9/27), safety Dwight Lowery intercepted Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota and returned the ball 69 yards for a touchdown for the team’s first defensive touchdown of the season. • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/18), safety Mike Adams intercepted Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and returned the ball 14 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six was the second for the Colts on the season. • In Week 9 vs. Denver (11/8), the Colts shutout the Broncos in the first half (only points allowed came from a punt return touchdown) and limited Denver to 95 net yards (15 rushing, 80 passing) and six first downs. Indianapolis finished the game limiting the Broncos to 35 rushing yards, which is the lowest total allowed since a 2014 Week 7 shutout victory against Cincinnati (32). • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), Indianapolis recorded four turnovers (three interceptions and one fumble recovery). It marked the most interceptions for the Colts in a game since Dec. 1, 2013 against Tennessee. Inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson intercepted Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and returned the ball six yards for a touchdown. It marked the team’s third pick-six of the season. • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), the Colts shutout the Buccaneers in the second half and recorded 5.0 sacks, the most for the team dating back to Nov. 30, 2014 against Washington (6.0). • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), outside linebacker Robert Mathis recovered a Jaguars fumbled snap in the end zone for the team’s fourth defensive touchdown of the season. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), Indianapolis recorded 6.0 sacks, which was their most for a game last season and the most dating back to Nov. 30, 2014 against Washington (6.0). Defensive end Kendall Langford, outside linebacker Robert Mathis and defensive tackle T.Y. McGill each recorded 2.0 sacks. It marked the first time the Colts had three players with multiple sacks in a single game since Sept. 4, 1983 (Greg Bracelin, Vernon Maxwell, Donnell Thompson). Defensive tackle T.Y. McGill gave the Colts their first points of the game when he sacked Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the end zone for a safety in the first quarter. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman intercepted Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger in the third quarter and returned the ball 23 yards for a touchdown. The Colts defense finished the year with five touchdowns, which is tied for the most in a single season in franchise history dating back to 1975 and 1994. COLTS OFFENSE • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/18), Indianapolis scored on their opening possession for the first time all season when Donte Moncrief caught a fourth-down fade pass from Andrew Luck at the 7:16 mark in the first quarter. The scoring drive consisted of 13 plays over 89 yards. Additionally, the Colts topped 400 total yards (409) for the first time all season. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), quarterback Josh Freeman started the game and led the Colts to a 30-24 victory. With the win, Indianapolis earned their sixth victory of the season while starting a backup quarterback (Matt Hasselbeck went 5-3), which led the league. COLTS SPECIAL TEAMS • In 2015, the Colts allowed only 156 kickoff return yards, which is an NFL record. The Baltimore Ravens with 229 in 2015 and the Brooklyn Dodgers with 225 in 1943 follow. Indianapolis also set the highest touchback percentage (87.0) since the Super Bowl era in 1970. The Colts are followed by the 2015 Baltimore Ravens (85.1) and 1992 Denver Broncos (78.8). S-MIKE ADAMS • In Week 5 at Houston (10/8), he compiled five tackles (three solo), three passes defensed and two interceptions. It was the fourth multiple-interception game of his career and the first since 2014 when he accomplished the feat on two occassions. Adams was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 5) for the first time in his career. • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/18), Adams intercepted Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and returned the ball 14 yards for a touchdown. It was Adams’ third interception in the last two games and his second career interception returned
for a touchdown. The pick-six was the second for the Colts on the season and the first since a Week 3 victory at Tennessee when Dwight Lowery recorded a 69-yard interception for a touchdown. • In Week 9 vs. Denver (11/8), he finished with one tackle, one interception and one pass defensed before leaving the game with an ankle injury in the second quarter. His interception of Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning in the second quarter tied the team record for the third-most interceptions through the first nine games of a season (5) and also tied him for the league-lead last season. • In Week 13 at Pittsburgh (12/6), he totaled 11 tackles (10 solo) and one forced fumble. The forced fumble was his first of the season and the seventh of his career. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he recorded four tackles, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble. He tallied a sack-forced fumble in the second quarter. It marked his first sack of the season and his first dating back to 2012 as a member of the Denver Broncos. The forced fumble was his second of the season. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he made his 100th career start and finished with seven tackles (five solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. It was his first fumble recovery of the season and the 10th of his career. DT-HENRY ANDERSON • In Week 1 at Buffalo (9/13), he registered his first career NFL start at defensive tackle and finished with 10 tackles (eight solo) and 3.0 tackles for loss. WR-QUAN BRAY • In Week 13 at Pittsburgh (12/6), he returned three kickoffs for 93 yards with a long of 60. The 60-yard return was the longest for the team last season and the longest since Josh Cribbs’ 76-yard return against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 28, 2014. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he returned four punts for 67 yards (16.8 avg.) with a long of 33 yards and contributed with three kickoff returns for 80 yards (26.7 avg.). He returned a punt 33 yards in the second quarter, which was the longest punt return for the team dating back to Dec. 15, 2013 (Griff Whalen, 51 yards). Bray added 19 yards on his next return and finished with 67 in the game. That total is tied for the most in a contest dating back to Nov. 25, 2012 (T.Y. Hilton, 111 yards). CB-DARIUS BUTLER • In Week 9 vs. Denver (11/8), he registered two tackles, one interception and one pass defensed en route to being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. It marked the second time he has earned the award in his career as he won the honor in Week 10 of the 2012 season. His interception of Peyton Manning in the fourth quarter helped the Colts seal their victory over the Broncos. OLB-TRENT COLE • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he recorded three tackles (two solo) and 1.0 sack. His sack of Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter marked his first as a member of the Colts. Winston became the 51st different quarterback that Cole has sacked en route to number 86.5 of his career. