The Indianapolis Colts were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday due to the Houston Texans' win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Colts were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday afternoon after the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17. The Texans advance to 11-5 on the season, clinching a wild card spot at the minimum.

The Colts received tragic news regarding their playoff hopes following the Chargers' loss to the Texans on Saturday.

The Indianapolis Colts made some unfortunate history on Saturday. Indianapolis was officially eliminated from playoff contention, becoming the sixth team in NFL history to miss the postseason after opening the year with a record of 8-2 or better.

That's not the kind of history any team hopes to make, and it underscores what a disaster the second half of the season has been for Indianapolis. They began the season as the NFL's best story, with Daniel Jones getting a redemption arc with a fresh start in Indy, leading an offense that was the best in the league.

The Colts’ season has come to an all too familiar ending for a fifth consecutive year. But in 2025, an Indianapolis franchise led by general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen did so in historic fashion.

What started as one of the most promising Colts season in recent memory has ended in a disappointing and frustrating fashion.

The Texans are back in the playoffs, Philip Rivers and the Colts are out and the Broncos are AFC West champions. Houston (11-5) secured its third straight playoff berth under coach DeMeco Ryans with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

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