They finished second in the AFC East with a 10–6 record, but lost in overtime to their division rival Miami Dolphins in the wildcard round of the playoffs.
This was the first time the Raiders had ever visited Indianapolis, Their previous regular season away game against the Colts occurred as far back as 1975,[4] although they also played in Baltimore during the 1977 postseason.
The Dolphins turned the ball over three times in the first half as the Colts staked a 14–0 lead by halftime.
The Colts had a chance to win the game with a 49-yard FG but Mike Vanderjagt's kick was wide right.
The Dolphins then marched 61 yards in 11 plays, ending with a Lamar Smith game-winning touchdown.