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he registered his second sack of the season while contributing six tackles (four solo), 1.0 tackle for loss and one forced fumble. In the first quarter, Cole sacked Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles and forced a fumble on the play. Bortles became the 52nd different quarterback that Cole has sacked in his career, bringing his regular season career total to 87.5. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he tallied two tackles (one solo) and 1.0 sack. The sack marked his third of the season and his second in as many games while increasing his career total to 88.5. CB-VONTAE DAVIS • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he totaled five tackles (four solo), one interception and two passes defensed. The pick marked his third of the season and the 20th of his career. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he appeared in his 100th career game and finished with five tackles (four solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, one interception and one pass defensed. The interception was his fourth of the season and his second in as many games. WR-PHILLIP DORSETT • In Week 3 at Tennessee (9/27), he caught two receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown. The score marked the first of his NFL career. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), he recorded 28 receiving yards and set a
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COLTS NOTES MILESTONES REACHED IN 2015 career high with four receptions. S-CLAYTON GEATHERS • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he registered his first career NFL start at safety and tied for second on the team with nine tackles. He also added one special teams tackle. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he finished with one tackle and one fumble recovery. The fumble recovery was the first of his career. T-DENZELLE GOOD • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he made his first career start at right tackle. RB-FRANK GORE • In Week 3 at Tennessee, he led the team in rushing with 14 carries for 86 yards (6.1 avg.) and two touchdowns. It marked his 11th career multiple-touchdown game as he tied his career-high of two. His performance also marked the first time since 2013 that a Colts running back tallied two rushing touchdowns in a game. With 86 rushing yards, he passed O.J. Simpson (11,236) and Corey Dillon (11,241) for the 18th-most rushing yards in NFL history. • In Week 5 at Houston, he totaled 22 carries for 98 yards (4.5 avg.) and one touchdown. He passed John Riggins (11,352) and Steven Jackson (11,388) for the 17th and 18th-most rushing yards in NFL history. His 98 rushing yards were the most for the Colts in a game dating back to Dec. 16, 2012 (Vick Ballard, 105 vs. Houston). With 22 carries, Gore topped 2,500 rushes for his career. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he totaled nine carries for 43 yards (4.8 avg.) and added five receptions for 32 yards. With nine rushes, he passed Fred Taylor (2,534) for the 23rd-most carries in NFL history. • In Week 8 at Carolina (11/2), he carried the ball 22 times for 70 yards (3.2 avg.). With 22 rushes, he passed Jamal Lewis for the 22nd-most in NFL history and tied Ottis Anderson for the 21st-most. • In Week 9 vs. Denver (11/8), he tallied 28 rushes for 83 yards and one touchdown. He also added one reception for 19 yards. His 28 carries were his most in a game dating back to Oct. 30, 2011 against Cleveland. He passed Ottis Anderson (2,562) for the 21st-most rushes in NFL history. His 19-yard reception helped him surpass 3,000 receiving yards for his career. • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he totaled 14 carries for 34 yards and led the team with five receptions for 46 yards. With 34 rushing yards, he passed Fred Taylor (11,695) for the 15th-most rushing yards in NFL history. • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he carried the ball 19 times for 24 yards. With 19 rushes, he passed Corey Dillon (2,618) for the 20th-most and Ricky Watters (2,622) for the 19th-most carries in NFL history. • In Week 13 at Pittsburgh (12/6), he totaled 13 carries for 45 yards and added three receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown. With 94 yards from scrimmage, Gore surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown (14,811) for the 23rd-most and Ricky Watters (14,891) for the 22nd-most yards from scrimmage all-time in NFL history. His nine-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter was his first receiving touchdown of the season and the 12th of his career. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he led the team with 16 carries for 44 yards while adding one catch for 15 yards. With 59 yards from scrimmage, he reached 15,000 for his career. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he totaled 15 carries for 85 yards and two touchdowns and added two receptions for 10 yards. His 891 rushing yards on the season are the most by a Colts running back dating back to 2007 (Joseph Addai, 1,072). With 15 carries, he passed Warrick Dunn (2,669) for the 18th-most and Thomas Jones (2,678) for the 17th-most rushing attempts in NFL history. With 95 yards from scrimmage, he passed Steven Jackson (15,051) for the 21st-most and Jerome Bettis (15,111) for the 20th-most yards from scrimmage in NFL history. His 37-yard touchdown run in the first quarter was his longest of the season and the longest for the Colts dating back to Nov. 30, 2014 (Daniel Herron, 49yard touchdown). Gore added his second touchdown of the game in the second quarter to tie his single-game career-high with two rushing touchdowns, which he has accomplished 12 times in his career. His six rushing touchdowns on the season are his most since 2013 (nine) as a member of San Francisco. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), he registered 19 carries for 76 yards in his 150th career start. With 76 rushing yards, Gore became the 15th player in NFL history to log 12,000 career rushing yards. He finished with 967 rushing yards on the season, which is the most for a Colts running back since 2007 (Joseph Addai, 1,072). With 76 yards from scrimmage, Gore passed Tim Brown (15,124) for the 19th-most and Tony Gonzalez (15,141) for the 18th-most yards from scrimmage in NFL history.
