2004 AFC Divisional Game
The 2004 Colts' season ended in a divisional loss at New England.
The 12–4 Colts beat the Denver Broncos in the 2004 wild-card round for the second straight year, then played the divisional round at the New England Patriots, the defending and eventual Super Bowl champions. New England won, the Colts' second straight playoff loss to the Patriots. Peyton Manning had thrown a then-record 49 touchdown passes that season and was named NFL MVP.
Quick Facts
- Teams
- Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
- Result
- Colts victory
- Venue
- RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Colts quarterback
- Peyton Manning
- Season context
- 2004 NFL Postseason (AFC Divisional Round)
Did You Know?
- Peyton Manning was the reigning NFL MVP heading into the 2004 playoffs, having led the league in passing efficiency and earned the award for the 2004 regular season.
- The Colts' 2004 playoff run featured back-to-back matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the Steelers appearing in both the Wild Card and AFC Championship rounds.
- The RCA Dome, home of the Colts from 1983 to 2008, was an indoor facility where the controlled environment and close proximity of the stands created a uniquely intense atmosphere for playoff games.
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