2018 Indianapolis Colts season

Coaching changes On December 31, 2017, the Colts parted ways with head coach Chuck Pagano, who had led the team for six seasons. After two interviews, it was widely reported that the Colts would hire New England Patriots' offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to replace him, after McDaniels fulfilled his obligations to the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. The Colts announced on the team website that they had agreed to terms with McDaniels and scheduled a press conference with McDaniels for February 5, 2018. However, one day later, McDaniels unexpectedly withdrew from the agreement in principle to become the Colts' head coach. On February 11, 2018, after interviewing multiple candidates, including Leslie Frazier and Dan Campbell, the Colts announced the hiring of Frank Reich, formerly the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator. ==Draft==

Draft trades • The Colts traded their first-round selection (3rd overall) to the Jets in exchange for the Jets' first-round selection (6th overall), two second-round selections (37th and 49th overall), and their second-round selection in 2019. • The Colts traded a second-round selection they received from the Jets (49th overall) to the Eagles in exchange for the Eagles' second-round selection (52nd overall) and fifth-round selection (169th overall). • The Colts traded their third-round selection (67th overall) and their sixth-round selection (178th overall) to the Browns in exchange for the Browns' second-round selection (64th overall). • The Colts traded their fifth-round selection (140th overall) to the Raiders in exchange for the Raiders' fifth-round selection (159th overall) and sixth-round selection (185th overall). • The Colts traded defensive end Henry Anderson to the Jets in exchange for the Jets' seventh-round pick previously acquired from Seattle (235th overall). ==Staff==

Schedule The Colts' 2018 schedule was announced on April 19. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals Despite leading 23–10 in the second half, the Colts allowed the Bengals to come back and win 34–23. While driving late in the game, Jack Doyle lost a fumble that was returned 83 yards for a touchdown, sealing the win for Cincinnati. The loss snapped the Colts’ eight-game home winning streak against the Bengals and marked their first home defeat to them since the 1997 season. Week 2: at Washington Redskins With the win, the Colts evened their record at 1-1. Week 3: at Philadelphia Eagles In a rain-filled affair, the Colts were unable to nurse a late lead, as they lost to the defending champion Eagles 20-16 and fell to 1–2. Week 4: vs. Houston Texans In a shootout, the Texans were able to pull it out in overtime, winning 37–34, as the Colts fell to 1–3. Week 5: at New England Patriots The Colts were seeking their first road win over the Patriots since their 2006 Super Bowl-winning season. Week 6: at New York Jets Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills Week 8: at Oakland Raiders Week 10: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Week 11: vs. Tennessee Titans Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins Week 13: at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 14: at Houston Texans Week 15: vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 16: vs. New York Giants Week 17: at Tennessee Titans Standings Division Conference ==Postseason==

Schedule Game summaries AFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (3) Houston Texans AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (1) Kansas City Chiefs This would be Andrew Luck's last game in the NFL, as he retired before the commencement of the 2019 NFL season. ==References==