WR-T.Y. HILTON • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/8), he caught his first touchdown reception of the season on a three-yard grab in the second quarter. It was his 20th-career touchdown reception. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he registered four receptions for 150 yards, two touchdowns and a career-long 87-yard catch. It was his fifth career multiple-touchdown game and his first since Dec. 7, 2014 at Cleveland. With 150 yards, he tied Lenny Moore (17) for the fifth-most 100-plus yard games in Colts history. He tied Jerry Rice and Torry Holt for the eighth-most 100-yard games in a player’s first four seasons in NFL history. • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he caught two passes for 21 yards and topped 4,000 receiving yards for his career. • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he recorded six receptions for 95 yards and two touchdowns. It marked his sixth career game with two or more touchdown receptions. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he caught four passes for 132 yards (33.0 avg.). He had receptions of 57, 41 and 14 yards to give him a first half total of 112 yards. That tied for the third-largest first half total of his career (112 at Pittsburgh, 10/26/14). With 132 yards, he tied Jimmy Orr (18) for the fourth-most 100-plus yard games in Colts history. Hilton tied John Jefferson for the seventh-most 100yard games in a player’s first four seasons in NFL history. The 100-yard contest was also the fourth of his career against Jacksonville. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he made three receptions for 29 yards. With 29 receiving yards, he recorded his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season. He joined Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne as the only receivers in franchise history to record three or more 1,000-yard seasons. ILB-NATE IRVING • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he tallied two tackles, 1.0 sack and one pass defensed. His sack of Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter was his first as a member of the Colts and the third of his career. • In Week 13 at Pittsburgh (12/6), he registered his second start of the season and finished with seven tackles (two solo), one pass defensed and one forced fumble. The forced fumble was the first of his career. ILB-D’QWELL JACKSON • In Week 4 vs. Jacksonville (10/4), he led the team with a career-high 21 tackles (12 solo) and added 1.0 tackle for loss and one pass defensed. • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he led the team with 10 tackles (six solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and one interception returned for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, he notched his first interception of the season and returned it six yards for a touchdown. The pick-six was the second of his career and his first dating back to Sept. 9, 2012 vs. Philadelphia. His sack of Matt Ryan in the fourth quarter was his first of the season. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he tied for the team lead with nine tackles (seven solo) and added 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss and a single-game career-best four passes defensed. His sack of Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles in the first quarter was his third of the season and his third in his last four games. NT-ZACH KERR • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he set a new single-game career high with five tackles while adding 1.0 tackle for loss and one pass defensed. DE-KENDALL LANGFORD • In Week 4 vs. Jacksonville, he registered his first sack (16.5 for his career) as a member of the Colts when he brought down Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles in the second quarter, which forced a punt. He also contributed two tackles and one pass defensed. • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he started his 100th career game and extended his streak of consecutive games played to 121, which is tied for the most among active defensive linemen in the league. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he totaled six tackles (five solo), 2.0 sacks and one pass defensed. His 2.0 sacks tied his single-game career-high and his 6.0 sacks in 2015 established a new season-best. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), he posted two tackles, 1.0 sack and one pass defensed. Langford sacked Titans quarterback Alex Tanney in the fourth quarter to force a Tennessee punt. He recorded 4.0 sacks in his last three games and ended the season tied with Robert Mathis for the team lead in sacks (7.0).
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COLTS NOTES MILESTONES REACHED IN 2015 QB-ANDREW LUCK • Reached 13,000 passing yards for his career after completing 26-of-49 passes for 243 yards in Week 1 at Buffalo (9/13) becoming the third-fastest quarterback to reach that plateau (49 games). Only Kurt Warner and Matthew Stafford (46 games) reached the mark faster. • With 21 completions in Week 2 vs. the New York Jets (9/21), he tied John Unitas for the second-most 20-plus completion games in Colts history with 33. • In Week 3 at Tennessee (9/27), he completed 18-of-30 passes for 260 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for an 82.6 passer rating. The game marked his 13th career fourth quarter or overtime game-winning drive and his two touchdowns marked his 30th career game with multiple touchdown passes. He completed 9-of-11 passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/18), he connected on 30-of-50 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns for a 98.1 passer rating. It signified his 20th career 300-yard passing game, and he passed John Unitas for the second-most 20-plus completion games in Colts history. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he completed 23-of-44 passes for 333 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions for an 81.0 passer rating. His first touchdown pass of the game was a career-long 87 yards to wide receiver T.Y. Hilton in the third quarter. It was the longest in Colts history since October 3, 2011 at Tampa Bay when Curtis Painter connected on an 87-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon. The touchdown also marked the team’s longest offensive score at home since 1975 (Bert Jones to Roger Carr, 90 yards). Luck threw his third touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter to mark the sixth time in his career that he threw three-or-more touchdown passes in a second half/overtime. With 44 passing attempts, he reached 2,000 for his career becoming the third-fastest quarterback to reach that mark (53 games). Matthew Stafford accomplished the feat in 49 games and Drew Bledsoe reached 2,000 attempts in 50 games. • In Week 9 vs. Denver (11/8), he completed 21-of-36 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns for a 98.4 passer rating. His first touchdown pass of the game came in the second quarter on a three-yard throw to tight end Jack Doyle. The score marked his 100th career touchdown pass tying him with Matthew Stafford for the fourth-fastest (55 games) to reach the milestone in NFL history. His second touchdown pass of the game was an eight-yard connection with running back Ahmad Bradshaw in the fourth quarter. It was his NFL-high ninth fourth quarter touchdown pass of the season. OLB-ROBERT MATHIS • In Week 2 vs. the New York Jets (9/21), he made his regular season debut and played in his first game dating back to a divisional playoff loss at New England on Jan. 11, 2014. Mathis finished the game with one tackle and one quarterback hurry. • Recorded 1.0 sack in Week 3 at Tennessee (9/27) to pass former teammate Dwight Freeney for the 20th-most in NFL history (112.0). His career sack total is also a franchise record. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he logged his 100th career start and registered his second sack of the season to tie Sean Jones (113.0) for the 19th-most sacks in NFL history. He also added two tackles. • In Week 8 at Carolina (11/2), he finished with 2.0 sacks to bring him to 115.0 sacks for his career. His first sack of the game moved him past Sean Jones (113.0) and Dwight Freeney (113.5) for the 19th-most in NFL history. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he contributed with his second career touchdown on a Jaguars fumbled snap in the second quarter. He recovered the ball in the end zone to give the Colts a 13-3 lead. The fumble recovery was the 15th of his career. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he totaled three tackles (two solo), 1.0 sack and one forced fumble. He notched his fifth sack of the season and forced a fumble on the play in the third quarter. It was the 116th career sack for Mathis, which passed Dwight Freeney (115.5) for the 19th-most in NFL history. He also improved his NFL record with his 44th career sack-forced fumble. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he compiled five tackles (four solo) and 2.0 sacks. He recorded his 29th career multiple-sack game, which extended his franchise record. His second sack of the game came on Miami’s final possession on a fourth down attempt and helped seal the win for Indianapolis. It was his seventh of the season and number 118.0 for his career. P-PAT McAFEE • In Week 1 at Buffalo (9/13), he finished the game with four punts for 177 yards (44.3 avg.). With 177 punting yards, he surpassed 20,000 for his career.
