1990 Indianapolis Colts season
38th season in franchise history / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1990 Indianapolis Colts season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and seventh in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1990 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, and finished third in the AFC East division. Running back Eric Dickerson held out of training camp, during a contract dispute. The Colts suspended Dickerson four games for conduct detrimental to the team. He returned late in the season and rushed for 677 yards.
1990 Indianapolis Colts season | |
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Head coach | Ron Meyer |
Home field | Hoosier Dome |
Results | |
Record | 7–9 |
Division place | 3rd AFC East |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | P Rohn Stark KR Clarence Verdin |
AP All-Pros | P Rohn Stark (2nd team) |
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The Colts were embarrassed at home in week two by the putrid Patriots, losing 16–14 for New England's lone win of 1990.
On December 22, 1990, Monday Night Football was played two days early, on Saturday night. The 6–8 Colts played at home as underdogs against the Washington Redskins. Trailing 14–25 in the 4th quarter, rookie quarterback Jeff George led an improbable and spectacular comeback which included two touchdowns to tie the game with little time left. The Colts then intercepted Mark Rypien and returned the ball for the go-ahead touchdown. The Colts pulled off the upset in dramatic fashion with one of George's most memorable games of his career. He threw three touchdowns and no interceptions.