Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 1 · Cleveland Browns Stadium
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 9–6 on the road at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Week 1 of the 2003 regular season on September 7, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 15 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 1.
The result moved the Colts to 1–0 and dropped the Browns to 0–1. The Colts finished 2003 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Browns finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 28–23 on December 15, 2002. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 13–6 on September 25, 2005.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 3–0 after meeting No. 3 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