• In Week 3 at Tennessee (9/27), he totaled five punts for a 49.8 average with a long kick of 54 yards and one punt pinned inside the 20-yard line. He also contributed six kickoff touchbacks and was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance. • In Week 5 at Houston (10/8), he totaled three punts for a 49.0 average, including two pinned inside the 20-yard line and a long of 53 yards. He also added six kickoff touchbacks appearing in his 100th career game. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he set a career high with 10 punts and 517 punting yards. He averaged 51.7 yards (45.3 net) and contributed with one punt pinned inside the 20-yard line. He registered long punts of 60 and 61 yards. His 51.7 average tied Rohn Stark’s franchise record of 15 career games with a 50.0plus punting average. • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he totaled five punts for a 52.0 average and a 47.8 net. His performance included a long kick of 60 yards and two punts pinned inside the 20-yard line. With his 52.0 punting average, McAfee set a new franchise record for the most career games with a 50.0-plus average (16), surpassing Rohn Stark’s previous record of 15. • In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he finished with seven punts for a 41.1 average and five kicks pinned inside the 20-yard line. With a 41.1 average, he passed Hunter Smith (89) for the third-most career games with a 40.0-plus punting average in franchise history. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he totaled five punts for a 51.0 avg. (44.0 net) with a long kick of 63 yards and one punt pinned inside the 20-yard line. It marked his fourth game in 2015 with a 50.0-plus punting average as he increased his career franchise record to 18 such games. His 63-yard punt tied his season long, which he recorded in Week 14 at Jacksonville. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), he totaled five punts for a 43.2 average (41.4 net) with a long kick of 58 yards and two punts pinned inside the 20-yard line. He also contributed seven touchbacks. McAfee led the NFL in kickoff touchback percentage with a 90.5 mark, which also set a new single-season career-high. He tallied 67 touchbacks on 74 kickoffs in 2015. DT-T.Y. McGILL • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he totaled three tackles (two solo) and the first two sacks of his career. His first career sack came in the first quarter when he brought down quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the end zone for a safety. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), he totaled one tackle and 1.0 sack. His sack in the first quarter forced a Titans punt. It was his third sack in his last two games. ILB-JOSH McNary • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he started his first game of the season at WILL linebacker and tied for the team high with nine tackles (three solo). WR-DONTE MONCRIEF • In Week 2 vs. the New York Jets (9/21), he led the team with seven receptions for 122 yards. His seven catches tied his career-high, which he originally set on Oct. 26, 2014 at Pittsburgh. His receiving yardage total was the second-most for a single game in his career. Moncrief recorded his third career 100-yard receiving game and scored at least one touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time of his career. • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/18), he caught six passes for 69 yards and one touchdown. The score gave him his fourth touchdown of the season which surpassed his season-high of three set as a rookie in 2014. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he caught four passes for 34 yards and one touchdown. His five touchdowns on the season tied for the 13th-most by a Colts wide receiver through the first seven games of a season in franchise history. • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he recorded eight catches for 114 yards (14.3 avg.). His eight receptions set a new single-game career best while his 114 yards marked his fourth career 100-yard contest. Moncrief also topped 1,000 yards for his career. DT-DAVID PARRY • In Week 1 at Buffalo (9/13), he registered his first career NFL start at defensive tackle and tallied two tackles. • Was 1-of-10 rookies to start all 16 games in 2015. He was one of only two rookie defensive linemen to start all 16 games joininig Atlanta’s Vic Beasley. CB-D’JOUN SMITH • In Week 13 at Pittsburgh (12/6), he recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff of the game. The recovery was the first of his career.
