1995 Indianapolis Colts season

The 1995 Indianapolis Colts season was the 43rd season for the team in the National Football League and 12th in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1995 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, and finished tied for second in the AFC East division with the Miami Dolphins. However, the Colts finished ahead of Miami based on head-to-head sweep (2–0).

1995 Indianapolis Colts season
Owner	Robert Irsay
General manager	Bill Tobin
Head coach	Ted Marchibroda
Offensive coordinator	Lindy Infante
Defensive coordinator	Vince Tobin
Home stadium	RCA Dome
Results
Record	9–7
Division place	2nd AFC East
Playoffs	Won Wild Card Playoffs (at Chargers) 35–20 Won Divisional Playoffs (at Chiefs) 10–7 Lost AFC Championship (at Steelers) 16–20
← 1994 Colts seasons 1996 →

The Colts' 9–7 record was good enough to get them into the playoffs for the first time since 1987, largely due to the insertion of Jim Harbaugh into the starting quarterback role. It was only the second playoff appearance for the franchise since it moved from Baltimore in 1984, and was its first playoff appearance in a non-strike year since 1977. They defeated the defending conference champion San Diego Chargers in their first playoff game (their first playoff win since 1971, when the team was still located in Baltimore), then upset the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Playoffs. The Colts would fall short in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in a game that came down to the final play.

Offseason

Expansion draft

Main article: 1995 NFL expansion draft

Indianapolis Colts selected during the expansion draft

Round	Overall	Name	Position	Expansion team
13	26	Dewell Brewer	Running Back	Carolina Panthers
27	54	Paul Butcher	Linebacker	Carolina Panthers

NFL draft

Main article: 1995 NFL draft

1995 Indianapolis Colts draft
Round	Pick	Player	Position	College	Notes
1	12	Ellis Johnson	Defensive tackle	Florida
2	48	Ken Dilger *	Tight end	Illinois
3	79	Zack Crockett	Fullback	Florida State
4	114	Ray McElroy	Cornerback	Eastern Illinois
5	149	Derek West	Tackle	Colorado
6	187	Brian Gelzheiser	Linebacker	Penn State
Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

1995 undrafted free agents of note

Player	Position	College
Ben Bronson	Wide receiver	Baylor
Conrad Clarks	Defensive back	Northeast Louisiana
Steve Morrison	Linebacker	Michigan
Marcus Pollard	Tight end	Bradley

Transactions

• July 29: The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Wendell Davis^[1]

Personnel

Staff

1995 Indianapolis Colts staff

Front office President/treasurer – Robert Irsay Vice president/general manager – Jim Irsay Vice president/director of football operations – Bill Tobin Assistant general manager – Bob Terpening Director of pro player personnel – Clyde Powers Director of college player personnel – George Boone Head coaches Head coach – Ted Marchibroda Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Lindy Infante Running backs – Gene Huey Receivers – Jimmy Robinson Tight ends/quality control – Tom Batta Offensive line – Ron Blackledge

Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Vince Tobin Defensive line – Greg Blache Linebackers – Jim Johnson Secondary – Pat Thomas Defensive assistant – Fred Bruney Special teams coaches Special teams – Hank Kuhlmann Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Tom Zupancic

Roster

1995 Indianapolis Colts roster

Quarterbacks (QB)  7 Craig Erickson  4 Jim Harbaugh 11 Paul Justin Running backs (RB) 32 Zack Crockett FB 28 Marshall Faulk 27 Clif Groce 25 Ronald Humphrey 21 Lamont Warren Wide receivers (WR) 80 Aaron Bailey 10 Wendell Davis 87 Sean Dawkins 16 Bobby Olive 86 Brian Stablein 88 Floyd Turner Tight ends (TE) 85 Ken Dilger 81 Marcus Pollard

Offensive linemen (OL) 66 Seth Dittman T 69 Randy Dixon G 75 Shawn Harper T 63 Kirk Lowdermilk C 65 Eric Mahlum G 74 Jason Mathews T 79 Joe Staysniak G 71 Kipp Vickers G 72 Derek West T 67 Will Wolford T Defensive linemen (DL) 56 Tony Bennett DE 62 Ellis Johnson DT 61 Tony McCoy DT 93 Freddie Joe Nunn DE 99 Mike Pelton DT 98 Tony Siragusa DT 95 Bernard Whittington DE

