How many 2025 playoff teams are on Colts 2026 NFL schedule?

TL;DR

The Indianapolis Colts will face four teams that made the 2025 NFL playoffs in their 2026 schedule. This includes two games each against the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars, along with games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Key points

Colts face four 2025 playoff teams in 2026 schedule
Teams include Texans, Jaguars, Steelers, and Eagles
Colts' schedule ranks ninth-easiest by projected win totals

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How many of the Indianapolis Colts' opponents in 2026 were playoff teams during the 2025 NFL season?

On paper, the Colts have the ninth-easiest strength of schedule based on their opponents' projected win totals. By win percentage from the 2025 season, the Colts' strength of schedule ranks tied for 28th this season. This includes facing only four teams that made the 2025 postseason.

Those teams are the Houston Texans (twice), Jacksonville Jaguars (twice), Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. That's six total games against 2025 playoff teams.

According to FOX Sports Greg Auman, only three teams have fewer games against playoff teams.

Last season, the Colts went 2-8 against eventual playoff teams, with five of those losses coming after Daniel Jones' injury.

Q&A

Which teams did the Colts play that were in the 2025 NFL playoffs?

The Colts will play against the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philadelphia Eagles, all of whom were playoff teams in 2025.

How does the Colts' 2026 schedule rank in terms of difficulty?

The Colts' 2026 schedule ranks as the ninth-easiest based on opponents' projected win totals, but it is tied for 28th by win percentage from the 2025 season.

How many games will the Colts play against playoff teams in 2026?

The Colts will play a total of six games against 2025 playoff teams, facing each of the Texans and Jaguars twice.