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COLTS NOTES MILESTONES REACHED IN 2015 K-ADAM VINATIERI • In the fourth quarter of Week 2 vs. the New York Jets (9/21), he made an extra point attempt to pass Mike Vanderjagt for the most extra point attempts in Colts history. He also extended his streak of 197 consecutive extra points made dating back to 2010. • In Week 3 at Tennessee (9/27), he converted five extra points to pass Jason Hanson (2,150) for the third-most points scored in NFL history. With his first extra point of the game in the first quarter, he passed Mike Vanderjagt for the most extra points made in Colts history. He finished the game with five bringing his career total to 349 and extended his streak of consecutive extra points made to 202 dating back to 2010. • In Week 4 vs. Jacksonville (10/4), he converted 3-of-3 field goals (54, 32, 27) and one PAT for 10 points. He connected on a 27-yard field goal in overtime for his 25th career game-winning field goal, and on the kick, surpassed Mike Vanderjagt (217) for the most field goals made in Colts history. Vinatieri’s 32-yard field goal in the fourth quarter tied the game, and he became the first player in NFL history to eclipse 1,000 points with two different teams (New England and Indianapolis). His made PAT attempt in the second quarter extended his streak to 203 consecutive extra points made dating back to 2010. Vinatieri’s first made field goal of 54 yards in the first quarter tied for the third-longest of his career as he passed Vanderjagt (995) for the most points scored in Colts history. He also passed John Carney (478) for the fourth-most field goals made in NFL history. • In Week 5 at Houston (10/8), he converted 2-of-2 field goal attempts and three PATs for nine points. He appeared in his 295th career regular season game, which tied Darrell Green for the 12th-most all-time in NFL history. He extended his streak of consecutive extra points made to 206 dating back to 2010. • In Week 6 vs. New England (10/18), he converted 3-of-4 extra points, appearing in his 296th career regular season game, which tied Bruce Matthews for the 11thmost all-time in NFL history. Vinatieri had one extra point blocked at the end of the game, which ended his streak of 209 consecutive PATs made dating back to 2010. • In Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/25), he appeared in his 297th career regular season game, which tied Matt Stover for the 10th-most all-time in NFL history. He also converted 3-of-3 extra point attempts. • In Week 8 at Carolina (11/2), he connected on all four field goal attempts, including a 24-yard attempt as time expired in regulation. In overtime, he made a 50-yard field goal to break a tie with Jason Elam and Jason Hanson for the most overtime field goals made in NFL history with 10. • In Week 9 vs. Denver (11/8), he converted 2-of-2 field goals and all three PATs while appearing in his 299th career regular season game. His 43-yard field goal in the first quarter passed Jason Hanson (136) for the third-most field goals made from that distance in NFL history. His 55-yard made field goal in the fourth quarter was his longest as a member of the Colts (2006-2015), tied for the second longest of his career and tied for the third longest in Colts history. On the kick, he tied Jeff Wilkins, Josh Scobee and Neil Rackers (26) for the ninth-most field goals made from 50-plus yards in NFL history. • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he became the 10th player in NFL history to play in 300 career games. He converted his lone field goal attempt and added 3-of3 PATs for six points. With 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter, he connected on a 43-yard field goal to mark his 26th career game-winning kick in the fourth quarter or overtime. It was also his second game-winner this season (10/4 vs. Jacksonville). • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he converted 4-of-4 field goal attempts and one PAT for 13 points. He appeared in his 301st career regular season game, which is tied with John Kasey for the ninth most all-time in NFL history. The game marked the second time this season and the 19th time in his career that he finished a game with four-or-more field goals. His 26-yard field goal in the third quarter helped him pass John Carney (168) for the fourth-most field goals made from 20-29 yards in NFL history. • In Week 13 at Pittsburgh (12/6), he connected on one field goal and one extra point. He appeared in his 302nd career regular season game, which tied for seventh all-time in NFL history with Brett Favre and John Carney. • In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), he converted 3-of-3 field goals and one PAT for 10 points. He appeared in his 303rd career regular season game, which tied for the sixth-most all-time in NFL history with Jerry Rice. With his first field goal of the game, he passed Jason Hanson (495) for the third-most field goals made in NFL history. On his second converted field goal (21 yards), he passed John Carney (168) for the fourth-most field goals made from 20-29 yards in NFL history. He also extended his streak of field goals made to 20, which ranks fourth in team history.
• In Week 15 vs. Houston (12/20), he converted his lone field goal and PAT attempts for four points. He appeared in his 304th career regular season game, which passed Jerry Rice for the sixth-most in NFL history. Vinatieri also extended his consecutive field goals made to 21 dating back to Week 4 against Jacksonville. The streak ranks fourth in team history. • In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), he converted his lone field goal attempt and one PAT for four points. With his 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, he became the third player in NFL history to record 500 career field goals, joining Morten Andersen (565) and Gary Anderson (538). He increased his consecutive made field goals to 22, dating back to Week 4 against Jacksonville. The streak ranks fourth in team history. • In Week 17 vs. Tennessee (1/3), he converted 3-of-3 field goals and three PATs for 12 points. He finished the season perfect in field goals from 30-39 yards (6-of6) and 40-49 yards (8-of-8). Vinatieri converted his last 25 field goals dating back to a Week 4 contest against Jacksonville, which currently ranks fourth in team history. In the second quarter, he split the uprights on a 52-yard field goal for his second made field goal of the game. On the kick, he topped 100 points on the season for the 18th time in his career and his fourth consecutive season. The 18 100-point seasons extended his current NFL record. Vinatieri also set a franchise record for the most 50-plus-yard field goals made surpassing Dean Biasucci’s mark of 18. He also tied Mason Crosby and David Akers for the ninth-most field goals made from 50-plus yards in NFL history. On the year, he finished 4-of-5 on field goals of 50-plus-yards. Vinatieri’s 12 points on the day was his third-highest total in a single game this season. OLB-ERIK WALDEN • In Week 11 at Atlanta (11/22), he recorded his first forced fumble of the season and added four tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss. • In Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/29), he tallied four tackles and 2.0 sacks. It was his fourth career multiple-sack game.
