The Indianapolis Colts are embracing their past struggles with a healthy dose of humor. In their 2026 NFL schedule release video, the team poked fun at their long-running winless streak in Jacksonville, turning a painful stat into a lighthearted moment for fans.

The video, cleverly themed around The Simpsons, opens with a classic scene of Homer Simpson leaving work. But eagle-eyed viewers will spot a sign in the background that reads: "4,252 days without a win in Jacksonville." It's a playful jab that acknowledges the Colts' enduring road woes against their AFC South rivals.

To put that number in perspective: the last time Indianapolis won in Jacksonville was during the 2014 NFL season. Since then, the Colts have dropped 11 straight games on the road to the Jaguars. That's over a decade of frustration in a single stadium—and the Colts are clearly ready to change the narrative.

This season, the two teams will clash in Jacksonville in Week 8 for an early afternoon kickoff. It's a prime opportunity for the Colts to finally snap that streak and silence the doubts—or for the Jaguars to extend their home dominance.

Both teams enter 2026 with contrasting momentum. The Jaguars are looking to build on a stellar 13-4 season in Year 1 under head coach Liam Coen. Meanwhile, the Colts are hungry for their first postseason appearance since 2020, after a promising 2025 campaign that stalled in the second half. A win in Jacksonville could be just the spark Indianapolis needs to fuel a playoff push.

Whether you're a Colts fan hoping for redemption or a Jaguars supporter enjoying the home-field advantage, one thing's for sure: this Week 8 matchup just got a lot more interesting—and the schedule release video has already set the tone.