Indianapolis
Colts
0-1
21
FINAL
42
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Indianapolis Colts 42-21 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory reinforces the Chiefs' dominance early in the year and sets the tone for their pursuit of a playoff berth.
Patrick Mahomes was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 438 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and decision-making. Xavier Worthy emerged as his top target, racking up 141 receiving yards, consistently creating separation and making crucial catches to keep drives alive. Meanwhile, the Colts' ground game struggled, with Jonathan Taylor managing only 16 rushing yards, forcing the team to rely heavily on their passing attack.
On the defensive side, Kansas City managed to contain the Colts effectively, with Khalil Mack contributing a sack and an interception, but it was the Chiefs' offense that truly dictated the pace of the game. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a long touchdown, giving the Chiefs a lead they would never relinquish. The Colts' inability to respond highlighted the disparity between the two teams, as Kansas City’s defense limited their scoring opportunities.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 438 | 3 | 1 | 128.2 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 170 | 2 | 2 | 88.1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 61 | 2 | 96 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 15 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 26 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 22 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

