Indianapolis
Colts
18-1
42
FINAL
23
Arizona
Cardinals
18-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling display of offensive firepower, the Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 42-23, securing the franchise's second Super Bowl title. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but the Colts proved too strong for the Cardinals on this grand stage.
Peyton Manning delivered a masterful performance, throwing for three touchdowns, while LaDainian Tomlinson was a force on the ground, racking up 130 rushing yards. Despite the Cardinals' efforts, highlighted by Matt Leinart's 310 passing yards and Anquan Boldin's impressive 140 receiving yards, they could not keep pace with the Colts' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, with Antoine Bethea leading the team in tackles and Bob Sanders snagging an interception. The game's turning point came when Indianapolis forced a turnover in the third quarter, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately hold off any hopes of a Cardinals comeback. The Colts' defense was instrumental in stifling Arizona's momentum, ensuring that their offense could capitalize and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leinart | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 310 | 1 | 1 | 103.7 |
| Peyton Manning | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 214 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Edgerrin James | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Reggie Wayne | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Clark | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anquan Boldin | WR | 6 | 140 | 23.3 | 26 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 39 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Reggie Wayne | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 49 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Dallas Clark | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Carlyle Holiday | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Edgerrin James | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrence Wilkins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Leonard Pope | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jerome Collins | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Sanders | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Bethea | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony McFarland | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrall Rushing | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight Freeney | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyjuan Hagler | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hanik Milligan | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Jennings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antrel Rolle | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Giordano | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Doss | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cato June | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Brackett | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Vinatieri | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Neil Rackers | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| Scott Player | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

