Indianapolis
Colts
0-1
28
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 8d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB352263%37141124.8
Fernando MendozaQB412663%30530110.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB141047.4540250
Josh AllenQB10666.6170230
Jonathan TaylorHB10535.3310340
Ray DavisHB6274.561110
Fernando MendozaQB2115.5—080
Skyler BellWR166.0—060
Jordan MasonHB252.53080
Dawson KnoxTE144.0—140
KJ DuffWR000.0—000
Tyler WarrenTE000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Michael PittmanWR1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Skyler BellWR914616.2551440
Michael PittmanWR712117.3901730
Khalil ShakirWR27939.5731700
KJ DuffWR36722.3361390
Tyler WarrenTE7628.9100181
Alec PierceWR55511.052290
Dalton KincaidTE34715.7140180
Eli PancolWR23316.560240
Jonathan TaylorHB22110.5170160
Keon ColemanWR2178.5100100
Dawson KnoxTE2126.081110
Dan VillariTE273.5—040
Deion BurksWR166.04060
James Cook IIIHB133.02030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0060
Rigoberto SanchezP22239