Indianapolis
Colts
10-2
38
FINAL
41
Buffalo
Bills
5-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 41-38, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious in a game that showcased explosive offensive talent and clutch defensive plays.
Leading the charge for the Colts was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, delivering an impressive performance with 417 passing yards and four touchdown throws. His primary target, Deion Burks, was a standout receiver, racking up 165 yards and making crucial catches throughout the game. Despite their offensive prowess, the Colts fell just short against the Bills' determined defense.
Buffalo's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Cole Bishop's remarkable three interceptions, which proved to be game-changers. The Bills' ability to capitalize on turnovers was critical, especially in the second half when they turned the tide with a defensive stand that shifted momentum. With both teams battling for supremacy, it was Buffalo's resilience on defense that ultimately secured their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 417 | 4 | 3 | 107.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 272 | 3 | 1 | 128.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 22 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 9 | 11 | 1.2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 6 | 165 | 27.5 | 28 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 9 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 15 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 41 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 51 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Eric Ramirez | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Adrian Ortega | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor Westerman | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gabe Staley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Sermon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Mitchell Baker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

