Colts at Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts 24, Kansas City Chiefs 21 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Colts 24 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XP
Chiefs 21 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 3 XPPatrick Mahomes 185 yds passingJonathan Taylor 140 yds rushingAlec Pierce 91 yds receivingNohl Williams 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 335 ยท 257Passing yards 169 ยท 185Rushing yards 166 ยท 72Completions 13/15 ยท 10/15Yards per carry 7.5 ยท 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In a closely contested matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 24-21, securing their first win of the 2026 season. The stakes were high for both teams looking to establish early dominance in the league, making this victory critical for the Colts as they aim to build momentum moving forward.
Daniel Jones proved to be the catalyst for the Colts' offense, throwing for two touchdowns and leading a balanced attack. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 140 rushing yards, while Alec Pierce emerged as a key target, finishing with 91 receiving yards. This offensive prowess allowed the Colts to control the tempo and keep the Chiefs' defense on its heels.
Defensively, both teams fought hard, but the game turned in the Colts' favor during a crucial fourth quarter where they managed to stifle Mahomes' drives. With Nohl Williams leading the Chiefs with six total tackles, the Kansas City defense struggled to contain the Colts' explosive plays. Ultimately, the Colts' ability to convert key third downs and maintain possession in the final minutes sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 13/15 | 87% | 169 | 2 | 0 | 153.1 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 10/15 | 67% | 185 | 1 | 0 | 131.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 18 | 140 | 7.8 | 37 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Daniel JonesQB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 11 | 72 | 6.5 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 43 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | โ | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 43 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 50 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Justin WalleyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 3 | 22 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |