Indianapolis
Colts
0-1
28
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Buffalo Bills topped the Indianapolis Colts 42-28 in Week 2 of the 2027 season, securing an important victory early in the campaign. Both teams were looking to establish momentum, but it was the Bills who came away with a decisive win, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Josh Allen was the star of the game, throwing for 371 yards and four touchdowns, leading a potent Buffalo offense. James Cook III complemented the passing game with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 104 rushing yards, while Skyler Bell torched the Colts' secondary for 146 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Colts' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in sealing the win, highlighted by Terrel Bernard's team-leading eight tackles and Ruben Hyppolite II's sack, which disrupted the Colts' rhythm. The game's turning point came when the Bills' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Buffalo to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite a late push from Indianapolis, the Bills held firm, showcasing their resilience and defensive prowess when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 371 | 4 | 1 | 124.8 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 41 | 26 | 63% | 305 | 3 | 0 | 110.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 104 | 7.4 | 54 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 10 | 66 | 6.6 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 31 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Bell | WR | 9 | 146 | 16.2 | 55 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 7 | 121 | 17.3 | 90 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 73 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 36 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Eli Pancol | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Dan Villari | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | SAM | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Pope | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Jones | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Crumedy | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyonte Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 |