Linebackers (LB) 51 Trev Alberts OLB 57 Quentin Coryatt OLB 59 Steve Grant OLB 54 Jeff Herrod MLB 55 Devon McDonald OLB 92 Steve Morrison OLB 97 Scott Radecic MLB 96 Trevor Wilmot OLB Defensive backs (DB) 33 Ashley Ambrose CB 29 Jason Belser FS 34 Ray Buchanan CB 35 Conrad Clarks FS 38 Eugene Daniel CB 30 Derwin Gray SS 40 Ray McElroy CB 49 David Tate SS 36 Damon Watts CB Special teams (ST) 83 Bradford Banta LS 14 Cary Blanchard K 17 Chris Gardocki P

Practice squad 64 Garin Patrick C Reserve 84 Flipper Anderson WR (IR) 94 Thomas McLemore TE (NF-Inj.) 42 Roosevelt Potts FB (IR) 46 Vince Workman RB (IR) Rookies in italics 53 active, 4 reserve, 1 practice squad

Preseason

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue	Attendance	Recap
1	August 4	Cincinnati Bengals	L 21–34	0–1	RCA Dome	39,946
2	August 12	at Seattle Seahawks	W 20–17	1–1	Kingdome	38,006
3	August 19	at Green Bay Packers	W 20–17 (OT)	2–1	Lambeau Field	55,624
4	August 24	Chicago Bears	W 29–7	3–1	RCA Dome	45,626

Game summaries

Week P1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Preseason Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bengals	7	10	10	7	34
Colts	3	8	0	10	21

at Hoosier Dome • Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: August 4, 1995
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 39,946
• TV: WTTV

Week P2: at Seattle Seahawks

Preseason Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts	3	0	7	10	20
Seahawks	0	0	3	14	17

at Kingdome • Seattle, Washington

• Date: August 12, 1995
• Game time: 9:00 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 38,006
• TV: WTTV

Week P3: at Green Bay Packers

Preseason Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Colts	6	0	3	8	3	20
Packers	0	17	0	0	0	17

at Lambeau Field • Green Bay, Wisconsin

• Date: August 19, 1995
• Game time: 12 Noon EST
• Game attendance: 55,624
• TV: WTTV

Week P4: vs. Chicago Bears

Regular season

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game Site	Attendance	Recap
1	September 3	Cincinnati Bengals	L 21–24 (OT)	0–1	RCA Dome	42,445	Recap
2	September 10	at New York Jets	W 27–24 (OT)	1–1	Giants Stadium	65,134	Recap
3	September 17	at Buffalo Bills	L 14–20	1–2	Rich Stadium	62,499	Recap
4	Bye
5	October 1	St. Louis Rams	W 21–18	2–2	RCA Dome	58,616	Recap
6	October 8	at Miami Dolphins	W 27–24 (OT)	3–2	Joe Robbie Stadium	68,471	Recap
7	October 15	San Francisco 49ers	W 18–17	4–2	RCA Dome	60,273	Recap
8	October 22	at Oakland Raiders	L 17–30	4–3	Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum	53,543	Recap
9	October 29	New York Jets	W 17–10	5–3	RCA Dome	49,250	Recap
10	November 5	Buffalo Bills	L 10–16	5–4	RCA Dome	59,612	Recap
11	November 12	at New Orleans Saints	L 14–17	5–5	Louisiana Superdome	44,122	Recap
12	November 19	at New England Patriots	W 24–10	6–5	Foxboro Stadium	59,544	Recap
13	November 26	Miami Dolphins	W 36–28	7–5	RCA Dome	60,414	Recap
14	December 3	at Carolina Panthers	L 10–13	7–6	Memorial Stadium	49,841	Recap
15	December 10	at Jacksonville Jaguars	W 41–31	8–6	Jacksonville Municipal Stadium	66,099	Recap
16	December 17	San Diego Chargers	L 24–27	8–7	RCA Dome	55,318	Recap
17	December 23	New England Patriots	W 10–7	9–7	RCA Dome	54,685	Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Bengals (1–0)	3	10	8	0	3	24
Colts (0–1)	7	3	0	11	0	21

