Buffalo
Bills
12-6
14
FINAL
20
Indianapolis
Colts
13-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Buffalo Bills by a score of 20-14, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams hungry for victory, the Colts showcased resilience and poise under pressure to secure their spot in the postseason.
Daniel Jones led the Colts' offense with an impressive 219 passing yards, providing the necessary spark for his team's attack. Josh Allen had a strong performance for the Bills, throwing two touchdown passes, but it was James Cook III who stole the spotlight on the ground, rushing for 117 yards. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine also contributed significantly, posting 66 receiving yards and helping to keep the chains moving for Indianapolis.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Laiatu Latu stood out with a sack and an interception, both of which limited the Bills' scoring opportunities at critical moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Latu's interception halted a promising Buffalo drive, allowing the Colts to maintain their lead and emerge victorious.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 219 | 2 | 0 | 93.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 10 | 42% | 128 | 2 | 4 | 47.2 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 117 | 8.4 | 27 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 24 | 92 | 3.8 | 44 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 17 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 3 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

