 The Indianapolis Colts finished first in the AFC South with a 14-2 record, clinching a first round bye and home-field advantage.On January 16, 2010, Bethea recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco during a 20–3 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round.The Colts went on to defeat the New York Jets 30–17 in the AFC Championship to reach Super Bowl XLIV.