2009 AFC Championship (14-2 Season)
14-2, then wins over the Ravens and Jets to reach Super Bowl XLIV.
The 2009 Colts went 14–2, won their sixth AFC South title in seven years and took the AFC's top seed; they were the only unbeaten team after Week 15 before resting starters in a loss to the New York Jets. In the playoffs they beat the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round and the Jets in the AFC Championship Game, then lost Super Bowl XLIV to the New Orleans Saints 31–17.
Quick Facts
- Season record
- 14-2
- Afc championship opponent
- Baltimore Ravens
- Starting quarterback
- Peyton Manning
- Super bowl result
- Lost to New Orleans Saints, 31-17
- Conference
- American Football Conference (AFC)
Did You Know?
- The Colts' 14-2 regular-season record that year was a testament to a balanced team: elite passing, a top-ranked pass rush, and a special-teams unit that rarely surrendered big plays.
- The rivalry between the Colts and Ravens dates back to the 1990s and remains one of the most emotionally charged matchups in the AFC, making the 2009 overtime win especially resonant for Indianapolis fans.
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