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NFL 2026 · AFC South

Can the Indianapolis Colts still make the playoffs?

2-63 in SouthAFC seed 139 games left

Next gameMon, 11/9 03:00 KST · vs Dallas Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.

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Magic

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Tragic

6

6 more losses and elimination is certain

Division magic

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Cannot win the division on their own

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AFC South

TeamRecordPctMagic
Jacksonville Jaguars5-2.7148
Houston Texans2-5.286-
Indianapolis Colts2-6.250-
Tennessee Titans1-7.125-

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Frequently asked questions

Can Indianapolis Colts make the playoffs?

Indianapolis Colts cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?

No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.

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Data: licensed data from BALLDONTLIE, tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official releases.