2013 Indianapolis Colts season
| 2013 Indianapolis Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Chuck Pagano |
| General manager | Ryan Grigson |
| Owner | Jim Irsay |
| Home field | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 1st AFC South |
| Playoff finish |
Won Wild Card Playoffs (Chiefs) 45–44 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Patriots) 43–22 |
| Pro Bowlers | QB Andrew Luck OLB Robert Mathis LS Matt Overton |
The 2013 Indianapolis Colts season was the franchise's 61st season in the National Football League, the 30th in Indianapolis and the second season under head coach Chuck Pagano, who missed most of the 2012 season due to treatment for leukemia. The Colts have matched their 2012 record of 11–5, but went undefeated within the division this season. The Colts planned to advance further than the Wild Card round in the playoffs than in 2012, where they lost to the Ravens. They had done so after coming off of a 28-point trail against the Chiefs to win 45–44 at home. However, the Colts were defeated by the New England Patriots in the Divisional round, by a score of 43–22.
On March 7, 2013, Jeff Saturday signed a one-day contract in order to retire as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
For the second consecutive season, the Colts held the final pick in the NFL Draft, number 254, which is famously known as Mr. Irrelevant. In 2012, the final player selected was Chandler Harnish. The 2013 season's Mr. Irrelevant is Justice Cunningham.
Throughout the season, the Colts wore a patch to recognize the 30th season since their move to Indianapolis.
On October 20, 2013, Peyton Manning made his first return to Indianapolis since being released by the Indianapolis Colts and signed by the Denver Broncos, a game in which commentator Al Michaels dubbed "the War of 1812" (referring to Peyton Manning's number of 18 and Colts quarterback Andrew Luck's number of 12). The Colts won the game 39-33.
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