There is little doubt the Colts would like the experience the same success on the 2010 Indianapolis Colts Schedule as they did in 2009. In the '09 campaign, the Colts won 14 straight games out of the gate to begin the season. They won the AFC Conference and made it to Super Bowl XLIV where they faced the New Orleans Saints out of the NFC Conference. In a classic battle, the Saints bested quarterback Peyton Manning and the Colts denying Indianapolis their second Super Bowl title in four seasons.
In 2009, the Colts made history for the most consecutive season with 12 or more win, at seven. It was quite an achievement considering the parity in the NFL. Indianapolis has become the model for winning in the NFL, but has won only one Super Bowl during the span.
Manning threw for 4,500 yards and 33 touchdowns and collected the NFL MVP award. Still, he will be the first one to admit that his goals were not reached due to the failing Super Bowl attempt.
Looking ahead to the 2010 Indianapolis Colts Season Schedule, their are some difficult games on paper that loom. Indianapolis matches up with the NFC East outside of the conference this season, that will include games against Dallas, Philadelphia, New York Giants and Washington. Two of the teams made the playoffs in 2009 and the Redskins added Donovan McNabb. The Colts also face the Chargers and Patriots, who both made the playoffs.
Indianapolis Colts 2010 Pre-Season ScheduleSunday, August 15, 2010 @ 1:00pm - Indianapolis Colts vs. San Fransisco 49ers
Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:30pm - Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills
Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:00pm - Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers
Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Indianapolis 2010 Regular Season ScheduleSunday, September 12, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans
The Colts open up their 2010 NFL season against division opponent Houston. The Colts won both games in the series in 2009, despite the Texans playing them close in each game, keeping it within eight points both times.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NBC) - Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants
The Colts and Giants match up in the prime time game of the week on NBC in a Manning vs. Manning showdown with brothers Peyton and Eli always drawing attention and big ratings.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:15pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos
The Colts visit the Broncos in Week 3 of the 2010 NFL Season, with Denver having the options of putting in several quarterbacks in Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow. It will be interesting to see how they approach it against the quick Indianapolis defense.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 4:05pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Colts travel to Jacksonville to face fellow division opponent in the Jaguars. The Colts took both from Jacksonville a year ago, and have owned the series the last several years, despite the Jaguars coming close several times.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Colts face the Chiefs in Week 5 of the young 2010 Indianapolis Colts Weekly Schedule. The Chiefs won only four games in 2010 and on paper, the Colts will likely be the heavy favorite in this one.
Sunday, October 17, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NBC) - Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins
The Redskins and Colts face off in this NBC prime-time game between the AFC South and NFC East. Two high profile quarterback in Manning and Donovan McNabb will showcase their skill-set in this one.
Sunday, October 24, 2010 - Bye
Monday, November 1, 2010 @ 8:30pm (ESPN) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans
The Texans and Colts match up for the second time in the 2010 NFL season, with the Colts getting the better of their divisio opponents last season, going 6-0.
Sunday, November 7, 2010 @ 4:15pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts at Philadelphia Eagles
Indianapolis visits Philadelphia in this mid-season match up in a late afternoon game. The Colts will have to account for the duel-quarterback system that the Eagles will likely present in the form of Kevin Kolb an Michael Vick.
Sunday, November 14, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals
This is a battle of two division champions and playoff teams from a year ago as this marks a potentially very tough stretch of games for Indianapolis.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 4:15pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots
This rivalry is quickly becoming the Green Bay/Dallas series of yesteryear, as two of the dominant teams in the NFL square up once more. Last year, the Colts made an epic comeback to preserve their perfect record.
Sunday, November 28, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NBC) - Indianapolis Colts vs. San Diego Chargers
The Colts host Phillip Rivers and the Chargers in this one, in another battle of division winners. This game will be broadcast in prime time on NBC and could be one of the better games of the year.
Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 4:15pm (FOX) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys
Peyton Manning vs. Tony Romo in this one. This could be an important inter-conference match up between two teams that may very well be in the hunt for a playoff berth.
Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NFLN) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
It takes until Week 14 on the 2010 Indianapolis Colts Team Schedule, but the Colts finally match up against division opponent Tennessee. The Colts beat the Titans in both games last season.
Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The second match up of the year against the Jaguars comes at a critical stretch at the end of the season. Indianapolis was able to coast to a division title a year ago, but with three division opponents in the last four games, that is unlikely in 2010.
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 4:05pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders
Indianapolis makes a trip out west to Oakland, a team that has finished under .500 the majority of the 2000's
Sunday, January 2, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
The regular season finale puts Indianapolis at home hosting Tennessee a game that could have very big playoff implications.
2010 Indianapolis Colts Season Schedule