Let’s make a way-too-early record prediction for the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 season.

At this time, we know who the Colts’ opponents will be and where the games will be played, but we do not know the exact order of the schedule — and that can impact the overall difficulty of it, depending on how some games fall.

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In addition to that, we don’t exactly know what the Colts’ 2026 roster will look like with the draft and free agency still ahead.

However, while there are always going to be changes to some degree, this team could look somewhat similar to what it did in 2025. One of the reasons that GM Chris Ballard is back is because there is a belief that the Colts’ start to the 2025 season is repeatable and sustainable.

So, with there still being unknowns around what’s ahead for this team, let’s do our best to predict how the upcoming season unfolds.

Washington Commanders – W

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Indianapolis Colts 2026 record prediction

Final prediction: 10-7

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL season: Record prediction for Indianapolis Colts