1996 Indianapolis Colts season
The 1996 Indianapolis Colts season was the 44th season for the team in the National Football League and 13th in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1996 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, and finished third in the AFC East division.
On October 13, the Colts hosted the newly established Baltimore Ravens, based in the Colts' previous city. The Colts won 26–21. This game has the distinction of being the first NFL on TNT broadcast after TNT's parent Turner Broadcasting System completed its merger with Time Warner, only 3 days earlier.
Personnel
Staff
| 1996 Indianapolis Colts staff |
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Front Office
- President Emeritus – Robert Irsay
- Senior Executive Vice President/General Manager/COO – Jim Irsay
- Vice President/Director of Football Operations – Bill Tobin
- Assistant General Manager – Bob Terpening
- Director of Pro Player Personnel – Clyde Powers
- Director of College Player Personnel – George Boone
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
- Running Backs – Gene Huey
- Receivers – Jimmy Robinson
- Tight Ends/Quality Control – Tom Batta
- Offensive Line – Ron Blackledge
- Assistant to the Offensive Line – Charlie Davis
- Offensive Assistant/Assistant Quarterbacks – Buddy Geis
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning – Tom Zupancic
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Roster
| 1996 Indianapolis Colts roster |
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
Practice Squad
Rookies in italics
Active, Inactive, Practice Squad
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Regular season
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Record |
Game Site |
TV Time |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 1, 1996 |
Arizona Cardinals |
W 20–13 |
1–0 |
RCA Dome |
FOX 1:00 pm |
48,133
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| 2 |
September 8, 1996 |
at New York Jets |
W 21–7 |
2–0 |
The Meadowlands |
NBC 4:15 pm |
63,534
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| 3 |
September 15, 1996 |
at Dallas Cowboys |
W 25–24 |
3–0 |
Texas Stadium |
NBC 4:15 pm |
63,021
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| 4 |
September 23, 1996 |
Miami Dolphins |
W 10–6 |
4–0 |
RCA Dome |
ABC 9:00 pm |
60,891
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| 5 |
Bye |
| 6 |
October 6, 1996 |
at Buffalo Bills |
L 13–16 |
4–1 |
Rich Stadium |
NBC 4:15 pm |
79,401
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| 7 |
October 13, 1996 |
Baltimore Ravens |
W 26–21 |
5–1 |
RCA Dome |
TNT 8:15 pm |
56,978
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| 8 |
October 20, 1996 |
New England Patriots |
L 9–27 |
5–2 |
RCA Dome |
NBC 1:00 pm |
58,725
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| 9 |
October 27, 1996 |
at Washington Redskins |
L 16–31 |
5–3 |
RFK Stadium |
NBC 1:00 pm |
54,254
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| 10 |
November 3, 1996 |
San Diego Chargers |
L 19–26 |
5–4 |
RCA Dome |
NBC 1:00 pm |
58,484
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| 11 |
November 10, 1996 |
at Miami Dolphins |
L 13–37 |
5–5 |
Joe Robbie Stadium |
NBC 1:00 pm |
66,623
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| 12 |
November 17, 1996 |
New York Jets |
W 34–29 |
6–5 |
RCA Dome |
NBC 1:00 pm |
48,322
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| 13 |
November 24, 1996 |
at New England Patriots |
L 13–27 |
6–6 |
Foxboro Stadium |
NBC 1:00 pm |
58,226
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| 14 |
December 1, 1996 |
Buffalo Bills |
W 13–10 |
7–6 |
RCA Dome |
NBC 4:15 pm |
53,804
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December 5, 1996 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
W 37–10 |
8–6 |
RCA Dome |
ESPN 8:15 pm |
52,689
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December 15, 1996 |
at Kansas City Chiefs |
W 24–19 |
9–6 |
Arrowhead Stadium |
NBC 4:15 pm |
71,136
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December 22, 1996 |
at Cincinnati Bengals |
L 24–31 |
9–7 |
Cinergy Field |
NBC 1:00 pm |
49,389
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Standings
Playoffs
The team received Wild Card playoff berth to the playoffs and traveled to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers. The Colts came back from a 13-point lead in the first half but the Steelers scored 29 unanswered points in the second half and went on to beat the Colts.
See also
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| The Franchise |
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| Stadiums |
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| Culture |
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| Lore |
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| Head Coaches |
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| Division Championships (14) |
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| Super Bowl Appearances (4) |
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| League Championships (5) |
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| Retired Numbers |
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| Ring of Honor |
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| Seasons |
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| Current League Affiliations |
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