The Indianapolis Colts\u2019 2026 schedule was finally revealed Thursday night, and for a team trying to recover from last season\u2019s collapse, the NFL didn\u2019t exactly offer an easy reset.<\/p>\n
After opening 8-2 in 2025 before spiraling to seven straight losses, Indianapolis now faces one of the league\u2019s toughest opening stretches: Baltimore, Kansas City, and Houston in the first three weeks.<\/p>\n
With quarterback Daniel Jones recovering<\/a> from a torn Achilles, the possibility of adding to that 0-7 finish and making it a 10-game regular-season losing streak feels very real.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no guarantee Jones will be fully healthy by Week 1, and even if he\u2019s available, his mobility likely won\u2019t return immediately.<\/p>\n Still, the Colts avoided a quirk that hurt them last season, when the schedule packed nearly all their toughest opponents into the final few months. This time things get easier after the opening stretch. Starting Week 9, the Colts get three of four games at home, followed by a Week 13 bye.<\/p>\n So, what should we expect in 2026? Let\u2019s go game-by-game and predict every final score of the Colts\u2019 2026 schedule.<\/p>\n The Ravens are the first opponent on the Colts\u2019 2026 schedule. Baltimore opened as a 3.5-point road favorite, and they’ll be an especially tough foe given Jones’ injury situation. He’ll likely be shaking off rust and operating with limited mobility.<\/p>\n Indianapolis could be starting two rookie defenders against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and one of the NFL\u2019s most explosive offenses. That\u2019s a difficult formula against a Ravens team expected to contend.<\/p>\n Prediction:<\/strong> Ravens 28, Colts 17<\/p>\n The Chiefs are certainly one of the toughest opponents on the Colts\u2019 2026 schedule. Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL<\/a> suffered in December, but the NFL clearly expects him to be available if Kansas City is hosting Sunday Night Football in Week 2.<\/p>\n Indianapolis finds more success offensively against a Kansas City defense that saw both starting cornerbacks sign with the Rams this offseason. Opening against two of the NFL\u2019s juggernauts, however, proves too difficult.<\/p>\n Prediction:<\/strong> Chiefs 31, Colts 24<\/p>\n The Texans are the first AFC South rival on the Colts\u2019 2026 schedule. Indianapolis has lost five straight to Houston, and the Texans remain one of the NFL\u2019s most complete teams defensively after allowing the fewest yards in the league last season. Jones should look more comfortable by Week 3, but Houston\u2019s defense controls the game in a low-scoring battle.<\/p>\n Prediction:<\/strong> Texans 17, Colts 14<\/p>\n This is the lone overseas game on the Colts\u2019 2026 schedule. The out-of-the-gate gauntlet is over. Time for a 4,000-mile road trip to London. The Commanders have a rough stretch of their own \u2014 at Eagles, at Cowboys, Seahawks \u2014 to start the season, so both teams could be desperate. Facing a healthy Jayden Daniels is a scary thought, but this is the week things get on track.<\/p>\n Jones looks like his early-2025-season self. Jonathan Taylor dominates a suspect Commanders run defense. Indianapolis rolls.<\/p>\n Prediction:<\/strong> Colts 38, Commanders 27<\/p>\n The Mike McCarthy-era Steelers have two monster wide receivers in DK Metcalf and former Colt Michael Pittman, both 6-foot-4 and more than 223 pounds. The question is: Who\u2019ll be throwing them the ball? Mason Rudolph is currently QB1, but even if Aaron Rodgers returns, well, he\u2019s 42. The wheels started coming off the Colts\u2019 2025 season when Jones struggled mightily in Pittsburgh, but he gets revenge here.<\/p>\n This time it\u2019s Rodgers who can\u2019t hang onto the ball.<\/p>\nColts 2026 Regular-Season Schedule<\/h2>\n
\nWeek 1:<\/strong> Sept. 13 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 2:<\/strong> Sept. 20 at Kansas City Chiefs (SNF)
Week 3:<\/strong> Sept. 27 vs. Houston Texans
Week 4:<\/strong> Oct. 4 vs. Washington Commanders (London)
Week 5:<\/strong> Oct. 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 6:<\/strong> Oct. 18 vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 7:<\/strong> Oct. 25 at Minnesota Vikings
Week 8:<\/strong> Nov. 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars
\nWeek 9:<\/strong> Nov. 8 vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 10:<\/strong> Nov. 15 vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 11:<\/strong> Nov. 19 at Houston Texans (TNF)
Week 12:<\/strong> Nov. 29 vs. New York Giants
Week 13:<\/strong> Bye
\nWeek 14:<\/strong> Dec. 13 at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15:<\/strong> Dec. 20 at Tennessee Titans
Week 16:<\/strong> TBD vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 17:<\/strong> Jan. 3 at Cleveland Browns
Week 18:<\/strong> TBD vs. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\nWeek 1 vs. Ravens<\/h3>\n
Week 2 at Chiefs<\/h3>\n
Week 3 vs. Texans<\/h3>\n
Week 4 vs. Commanders (London)<\/h3>\n
Week 5 at Steelers<\/h3>\n