2015 HONORS S-MIKE ADAMS Pro Bowl AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 5 CB-DARIUS BUTLER AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 9 CB-VONTAE DAVIS Pro Bowl WR-T.Y. HILTON Pro Bowl OLB-ROBERT MATHIS AFC Defensive Player of the Week - Week 16 P-PAT McAFEE AFC Special Teams Player of the Week - Week 3 K-ADAM VINATIERI AFC Special Teams Player of the Month - November
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COLTS NOTES DIVISIONAL DOMINANCE
IRONMEN
Since the AFC South was formed prior to the 2002 regular season, the Colts have won nine division titles. Over that time span, only New England (12) has won more division titles. Nine teams have won their division five-or-more times since 2002:
RB-FRANK GORE • Currently ranks second in consecutive games played (80) and first in consecutive starts (76) among active running backs in the NFL. Consecutive Regular Season Games Played, Active Players Only Running Backs Anthony Dixon FA 96 Frank Gore IND 80 Alfred Morris DAL 64 Lamar Miller HOU 53 Cedric Peerman CIN 50
MOST DIVISION TITLES SINCE 2002 Team Division Titles New England AFC East 12 Indianapolis AFC South 9 Green Bay NFC North 8 Seattle NFC West 7 Denver AFC West 6 Philadelphia NFC East 6 Pittsburgh AFC North 6 Carolina NFC South 5 San Diego AFC West 5
FINISHING STRONG Since 2010, the Colts have one of the best records in the league over the last four regular season games. Indianapolis is 17-7 (.708) over the final stretch, which is tied for second. BEST RECORDS IN THE FINAL FOUR GAMES OF THE REGULAR SEASON, SINCE 2010 Team W-L Record Win % New England Patriots 19-5 .792 Indianapolis Colts 17-7 .708 Carolina Panthers 17-7 .708 Pittsburgh Steelers 17-7 .708 Green Bay Packers 16-8 .667 Seattle Seahawks 16-8 .667
ILB-D’QWELL JACKSON • His 80 consecutive starts ranks tied for fourth among active linebackers in the NFL. Consecutive Regular Season Games Started, Active Players Only Linebackers David Harris NYJ 116 James Laurinaitis NO 112 Lawrence Timmons PIT 85 D’Qwell Jackson IND 80 Connor Barwin PHI 80 Ryan Kerrigan WAS 80
THE MAINSTAYS Seven players on the team started all 16 games for the Colts in 2015 (five players defensively and two players offensively). MOST STARTS FOR COLTS, 2015 SEASON Player Position Started Vontae Davis RCB 16 Frank Gore RB 16 D’Qwell Jackson MLB 16 Kendall Langford DE 16 Dwight Lowery FS 16 Jack Mewhort RT (2)/LG (14) 16 David Parry NT 16
Consecutive Regular Season Games Started, Active Players Only Running Backs Frank Gore IND 76 Alfred Morris DAL 64 Lamar Miller HOU 42 Doug Martin TB 22 Latavius Murray OAK 19
DE-KENDALL LANGFORD • His 128 consecutive games played is tied for the most among active defensive linemen in the NFL. Consecutive Regular Season Games Played, Active Players Only Defensive Linemen Kendall Langford IND 128 Julius Peppers GB 128 Rob Ninkovich NE 102 Tyson Alualu JAX 96 Domata Peko CIN 96
DEPTH AT SIGNAL-CALLER In 2015, the Indianapolis Colts had the most total wins by a reserve quarterback(s) in a starting role. TOTAL WINS BY A STARTING RESERVE QUARTERBACK(S), 2015 SEASON Team Wins Indianapolis 6 Houston 5 Denver 5 Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 3 St. Louis 3
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COLTS NOTES STRETCHING THE FIELD
LEADING THE PACK
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton caught 69 passes for 1,124 yards (16.3 avg.) and five touchdowns. He owned 14 receptions of 25+ yards, which tied for sixth in the NFL in 2015.
Inside linebackers D’Qwell Jackson and Jerrell Freeman finished the season ranked first and second respectively on the team in tackles (according to coaches’ totals). The duo combined for 341 tackles (191 solo), 14.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 12 passes defensed and two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns).
MOST RECEPTIONS of 25+ YARDS, 2015 NFL SEASON Player Team Rec. Allen Robinson JAX 19 Antonio Brown PIT 18 Julio Jones ATL 17 Rob Gronkowski NE 16 James Jones GB 15 T.Y. Hilton IND 14 Odell Beckham Jr. NYG 14
COLTS LEADING TACKLERS PER GAME, 2015 SEASON Game Player Tackles Week 1 at Buffalo Jerrell Freeman 12 Week 2 vs. N.Y. Jets Jerrell Freeman 14 Week 3 at Tennessee Jerrell Freeman 16 Week 4 vs. Jacksonville D’Qwell Jackson 21 Week 5 at Houston D’Qwell Jackson 14 Week 6 vs. New England Jerrell Freeman 15 D’Qwell Jackson 15 Week 7 vs. New Orleans Jerrell Freeman 14 Week 8 at Carolina D’Qwell Jackson 17 Week 9 vs. Denver Jerrell Freeman 8 D’Qwell Jackson 8 Week 11 at Atlanta D’Qwell Jackson 10 Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay D’Qwell Jackson 12 Week 13 at Pittsburgh D’Qwell Jackson 14 Week 14 at Jacksonville D’Qwell Jackson 9 Josh McNary 9 Week 15 vs. Houston Jerrell Freeman 15 Week 16 at Miami Jerrell Freeman 10 D’Qwell Jackson 10 Week 17 vs. Tennessee Jerrell Freeman 8
Among players with at least 60 catches in 2015, Hilton ranked fifth in the league with an average of 16.3 yards per reception. HIGHEST AVERAGE PER RECEPTION, MIN. 60 RECEPTIONS, 2015 NFL SEASON Player Rec. Avg. Allen Robinson (JAX) 80 17.5 Sammy Watkins (BUF) 60 17.5 Rob Gronkowski (NE) 72 16.3 Mike Evans (TB) 74 16.3 T.Y. Hilton (IND) 69 16.3
GORE’S STILL GOT IT Running back Frank Gore had 260 carries for 967 yards (3.72 avg.) and six rushing touchdowns in 2015. He finished ranked third in the AFC in rushing yards and ninth in the NFL. MOST RUSHING YARDS IN THE AFC, 2015 SEASON Player Team Yards Chris Ivory NYJ 1,070 Latavius Murray OAK 1,066 Frank Gore IND 967 DeAngelo Williams PIT 907 LeSean McCoy BUF 895
MAN WITH MANY TRAITS According to league statistics, inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson finished second in the league with 150 total tackles. In 2014, Jackson finished the season ranked sixth in the NFL with 138 total tackles. MOST TOTAL TACKLES, 2015 NFL SEASON Player Team Tackles NaVorro Bowman SF 154 D’Qwell Jackson IND 150 Lavonte David TB 147 Reshad Jones MIA 135 Paul Posluszny JAX 133
Gore finished with the most rushing yards by a Colts running back since Joseph Addai (1,072) in 2007.
