Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
73
FINAL
26
Cleveland
Browns
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Cleveland Browns 73-26 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Colts' explosive performance solidified their position as a formidable contender heading into the postseason.
Jonathan Taylor was the star of the show, racking up an incredible 361 rushing yards, a testament to his dominance on the ground. Shedeur Sanders of the Browns managed to throw for 140 yards and two touchdowns, but it was clear that the Colts' offense was operating at a different level. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine added to the Colts' success with 67 receiving yards, rounding out a balanced and lethal attack.
Defensively, Indianapolis made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Sauce Gardner intercepted two passes, providing crucial turnovers that stifled any chance of a Browns comeback. The turning point came late in the first half when Gardner's second interception set up a touchdown, extending the Colts' lead and effectively sealing the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 140 | 2 | 6 | 48.7 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 11 | 4 | 36% | 134 | 1 | 2 | 73.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 361 | 19.0 | 40 | 8 | 65 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 22 | 116 | 5.3 | 26 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 45 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 37 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 10 | 48 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

