Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay provided a harsh assessment of his team's disappointing finish to the 2021 season.
"An epic shortfall that stunned and shocked and appalled us all," Irsay said, per Zak Keefer of The Athletic.
The Colts appeared destined for the playoffs until losing the final two games of the regular season, finishing 9-8. Needing only a win against the 2-14 Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18 to clinch a postseason berth, Indianapolis instead suffered a 26-11 loss.
"[Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard] and I realize the weight of this historic collapse," Irsay added.