1990 Indianapolis Colts season
| 1990 Indianapolis Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ron Meyer |
| Home field | Hoosier Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 7-9 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1990 Indianapolis Colts season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and seventh in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1990 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, and finished third in the AFC East division. Running back Eric Dickerson held out of training camp, during a contract dispute. The Colts would end up suspending Dickerson four games for conduct detrimental to the team. He would return late in the season and rush for 677 yards.
The Colts were embarrassed at home in week two by the putrid Patriots, losing 16–14 for New England's lone win of 1990.
On December 22, 1990, Monday Night Football was played 2 days early on Saturday Night. The 6-8 Colts played at home as underdogs against the Washington Redskins. Trailing 14-25 in the 4th quarter, Jeff George would lead an improbable and spectacular comeback which included 2 4th quarter touchdowns to tie the game with little time left. The Colts intercepted Mark Rypien and it was returned for the go ahead touchdownwn. The Colts pulled off the upset in dramatic fashion. This was one of Jeff George's most memorable games of his career as it was a thriller. He threw 3 touchdowns and did not throw any interceptions.
Offseason
NFL Draft
| Round | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
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Personnel
Staff
| 1990 Indianapolis Colts staff | ||||||
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Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
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Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game Site | Attendance |
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| 1 | September 9, 1990 | at Buffalo Bills | L 10–26 | 0–1 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | |
| 2 | September 16, 1990 | New England Patriots | L 14-16 | 0–2 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 3 | September 23, 1990 | at Houston Oilers | L 10–13 | 0–3 | Astrodome | |
| 4 | September 30, 1990 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 24–7 | 1–3 | Veterans Stadium | |
| 5 | October 7, 1990 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 23–7 | 2–3 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 6 | Bye | |||||
| 7 | October 21, 1990 | Denver Broncos | L 17–24 | 2–4 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 8 | October 28, 1990 | Miami Dolphins | L 7–21 | 2–5 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 9 | November 5, 1990 | New York Giants | L 7–24 | 2–6 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 10 | November 11, 1990 | at New England Patriots | W 13–10 | 3–6 | Foxboro Stadium | |
| 11 | November 18, 1990 | New York Jets | W 37–0 | 4–6 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 12 | November 25, 1990 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 34–3 | 5–6 | Riverfront Stadium | |
| 13 | December 2, 1990 | at Phoenix Cardinals | L 17–31 | 5–7 | Sun Devil Stadium | |
| 14 | December 9, 1990 | Buffalo Bills | L 7–31 | 5–8 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 15 | December 16, 1990 | at New York Jets | W 29–6 | 6–8 | Giants Stadium | |
| 16 | December 22, 1990 | Washington Redskins | W 35-28 | 7-8 | Hoosier Dome | |
| 17 | December 30, 1990 | at Miami Dolphins | L 27-0 | 7-9 | Joe Robbie Stadium | |
Standings
| AFC East | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
| (1) Buffalo Bills | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 7–1 | 10–2 | 428 | 263 | L1 |
| (4) Miami Dolphins | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 7–1 | 10–2 | 336 | 242 | W1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–5 | 5–7 | 281 | 353 | L1 |
| New York Jets | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–6 | 4–10 | 295 | 345 | W2 |
| New England Patriots | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 1–7 | 1–11 | 181 | 446 | L14 |