Indianapolis
Colts
1-13
17
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
2-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 17-14 in Week 16 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams came out determined to secure a vital win, but it was the Colts who ultimately emerged victorious.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr shone brightly, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team to crucial scores when it mattered most. On the other side, Malik Willis of the Dolphins put up impressive numbers, racking up 244 passing yards, while De'Von Achane showcased his speed and agility with 112 rushing yards, keeping the Dolphins competitive throughout the game. Deion Burks was a reliable target for the Colts, contributing 92 receiving yards to help maintain offensive momentum.
Defensively, Bobby Wagner was a standout for the Colts, not only making eight tackles but also recording two sacks, significantly disrupting Miami's offensive flow. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Charvarius Ward Sr intercepted a critical pass, denying the Dolphins a potential game-winning drive and sealing the victory for Indianapolis. This win keeps the Colts in the playoff conversation as the season draws to a close.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 244 | 1 | 1 | 73.6 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 156 | 2 | 0 | 84.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 112 | 9.3 | 62 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 11 | 55 | 5.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 31 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Bub Means | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Wagner | SAM | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Webb | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