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: September 3, 1995
• Game time: 12 Noon EST
• Game attendance: 42,445
• Referee: Walt Coleman
• TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator) and Tunch Ilkin (sideline reporter)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 2 at Jets

Week Two: Indianapolis Colts (0–1) at New York Jets (0–1)

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Colts	0	3	7	14	3	27
Jets	14	3	7	0	0	24

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

• Date: September 10, 1995
• Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
• Game weather: Sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)
• Game attendance: 65,134
• Referee: Larry Nemmers
• TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond and Bob Trumpy
• Box Score, Box Score

Game information

First quarter NYJ – Charles Wilson 5-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Nick Lowery kick), 5:52. Jets 7–0. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 9:08. NYJ – Otis Wilson 49-yard interception return (Nick Lowery kick), 3:51. Jets 14–0. Second quarter NYJ – Nick Lowery 28-yard field goal, 11:41. Jets 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards. IND – Mike Cofer 20-yard field goal, 0:27. Jets 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards. Third quarter NYJ – Wayne Chrebet 5-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Nick Lowery kick), 13:14. Jets 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards. IND – Tony Bennett 32-yard fumble return (Mike Cofer kick), 2:11. Jets 24–10. Fourth quarter IND – Sean Dawkins 15-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Mike Cofer kick), 8:46. Jets 24–17. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards. IND – Marshall Faulk 14-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Mike Cofer kick), 2:38. Tie 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards. Overtime IND – Mike Cofer 52-yard field goal, 10:33. Colts 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards. Top passers IND – Craig Erickson – 12/18, 141 yards, INT NYJ – Boomer Esiason – 19/30, 198 yards, 2 TD Top rushers IND – Marshall Faulk – 21 rushes, 81 yards NYJ – Adrian Murrell – 11 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers IND – Sean Dawkins – 5 receptions, 60 yards, TD NYJ – Adrian Murrell – 4 receptions, 68 yards

Week 3: at Buffalo Bills

Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (1–2)	7	7	0	0	14
Bills (2–1)	7	7	3	3	20

at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

• Date: September 17, 1995
• Game time: 12 Noon EST
• Game attendance: 62,499
• Referee: Bernie Kukar
• TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 5: vs. St. Louis Rams

Week 5: St. Louis Rams at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams (4–1)	7	3	0	8	18
Colts (2–2)	7	7	7	0	21

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: October 1, 1995
• Game time: 12 Noon EST
• Game attendance: 58,616
• Referee: Mike Carey
• TV announcers (FOX): Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Jerry Glanville (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 6: at Miami Dolphins

Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Colts (3–2)	0	3	7	14	3	27
Dolphins (4–1)	14	10	0	0	0	24

at Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

• Date: October 8, 1995
• Game time: 3:01 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 68,471
• Referee: Tom White
• TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 7: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week 7: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
49ers (4–2)	0	7	7	3	17
Colts (4–2)	3	3	9	3	18

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: October 15, 1995
• Game time: 12 Noon EST
• Game attendance: 60,273
• Referee: Gary Lane
• TV announcers (FOX): Dick Stockton (play-by-play) and Matt Millen (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 8: at Oakland Raiders

Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (4–3)	3	7	7	0	17
Raiders (6–2)	7	3	17	3	30

at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California

• Date: October 22, 1995
• Game time: 3:05 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 53,543
• Referee: Gerry Austin
• TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 9: vs. New York Jets

Week 9: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Jets (2–7)	3	0	0	7	10
Colts (5–3)	3	14	0	0	17

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: October 29, 1995
• Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 49,250
• Referee: Jerry Markbreit
• TV announcers (NBC): Marv Albert (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 10: at Buffalo Bills

Week 10: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bills (6–3)	10	6	0	0	16
Colts (5–4)	7	0	3	0	10

