1968 Baltimore Colts Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 13-1
Finishing 1st in the NFL's Coastal Division
Postseason: 2-1 Won Championship
Coach: Don Shula (13-1)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
1968 Baltimore Colts Roster
1968 Baltimore Colts Results

The Baltimore Colts of the National Football League ended the 1968 season with a record of 13 wins and 1 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Coastal Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.

The defense proved to be a force, as the Colts led the league with just 144 points allowed. Baltimore piled up points with 402 points. Earl Morrall threw for 2,909 yards. John Mackey topped all receivers, hauling in 45 balls, while Jimmy Orr added 743 receiving yards. Willie Richardson provided receiving help also.

Tom Matte ran for a team-leading 662 yards.

Bobby Boyd picked off 8 opponent throws.

Don Shula coached the team. The 1968 Baltimore Colts won the Championship.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Earl Morrall31718257.429099.2268.2175.48493.2
Johnny Unitas321134.41394.326.2412.53730.1
Jim Ward9333.3465.100.0111.12211.6
Tom Matte100.000.000.000.0039.6
Totals35919654.630948.6287.8226.184 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Tom Matte1836623.623 9
Terry Cole1044184.021 3
Jerry Hill913604.021 1
Timmy Brown391594.110 2
John Mackey1010310.333 0
Preston Pearson19784.113 0
Earl Morrall11181.611 1
David Lee3124.021 0
Johnny Unitas3-1-0.30
Totals46318093.933 16

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
John Mackey4564414.345 5
Willie Richardson3769818.979 8
Jimmy Orr2974325.684 6
Tom Matte2527511.050 1
Jerry Hill181618.919 1
Ray Perkins1522715.129 1
Terry Cole13755.818 0
Tom Mitchell611719.541 4
Timmy Brown45313.218 0
Preston Pearson27035.061 2
Alex Hawkins23115.518 0
Totals196309415.884 28

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Lou Michaels504896.0281864.3102
Totals504896.0281864.3102

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
David Lee49193539.559
Totals49193539.559

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Rick Volk251987.924 0
Timmy Brown161257.825 0
Jerry Logan12727.027 0
Totals423508.327 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Preston Pearson1552735.1102 2
Timmy Brown1529819.929 0
Terry Cole512324.634 0
Tom Matte12222.022 0
Ron Porter11919.019 0
Jerry Logan11414.014 0
Totals38100326.4102 2

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Bobby Boyd816020.049 1
Rick Volk615425.790 0
Lenny Lyles5326.411 0
Jerry Logan393.00
Mike Curtis23819.038 1
Dennis Gaubatz2157.513 0
Charlie Stukes16060.060 1
Roy Hilton11313.013 1
Don Shinnick122.00
Totals2948316.790 4

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Lou Michaels18480102
Tom Matte91000060
Willie Richardson800048
Jimmy Orr600036
John Mackey0500030
Tom Mitchell400024
Preston Pearson02200024
Terry Cole30000018
Timmy Brown200000012
Jerry Hill1100012
Charlie Stukes10006
Mike Curtis10006
Bobby Boyd10006
Ray Perkins10006
Earl Morrall10006
Roy Hilton10006
Totals16280204001848000402