The Indianapolis Colts squandered their advantageous AFC playoff outlook when they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season.
What does that do to Indy’s playoff chances, and will they make the playoffs after Sunday’s loss? Let’s dig in.
Colts current odds
DraftKings odds: To make the playoffs — Yes -105, No -125; AFC South TBD
DVOA playoff odds: TBD
ESPN FPI: 52.5%
NY Times odds: 59%
Upcoming Schedule
Week 17: vs. Raiders
Week 18: vs. Texans
The Colts should handle business against the Raiders, but it’s no sure thing. That would set up an AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans. If C.J. Stroud is healthy then that could cause even more problems for the Colts after their disappointing defeat to the Falcons.
Final record prediction: 9-8
Current AFC playoff standings
Verdict
The Colts’ latest loss puts their playoff chances in peril. It could come down to the Week 18 matchup with the Texans, which would doom Indy’s playoff chances, in our opinion.