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: November 5, 1995
• Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 59,612
• Referee: Larry Nemmers
• TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 11: at New Orleans Saints

Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (5–5)	0	7	0	7	14
Saints (4–6)	0	7	7	3	17

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

• Date: November 12, 1995
• Game attendance: 44,122
• Referee: Dick Hantak
• TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 12: at New England Patriots

Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (6–5)	0	17	0	7	24
Patriots (4–7)	3	0	7	0	10

at Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

• Date: November 19, 1995
• Game attendance: 59,544
• Referee: Ron Blum
• TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 13: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 13: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Dolphins (6–6)	0	6	8	14	28
Colts (7–5)	14	10	2	10	36

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: November 26, 1995
• Game time: 1:01 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 60,414
• Referee: Bob McElwee
• TV announcers (NBC): Jim Lampley (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 14: at Carolina Panthers

Week 14: Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (7–6)	10	0	0	0	10
Panthers (6–7)	0	10	0	3	13

at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina

• Date: December 3, 1995
• Game attendance: 49,841
• Referee: Ed Hochuli
• TV announcers (NBC): Jim Lampley (play-by-play) and Bob Golic (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 15: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts	14	10	3	14	41
Jaguars	0	7	3	21	31

at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

• Date: December 10, 1995
• Game time: 1:00 pm EST/2:00 pm CST
• Game weather: 49°, relative humidity 56%, wind 17 mph
• Game attendance: 66,099
• Referee: Mike Carey
• TV announcers (NBC): Jim Donovan, and John Dockery

On the opening kickoff, Colts return specialist Aaron Bailey, found a gap and sprinted 95 yards for a touchdown. The Jaguars countered by moving the ball to the Colts' 9–yard line; however, Mike Hollis' 27–yard field goal attempt was blocked. In response, the Colts scored another touchdown, with Bailey catching a 14–yard pass. A 45–yard completion to wide receiver Willie Jackson contributed to a Jaguars touchdown, cutting the Colts lead to 7 early in the second quarter. After a Colts punt, Cedric Tillman fumbled the ball during the return, with the Colts' Derwin Gray recovering the ball, which set up another Colts touchdown. On the following drive, Jaguars' quarterback Mark Brunell was intercepted by cornerback Eugene Daniel, who returned it to Jacksonville's 3–yard line. Nevertheless, the Colts were unable to score a touchdown and opted for a field goal, concluding the first half with the Colts leading 24–7. The Jaguars commenced the second half with a successful field goal drive, which the Colts promptly matched with a field goal of their own. As the fourth quarter began, the Jaguars executed a touchdown drive, reducing the Colts lead to 10. They attempted an onside kick, but the Colts recovered, leading to a subsequent touchdown for the Colts. In response, the Jaguars quickly scored a touchdown in just four plays, highlighted by a 31–yard pass to Jackson. The Jaguars attempted another onside kick, but the Colts recovered once more and added another touchdown to their tally. In the closing minutes, the Jaguars mounted a drive where Brunell connected with Jackson for another touchdown. They made a third attempt at an onside kick, but the Colts again recovered, ultimately securing a 41–31 victory in their inaugural matchup.

Week 16: vs. San Diego Chargers

Week 16: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Chargers (8–7)	7	0	7	13	27
Colts (8–7)	3	7	0	14	24

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: December 17, 1995
• Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 55,318
• Referee: Gary Lane
• TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Beasley Reece (color commentator)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Week 17: vs. New England Patriots

Week 17: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Patriots (6–10)	0	7	0	0	7
Colts (9–7)	0	0	7	3	10

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Date: December 23, 1995
• Game time: 8:01 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 54,685
• Referee: Howard Roe
• TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Joe Theismann (color commentator) and Mark Malone (sideline reporter)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Standings

AFC East
view talk edit	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STK
(3) Buffalo Bills	10	6	0	.625	350	335	L1
(5) Indianapolis Colts	9	7	0	.563	331	316	W1
(6) Miami Dolphins	9	7	0	.563	398	332	W1
New England Patriots	6	10	0	.375	294	377	L2
New York Jets	3	13	0	.188	233	384	L4

