1988 Indianapolis Colts season
| 1988 Indianapolis Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Robert Irsay |
| General manager | Jim Irsay |
| Head coach | Ron Meyer |
| Home stadium | Hoosier Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–7 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC East |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| All-Pros | RB Eric Dickerson (1st team) C Ray Donaldson (2nd team) T Chris Hinton (2nd team) K Dean Biasucci (2nd team) |
| Pro Bowlers | C Ray Donaldson T Chris Hinton RB Eric Dickerson |
The 1988 season was the 36th season for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL) and fifth in Indianapolis. The team finished the year with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, and tied for second in the AFC East division with the New England Patriots. However, the Colts finished ahead of New England based on better record against common opponents (7–5 to Patriots' 6–6). At the start of the season, Ron Meyer demoted quarterback Gary Hogeboom to back up, and promoted Jack Trudeau to starter, which prompted Hogeboom to demand that he be either traded or released.