PICK-SIX
The Colts recorded 17 interceptions in 2015, which ranked sixth in In Week 14 at Jacksonville (12/13), Jackson recorded a career-high the league. Indianapolis returned four of those interceptions for touch- four passes defensed. He ranked tied for third in the NFL among linedowns, which tied for the most in the NFL. backers in that category. MOST INTS RETURNED FOR TDS, 2015 SEASON Team INTS TDS Indianapolis 17 4 Arizona 19 4 Carolina 24 4 Denver 14 4 Kansas City 22 4 Miami 13 3 Philadelphia 15 3
MOST PASSES DEFENSED AMONG LINEBACKERS, 2015 NFL SEASON Player Team PD Lavonte David TB 13 Luke Kuechly CAR 10 D’Qwell Jackson IND 9 Kwon Alexander TB 9 Derrick Johnson KC 8
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COLTS NOTES PARRY’S PRESENCE
BALLHAWKING SECONDARY
Defensive tackle David Parry was the ony rookie on the team to start all 16 games for the Colts in 2015. He totaled 41 tackles (23 solo), 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack in his first NFL season. Four Colts rookies started at least one contest for the team in 2015.
In Week 5 at Houston (10/8), safety Mike Adams compiled five tackles (three solo), two passes defensed and two interceptions. It was the fourth multiple-interception game of his career and the first since 2014 when he accomplished the feat on two occassions. Adams received AFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 5) honors for the first time in his career. Adams finished ranked tied for sixth in the league in interceptions in 2015.
COLTS ROOKIE STARTERS, 2015 SEASON Player Position Started David Parry NT 16 Henry Anderson DT 9 Denzelle Good RT 4 Clayton Geathers SS 2
MOST INTERCEPTIONS, 2015 SEASON Player Team INTS Reggie Nelson CIN 8 Marcus Peters KC 8 Kurt Coleman CAR 7 Trumaine Johnson STL 7 Marcus Williams NYJ 6 Mike Adams IND 5 Rashad Johnson ARI 5 Reshad Jones MIA 5 Tyrann Mathieu ARI 5 Darrelle Revis NYJ 5 Earl Thomas SEA 5 Charles Woodson OAK 5
Additionally, only 10 rookies started all 16 games in the NFL in 2015. 16-GAME ROOKIE STARTERS, 2015 SEASON Player Team Position David Parry IND NT Adrian Amos CHI S Stephone Anthony NO MLB Vic Beasley ATL DE T.J. Clemmings MIN RT Landon Collins NYG S Marcus Peters KC CB Brandon Scherff WAS RG Donovan Smith TB LT Jameis Winston TB QB
Since joining Indianapolis in 2014, Adams is tied for the third-most interceptions in the NFL among active players, while his teammate Vontae Davis is tied for ninth.
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MOST INTERCEPTIONS AMONG ACTIVE PLAYERS, SINCE 2014 Player Team INTS Reggie Nelson CIN 12 Glover Quin DET 11 Mike Adams IND 10 Kurt Coleman CAR 10 Trumaine Johnson LA 10 Brent Grimes TB 9 Rashad Johnson TEN 9 Vontae Davis IND 8 Tashaun Gipson JAX 8 Reshad Jones MIA 8 Marcus Peters KC 8
Colts outside linebackers Robert Mathis (118.0) and Trent Cole (88.5) have combined for 206.5 career sacks, which is the most among two active teammates in the NFL. MOST CAREER SACKS AMONG TWO TEAMMATES, ACTIVE PLAYERS Players Team Sacks Robert Mathis (118.0) IND 206.5 Trent Cole (88.5) Julius Peppers (136.0) Clay Matthews (67.5)
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BUTLER AWARDED Colts cornerback Darius Butler totaled two tackles, one interception and one pass defensed in the Colts Week 9 victory over the Denver Broncos and was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. The award was the second of his career as he won the honor in Week 10 of the 2012 season. After the Colts scored to go up 27-24 with 6:13 left in the fourth quarter, the Broncos and Peyton Manning attempted a comeback drive. On the first play of the ensuing series, Butler picked off Manning to help seal the win for Indianapolis.
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COLTS NOTES MATHIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
VINNY ON TOP
In Week 16 at Miami, Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis finished with five tackles (four solo) and 2.0 sacks. He recorded his first sack in the second quarter when he brought down Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill for an eight-yard loss on third down and forced Miami to punt.
Kicker Adam Vinatieri connected on three field goal attempts and one PAT in Week 4 vs. Jacksonville (10/4). With 10 points, he set new franchise records for most field goals made and most points scored by a Colt, surpassing former kicker Mike Vanderjagt in both categories.
Down 18-12 with 40 seconds left in the game, the Dolphins possessed the ball with first-and-goal from the Colts five-yard line. After three consecutive incompletions, Mathis sealed the victory for Indianapolis when he sacked Tannehill on fourth down to record his 29th career multiple-sack game, which extended a franchise record.
MOST FIELD GOALS MADE, COLTS HISTORY Player FGs Years Adam Vinatieri 240 2006-2015 Mike Vanderjagt 217 1998-2005 Dean Biasucci 176 1984-1994
Mathis was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 16. It marked the fourth time in his career that he earned the award (Week 7 in 2005, Week 13 in 2008, Week 16 in 2011).
MOST POINTS SCORED, COLTS HISTORY Player Points Years Adam Vinatieri 1,095 2006-2015 Mike Vanderjagt 995 1998-2005 Dean Biasucci 783 1984-1994
BETTER IN PAIRS
In Week 16 at Miami, Colts DE-Kendall Langford, OLB-Robert Mathis THE 500-CLUB and DT-T.Y. McGill each recorded 2.0 sacks. It marked the first time Indianapolis had three players with multiple sacks in one game since In Week 16 at Miami (12/27), Adam Vinatieri converted a 38-yard field Sept. 4, 1983 (Greg Bracelin, Vernon Maxwell and Donnell Thompson). goal in the fourth quarter to become only the third kicker in NFL history to record 500 career field goals made. The teams’ 6.0 sacks on the day were a season-high and the most KICKERS WITH 500 CAREER FIELD GOALS dating back to Nov. 30, 2014 against Washington (6.0). MADE, NFL HISTORY Player FGs Years BRAY’S WAY Morten Andersen 565 1982-2007 Rookie wide receiver Quan Bray brought new life to the return game. Gary Anderson 538 1982-2004 After spending the first seven weeks of the season on the team’s pracAdam Vinatieri 503 1996-2015 tice squad, Bray was signed to the active roster on Oct. 27 and inserted as the Colts primary kickoff and punt returner.
