Indianapolis Colts 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Indianapolis Colts' 2027 opponents include home games against Texans, Jaguars, Titans, Patriots, Jets, Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, Seahawks, and road games against Texans, Jaguars, Titans, Bills, Dolphins, Saints, Buccaneers, Browns, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Atlanta Falcons | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Denver Broncos | Same-place finisher, AFC West | Projected |
| Seattle Seahawks | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Buffalo Bills | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New Orleans Saints | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cleveland Browns | Same-place finisher, AFC North | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Colts' 2027 opponents combined for a 53.6% win rate — the 4th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Colts play in 2027?
The Colts play 17 games in 2027: home games against Texans, Jaguars, Titans, Patriots, Jets, Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, Seahawks, and road games against Texans, Jaguars, Titans, Bills, Dolphins, Saints, Buccaneers, Browns. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Colts have in 2027?
The Colts have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Colts' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Colts' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC South rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Colts finish in 2026.
What is the Colts' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Colts' 2027 opponents combined for a 53.6% win rate — the 4th-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Indianapolis Colts: 18 rushing and 164 receiving since 2000.
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- Nov 9, 2025 · Jonathan Taylor · 244 yds, 3 TD
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Latest catchigamis
- Sep 20, 2026 · Tyler Warren · 6 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD
- Jan 4, 2026 · Alec Pierce · 4 rec, 132 yds, 2 TD
- Sep 8, 2024 · Alec Pierce · 3 rec, 125 yds, 1 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026