The Colts did their part by beating the Titans 30-24, but needed eight other games to break their way in order to make the playoffs. Chief among those games was the Texans hosting the Jaguars. Houston controlled their own destiny, and won the AFC South with a lopsided win against Jacksonville.
Quarterback Josh Freeman got the start for the Colts after being with the team for just five days. For someone with so little familarity of the playbook he played quite well, leading the team on four scoring drives. Freeman finished Sunday completing 15-of-28 attempts for 149 yards, one touchdown and an interception.