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Since taking over the duties in Week 8, Bray ranked fourth in the NFL in kickoff return yards (570). His 27.1 average per return finished sixthbest in the league.
Kicker Adam Vinatieri has converted 25 consecutive field goals dating back to Week 4 vs. Jacksonville. The streak currently ranks fourth in team history. MOST CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE, COLTS HISTORY Player FGs Dates Mike Vanderjagt 42 G15-16, 2002 - G1, 2004 Adam Vinatieri 35 G14-16, 2013 - G1-16, 2014 Mike Vanderjagt 28 G7-16, 1999 - G1, 2000 Adam Vinatieri 25 G4-16, 2015
MOST KICKOFF RETURN YARDS, WEEKS 8-17, 2015 SEASON Player Returns Yards Ameer Abdullah (DET) 24 692 Cordarrelle Patterson (MIN) 19 691 Taiwan Jones (OAK) 26 676 Quan Bray (IND) 21 570 Bruce Ellington (SF) 21 550
VINATIERI PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November. It marked his fourth time receiving the award MOST ACCURATE KICKER SINCE 2014 (October 1998, September 1999 and November 2004) and his first as a Over the last two seasons (2014-15), Adam Vinatieri has the highest member of the Colts. field goal made percentage in the league among kickers with at least 30 attempts. He converted all 11 field goal attempts in the month of November and was the only kicker in the league to record a perfect percentage with HIGHEST FIELD GOAL MADE PERCENTAGE, 10-or-more kicks. He also added 9-of-10 PATs for 42 points in the MIN. 30 ATTEMPTS, 2014-15 month, which ranked tied for fourth in the NFL and third in the AFC. He Player Attempts Made Pct. provided the game-winning field goal in a Week 11 contest at Atlanta Adam Vinatieri (IND) 55 58 94.8 and helped Indianapolis tally a 3-1 record in November. Stephen Gostkowski (NE) 68 73 93.2 Josh Brown (NYG) 54 58 93.1 Dan Bailey (DAL) 55 61 90.2 Chandler Catanzaro (ARI) 57 64 89.1
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COLTS NOTES MCAFEE AMONG THE BEST Punter Pat McAfee recorded 85 punts for 4,052 yards (47.7 avg.) and pinned 28 punts inside the 20-yard line. His 41.7 net punt average ranked fifth in the league, while his 47.7 average ranked second. HIGHEST NET PUNT AVERAGE, 2015 SEASON Player Team Net Avg. Johnny Hekker STL 43.7 Sam Koch BAL 42.9 Chris Jones DAL 42.5 Sam Martin DET 42.0 Pat McAfee IND 41.7 HIGHEST PUNT AVERAGE, 2015 SEASON Player Team Avg. Johnny Hekker STL 47.9 Pat McAfee IND 47.7 Matt Darr MIA 47.6 Brett Kern TEN 47.4 Shane Lechler HOU 47.3 McAfee led the league with a 90.5 kickoff touchback percentage. He recorded 67 touchbacks on 74 kickoffs for the season and ranked third in the NFL in touchbacks. HIGHEST KICKOFF TOUCHBACK PERCENTAGE, MIN. 50 KICKOFFS, 2015 SEASON Player Team TB % Pat McAfee IND 90.5 Justin Tucker BAL 86.3 Stephen Gostkowski NE 71.1 Brandon McManus DEN 70.5 Matt Bosher ATL 70.3
BOOMSTICK HONORED Colts punter Pat McAfee was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his Week 3 performance versus the Tennessee Titans. He recorded five punts for a 49.8 average (50.0 net) with a long kick of 54 yards and one punt inside the 20-yard line. McAfee also contributed with six kickoff touchbacks and converted a first down on a fake punt run. The award was the second of McAfee’s career as he received the honor in Week 6 of the 2014 season.
THE POINT OF NO RETURN Due to the efforts of Pat McAfee and the special teams unit, the Colts set an NFL record for the fewest single-season kickoff return yards allowed. The unit also had the highest touchback percentage since the Super Bowl era in 1970. Indianapolis only allowed 156 kickoff return yards on the season and recorded an 87.0 touchback percentage. FEWEST SINGLE-SEASON KICKOFF RETURN YARDS ALLOWED, NFL HISTORY Team Year Yards Indianapolis Colts 2015 156 Brooklyn Dodgers 1943 225 Baltimore Ravens 2015 229 HIGHEST SINGLE-SEASON TOUCHBACK PERCENTAGE, SINCE 1970 Team Year TB % Indianapolis Colts 2015 87.0 Baltimore Ravens 2015 85.1 Denver Broncos 1992 78.8
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PLAYER Pierce Burton Ben Heenan Edwin Jackson Kitt O’Brien Dezmen Southward Josh Stangby Eze Obiora Ricky Lumpkin Ryan Lindley Cameron Clear Jonathan Newsome Andy Studebaker Josh Freeman Dwayne Allen Bjoern Werner Forrest Hill Adam Vinatieri Andre Johnson Scott Tolzien Robert Turbin Jordan Todman Patrick Robinson Josh Mitchell Mike McFarland Pierce Burton Josh Boyce Brian Tyms Ben Heenan Akeem Davis Jack Doyle Mitchell Van Dyk Kevin Graf Ryan Kelly
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