1997 Indianapolis Colts season

They became only the second team to start 0–10 since 1987 after the 1993 Bengals,[1] before an upset home win over eventual NFC Champion Green Bay.

That would turn out to be the only good highlight all season for the Colts, as the team fell to a league-worst 3–13 record, and earned the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft, where they selected quarterback Peyton Manning.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve Although unknown at the time, this game was of significant consequence in NFL history.

The loser of this game would have the first pick in the 1998 NFL draft, which for the Colts was Payton Manning.

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