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Colts Face Crucial Challenge to Avoid Playoff Miss

12/7/2025

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The Indianapolis Colts are 8-4 and tied for the AFC South lead after a 1-3 slide following an early 7-1 start.
They face a challenging schedule that includes Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and the Jaguars.
Notably, the Colts could become the first 7-1 or better team to miss the playoffs.
The Colts must win in Jacksonville, where they have not triumphed since 2014, to keep playoff hopes alive.

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Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts are 8-4 and tied for the AFC South lead after a 1-3 slide following an early 7-1 start.
They face a challenging schedule that includes Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and the Jaguars.
Notably, the Colts could become the first 7-1 or better team to miss the playoffs.
The Colts must win in Jacksonville, where they have not triumphed since 2014, to keep playoff hopes alive.