The 2009 season is the 8th consecutive season the Colts have made the playoffs. They last missed the playoffs in 2001.
As of 2007, the Giants have made the playoffs in three consecutive seasons.
The Indianapolis Colts hold the record for the last decade, 9 appearances in the last 10 years. 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. They did not make the playoffs in 2001. If they make the playoffs in 2010, they will still have 9 appearances in the last 10 years, and will tie the record of the most consecutive playoff appearances in the NFL.
The last time they were in the playoffs was in 2012/2013 season.
The last time the Pacers made the playoffs was 2012.
The Cowboys have missed the playoffs for three straight years - 2010-12. The Patriots last missed the playoffs in 2008.
The Detroit Tigers last made the playoffs in 2011. Prior to that, it was 2006.
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Sure, if Eli and passing game perform like last year, Jacobs and/or Bradshaw have at least 1000 yards rushing, and the defense vastly improves from last year. I think they will at least enter the play-offs as a wild-card, but could win the division if the defense becomes a force to be reckoned with.
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