Cincinnati
Bengals
8-6
41
FINAL
84
Indianapolis
Colts
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding final score of 84-41, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. This Week 16 matchup showcased the Colts’ offensive firepower against a Bengals team that struggled to keep pace.
Daniel Jones led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for five touchdowns and showcasing his efficiency in the pocket. Tyler Warren emerged as a key target, racking up 130 receiving yards, while Chase Brown kept the Bengals competitive with a standout performance, rushing for 222 yards. Joe Burrow also put up notable numbers for Cincinnati with 339 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Colts' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Colts made significant contributions, with DeForest Buckner recording two sacks and CJ Allen intercepting two passes, disrupting the Bengals' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Colts scored three consecutive touchdowns, putting them ahead by three possessions. The Bengals could not recover from that momentum shift, as Indianapolis maintained control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 46 | 21 | 46% | 339 | 4 | 3 | 72.6 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 297 | 5 | 0 | 153.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 18 | 222 | 12.3 | 50 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 179 | 11.9 | 84 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | — | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 53 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 26 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 37 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 20 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 17 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Russ Yeast | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Liam Anderson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