Playoffs

The team received a Wild-Card playoff berth for the playoffs and traveled to San Diego to play the Chargers. They went on to beat the Chargers, their first playoff win in 24 years and first since moving to Indianapolis. They also won their Divisional Round game against the #1 seed Kansas City Chiefs but would fall short in the AFC Championship game to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Schedule

Playoff Round	Date	Opponent (seed)	Result	Record	Game Site	Attendance	Recap
Wild Card	December 31, 1995	at San Diego Chargers (4)	W 35–20	1–0	Jack Murphy Stadium	61,182	Recap
Divisional	January 7, 1996	at Kansas City Chiefs (1)	W 10–7	2–0	Arrowhead Stadium	77,594	Recap
Conference Championship	January 14, 1996	at Pittsburgh Steelers (2)	L 16–20	2–1	Three Rivers Stadium	61,062	Recap

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (4) San Diego Chargers

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts	0	14	7	14	35
Chargers	3	7	7	3	20

at Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California

• Date: December 31, 1995
• Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 61,182
• Referee: Gary Lane
• TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP IND SD 1 9:28 9 30 3:25 Chargers 54-yard field goal by Carney 0 3 2 14:03 8 27 3:45 Colts Dilger 2-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 7 3 2 5:48 18 68 8:15 Chargers Pupunu 6-yard touchdown reception from Humphries, Carney kick good 7 10 2 1:27 8 80 4:01 Colts Crockett 33-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good 14 10 3 10:40 7 81 3:39 Chargers Jefferson 11-yard touchdown reception from Humphries, Carney kick good 14 17 3 0:41 7 81 3:39 Colts Dawkins 42-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 21 17 4 11:53 8 55 3:48 Chargers 30-yard field goal by Carney 21 20 4 11:28 1 66 0:25 Colts Crockett 66-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good 28 20 4 6:55 6 23 3:31 Colts Harbaugh 3-yard touchdown run, Blanchard kick good 35 20 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 35 20

AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (1) Kansas City Chiefs

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts	0	7	3	0	10
Chiefs	7	0	0	0	7

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

• Date: January 7, 1996
• Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 77,594
• Referee: Jerry Markbreit
• TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator) and Jim Gray (sideline reporter)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP IND KC 1 0:29 5 62 2:28 Chiefs Dawson 6-yard touchdown reception from Bono, Elliott kick good 0 7 2 5:49 18 77 8:40 Colts Turner 5-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 7 7 3 2:48 9 35 4:34 Colts 30-yard field goal by Blanchard 10 7 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 7

AFC Championship Game: at (2) Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC Championship Game: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts	3	3	3	7	16
Steelers	3	7	3	7	20

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Date: January 14, 1996
• Game time: 12:30 p.m. EST
• Game attendance: 61,062
• Referee: Bernie Kukar
• TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Paul Maguire (color commentator), Phil Simms (color commentator), Jim Gray (sideline reporter) and Will McDonough (sideline reporter)
• Pro-Football-Reference.com

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP IND PIT 1 12:17 4 7 1:58 Colts 34-yard field goal by Blanchard 3 0 1 1:50 11 40 5:53 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Johnson 3 3 2 12:08 10 61 4:42 Colts 36-yard field goal by Blanchard 6 3 2 0:13 17 80 7:27 Steelers Stewart 5-yard touchdown reception from O'Donnell, Johnson kick good 6 10 3 9:57 10 61 5:03 Colts 37-yard field goal by Blanchard 9 10 3 0:43 7 44 3:17 Steelers 36-yard field goal by Johnson 9 13 4 8:46 4 70 2:11 Colts Turner 47-yard touchdown reception from Harbaugh, Blanchard kick good 16 13 4 1:34 8 67 1:29 Steelers Morris 1-yard touchdown run, Johnson kick good 16 20 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 16 20

Awards and records

• Jim Harbaugh, NFL Passing Leader, (Passer Rating 100.7)^[2]
• Jim Harbaugh, NFL Comeback Player of the Year

See also

• History of the Indianapolis Colts
• Indianapolis Colts seasons
• Colts–Patriots rivalry
• 1995 AFC Championship game