Indianapolis Colts play-action rate, 2026
30.6%
4th of 32 in the NFL
- 23.9%
- On 144 dropbacks through Week 4
How often do the Colts use play-action?
The Colts have faked a handoff on 30.6% of their dropbacks through Week 4, 4th in the NFL.
Week by week
| Through | PA% | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 17.6% | 25th |
| Week 2 | 32.8% | 5th |
| Week 3 | 33.3% | 5th |
| Week 4 | 30.6% | 4th |
Last season
Up from 28.0% in 2025, which ranked 3rd of 32.
From the Colts weekly
Third and two at the Washington five, three twenty-nine left in the first half, Colts down six to nothing, with an extra lineman reported as eligible. Jonathan Taylor went around left end for the touchdown, and Spencer Shrader's extra point put Indianapolis ahead seven to six. It never trailed again. The Colts beat the Commanders thirty to thirteen, their second straight win, and they are two and two.
Read the Week 4 note →Which offenses use the most play-action in 2026?
Kansas City Chiefs (36.6%), Seattle Seahawks (34.6%), then Chicago Bears (32.7%) lead the league. All 32 teams on the Play-Action Rate board.
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