When the NFL schedule came out, Indianapolis Colts fans likely had their eye on the bye week.

It would be the one week without Colts football, a necessary break during what figured to be a long season of losing. Instead, it has been quite the opposite through 10 weeks.

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The Colts are 8-2 and tied for the best record in the league. Daniel Jones has been unironically in the MVP discussion all season long and Jonathan Taylor seems to begin every game with at least two touchdowns.

Sports often surprise, but rarely to the level of this Colts season.

While they haven’t been as dominant in recent weeks, Indianapolis continues to win. They are locked and loaded for a playoff run, hoping that road extends all the way to February.

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Here’s what to know about Week 11.

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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

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Best images of the 2025 NFL season

Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

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Week 1: The New England Patriots’ Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.

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Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.

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Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.

Are the Colts playing today?

The Colts are not playing on Nov. 16.

Indianapolis is on its bye in Week 11, along with the New Orleans Saints. The Colts will return to action in Week 12 when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 11 bye

The Colts are one of just two teams on a bye in Week 11 and are the only AFC representative.

Colts 2025 scheduleNFL Week 11 schedule

Thursday, Nov. 13

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Sunday, Nov. 16

Monday, Nov. 17

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Do the Colts play today? NFL Week 11 bye schedule