Saints at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 31, New Orleans Saints 21 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Saints 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Colts 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPTyler Shough 244 yds passingJonathan Taylor 197 yds rushingTreylon Burks 75 yds receivingTotal yards 303 · 326Passing yards 229 · 110Rushing yards 74 · 216Completions 16/24 · 8/13Yards per carry 5.7 · 7.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 31-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for crucial positioning in the postseason hunt, this victory was essential for Indianapolis to maintain momentum as the season approaches its climax.
Offensively, it was a standout performance for Jonathan Taylor, who racked up an impressive 197 rushing yards, proving to be the driving force behind the Colts' attack. Tyler Shough of the Saints also had a noteworthy game, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, but ultimately it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts' offensive prowess. Treylon Burks contributed with 75 receiving yards, highlighting the Saints' aerial threat, but they struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays that swung the momentum in their favor, including a crucial sack from Adetomiwa Adebawore. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Colts' defense stifled the Saints' drive, allowing Indianapolis to maintain a comfortable lead. While the Saints' Clark Phillips III recorded two interceptions, the Colts' ability to control the ground game was the decisive factor in this hard-fought battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 16/24 | 67% | 244 | 2 | 2 | 93.0 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 8/13 | 62% | 110 | 1 | 2 | 74.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 25 | 197 | 7.9 | 119 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Treylon BurksWR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colts | |||||
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa AdebaworeDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keon SabbSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Jude McAtamneyK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 4 | 56 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |