Colts Fans Send Message to Jim Irsay with Empty Seats vs. Titans

Lucas Oil Stadium looks barren as the Indianapolis Colts proceed with a rollercoaster campaign.

Oct 20, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts fans watch the action on the field during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium . / Grace Hollars/IndyStar USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images-Imagn Images

The home crowd for the Indianapolis Colts is running thin against the Tennessee Titans in a crucial Week 16 matchup. Pictures show the Lucas Oil Stadium stands as nearly half-empty, despite playing a divisional matchup.

Less than 10 minutes until kickoff and this place has plenty of open seating. All that white are seats. pic.twitter.com/dLOnUsASJ4

— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) December 22, 2024

All those white lines in the crowd? Empty seats. Lucas Oil holds nearly 70,000 people for Colts games but Sunday's matchup sees a very different number. So far this year, the Colts are averaging over 66,000 in attendance.

It's clear that the city is sending a message to billionaire owner Jim Irsay. Fans are tired of mediocrity and disappointing seasons as 2024 marks the 10th straight year the team has missed out on an AFC South title.

Fans posting on X shared their thoughts about the lack of fans showing up.

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Message being sent to @JimIrsay that the fanbase is done with mediocrity. Well done 👊🏻 https://t.co/5dirmCSaQv

— Tyler Christian (@runtmc317) December 22, 2024

(Via @runtmc317): "Message being sent to Jim Irsay that the fanbase is done with mediocrity. Well done."

@JimIrsay your fans are trying to tell you something. Are you going to listen?#Colts #FireBallard #ForTheShoe https://t.co/d0PDd6Ie5S

— Adam Nywening (@NyWinning1216) December 22, 2024

(Via @NyWinning1216): "Jim Irsay your fans are trying to tell you something. Are you going to listen? #Colts #FireBallard #ForTheShoe"

Good, the fans need to express that this era’s mediocrity isn’t good enough. Saw this down here in Houston prior to what they have goin’ now. It’s arguably the strongest way the “voice” of the fan will be heard. #ForTheShoe https://t.co/6WfvXVAQ9u

— Anthony Childress (@Naptown_HTown) December 22, 2024

(Via @Naptown_HTown): "Good, the fans need to express that this era's mediocrity isn't good enough. Saaw this down here in Houston prior to what they have goin' now. It's arguably the strongest way the "voice" of the fan will be heard. #ForTheShoe"

Maybe Jim will realize people aren’t happy with the product on the field

— Huntxr276 (@Huntxr276) December 22, 2024

(Via @Huntxr276): "Maybe Jim will realize the people aren't happy with the product on the field"

The point is, fans aren't happy. The Colts have consistently brought a mediocre product to the field that doesn't win playoff games. If the team wins, fans will come back.

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