2009 Indianapolis Colts season
| 2009 Indianapolis Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jim Caldwell |
| General manager | Chris Polian |
| Owner | Jim Irsay |
| Home field | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 14-2 |
| Division place | 1st AFC South |
| Playoff finish |
Won Divisional Playoffs (Ravens) 20–3 Won AFC Championship (Jets) 30–17 Lost Super Bowl XLIV (Saints) 31–17 |
| Pro Bowlers | 7 (see Awards and honors) |
| AP All-Pros | 4 (see Awards and honors) |
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The 2009 Indianapolis Colts season was the franchise's 57th season in the National Football League and the 26th in Indianapolis. It was the first season since 2002 that the Colts did not have Tony Dungy on their coaching staff, due to his retirement from coaching. The 2009 Indianapolis Colts improved upon their 12–4 record from 2008 as well as winning their sixth AFC South division championship in seven years. The Colts also clinched the #1 playoff seed in the AFC. The Colts became the sole undefeated team after week 15. The following week, the Colts lost to the New York Jets. During the playoffs, the Colts defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round and the New York Jets in the AFC Championship game, but lost to the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, 31–17.
On January 12, 2009, Head Coach Tony Dungy announced his retirement from coaching in the National Football League. Two days later, then-Assistant Head Coach and Quarterbacks Coach Jim Caldwell was formally announced as Dungy's successor.
The preseason opponents were announced on March 30.
Division games are in bold text.
All game dates are on Sunday unless indicated otherwise.
With the win the Colts started out the season 1–0 and improved their regular season winning streak to 9 games.
With the win, not only did the Colts improve to 2–0, but Peyton Manning's 119th career victory would surpass Johnny Unitas for the most quarterback wins in franchise history. The win also helped the Colts' improved their winning streak to 10 games in the regular season. The Colts' offense would make the most of its time on the field, as they were only in the game for 14:53.
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