2003 Indianapolis Colts season
| 2003 Indianapolis Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jim Irsay |
| General manager | Bill Polian |
| Head coach | Tony Dungy |
| Home stadium | RCA Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 12–4 |
| Division place | 1st AFC South |
| Playoffs | Won Wild Card Playoffs (vs. Broncos) 41–10 Won Divisional Playoffs (at Chiefs) 38–31 Lost AFC Championship (at Patriots) 14–24 |
| Pro Bowlers | QB Peyton Manning WR Marvin Harrison DE Dwight Freeney K Mike Vanderjagt |
| Uniform | |
The 2003 Indianapolis Colts season was the 51st season for the team in the National Football League (NFL) and 20th in Indianapolis. The Colts improved on their 10–6 record from 2002, going 12-4 and reaching the postseason for the second straight season. After the season, quarterback Peyton Manning was named league MVP along with Steve McNair of the Tennessee Titans.
After defeating the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs in the first two rounds, the Colts advanced to their first AFC Championship Game in eight years, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in the first of five playoff meetings between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. This was the final season that the team wore blue facemasks on the helmets.