The big picture

Indianapolis Colts are 2–6 in NFL 2026, averaging 20.1 points for and 27.8 against.

Miami Dolphins are 1–6 in NFL 2026, averaging 16.7 points for and 25.9 against.

Form

Indianapolis Colts have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Jacksonville Jaguars 7–42.

Miami Dolphins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to New England Patriots 19–24.

Indianapolis Colts have lost their last four.

Head to head

These sides have met 19 times on our records since 1999: Indianapolis Colts 11, Miami Dolphins 8.

Last time out (2025, Week 1), Indianapolis Colts won 33–8 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indianapolis Colts have won the last three against Miami Dolphins.

Biggest margin between these two: Miami Dolphins by 35 points in 2001 (41–6).

Players to watch

For Indianapolis Colts, watch Akeem Davis-Gaither (8.1 def total tackles a game in 2026) and Justin Walley (5 def total tackles a game, 1 def sack in 2026).

For Miami Dolphins, watch Jordyn Brooks (9 def total tackles a game in 2026) and Jacob Rodriguez (8 def total tackles a game in 2026).

At Lucas Oil Stadium

Indianapolis Colts have won 11 of their last 18 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form and history, Indianapolis Colts have the edge.