The Indianapolis Colts (9-7) held on to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) on Sunday, 23-20, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
After scoring a touchdown during the opening drive, the Colts held the lead for the entire game and didn’t look back. They entered halftime with a 14-3 lead and even though they didn’t score a touchdown during the second half, they were able to do enough to hold on for a home win.
With the victory, the Colts five themselves a chance to make the playoffs when they host the Houston Texans (9-7) at home for the Week 18 regular-season finale.
Here’s how X, formerly Twitter, reacted to the big win:
This season has exceeded my expectations tremendously!!! https://t.co/sLtuWeIJY8
— Mullin$ (@_bamzonebro) December 31, 2023
God next week will be nervy but we hope. #ForTheShoe https://t.co/fjaykpGLX0
— Chris (@Christophski85) December 31, 2023
HUGE win @colts congrats fellas! https://t.co/emMRbAeU3z
— The Giovanni Show Podcast (@GioThePodcaster) December 31, 2023
let’s go man. great team win and much needed. let’s go fellas 🔥🔥. celebrate this one but we have a win and in next week both teams will be fighting for the playoffs
gotta come ready let’s go #ForTheShoe https://t.co/9tLRUmpEDQ
— christian (@Lilchristian23) December 31, 2023
Steichen winning record in year 1 after all the dysfunction last year is impressive stuff https://t.co/HvmpglIOFs
— SH (@SHtalkssports) December 31, 2023
Closing 2023 right heck yeah Colts!! https://t.co/k4zd5DwjhC
— Veronica Rambo 😜🌻 (@yellow_roni) December 31, 2023
Way to go Colts! Keeping those playoff hopes alive! https://t.co/rxwJGGDQ1R
— Daniel Stephenson (@DanielStephen25) December 31, 2023
We turned things around at the right moment 👌🏽 #ForTheShoe https://t.co/Sa9nsbyebY
— 🙏🏽 Keem_TheDream 🙏🏽 (@TheRealCarter93) December 31, 2023
With all the injuries all around… back up minshew. I can’t believe they been doing this! Great coaching! Love my colts! https://t.co/hHpZgRv9Pt
— minion 💙💛💨🤌🏼 @sfa〽️ (@jhoerny1) December 31, 2023
This was a mega-stressful game, and was *this* close to a trap game
– Minshew was 🤷♂️
– Offense kinda existed?
– EJ Speed almost cost us this game
– Defense overall was meh, but still flashed
– Still excellent coaching by Steichen, though you wish for AR at times https://t.co/YPpDS293NK— Luke Rochevot (@LukeRochevot) December 31, 2023
☝🏾more and we’re in 😮💨💪🏾! #ForTheShoe https://t.co/vTaygV2kRT
— Michael Brooks (@MTBrooksy5) December 31, 2023
FINALLY A WINNING SEASON @Colts https://t.co/pLDD97pzwk
— Greyhawk Mike 🎲 (@GreyhawkMike) December 31, 2023
In a season where many projected the Colts to win 4 games at most, they now have over double that, and Shane Steichen has a winning record in his first season as coach. #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/YaZuNZTMYm
— Cody Felger (@CPFelger55) December 31, 2023
Shane Steichen solidifies a winning season in his first year with the Colts.
Inherited a 4 win Colts team that was a mess last season. Lost his starting quarterback early in the year. Still locked in a winning season
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) December 31, 2023
#Colts are blasting Lil Wayne’s “Rollin’” in the locker room after today’s win. Another mixtape gem. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/5vZmR08nPq
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) December 31, 2023
Colts offense averaged 9.7 yards per attempt and 4.6 yards per carry against a red hot Raiders defense today.
Really strong showing from Indy’s offense today with Minshew, Pittman Jr, Pierce, Taylor, Downs, and Sermon all making plays when needed
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) December 31, 2023
Jaguars haven’t clinched anything, but it’s hard seeing them losing to the Titans next week. Colts just need to go out there and handle business against the Texans and let the chips fall where they fall.
— CLew 🏈🏀⚾️🥊 (@droppedballspod) December 31, 2023
No matter how things end up going next weekend the 2023 season was a success. Steichen took a terrible 4-win team and doubled the 2022 win total with a backup QB. I think it's been 5-6 years since I felt this good about the future of the Colts franchise following a season. #Colts pic.twitter.com/u9kD5O1Roq
— 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐲 (@WilliamCoslosky) December 31, 2023
#Colts/#Texans for the playoffs and potentially the division crown.
L.F.G.🍿🍿🍿 #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/g6EmU4gMYL
— Colts Coverage (@Colts_Coverage) December 31, 2023
As much as missing the playoffs could be a disappointment now, the 2023 #Colts finishing above .500 is slightly insane. Missed games by almost everyone on Offense over the season.
— Jeremy Stevenson (@MyColtsAccount) December 31, 2023
