Colts at Cardinals
Indianapolis Colts 42, Arizona Cardinals 23 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Colts 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Cardinals 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 0 XPMatt Leinart 310 yds passingLaDainian Tomlinson 130 yds rushingAnquan Boldin 140 yds receivingBob Sanders 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 347 · 333Passing yards 214 · 291Rushing yards 133 · 42Completions 11/14 · 16/25Yards per carry 22.2 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Peyton ManningQB | 11/14 | 79% | 214 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Matt LeinartQB | 16/25 | 64% | 310 | 1 | 1 | 103.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Edgerrin JamesHB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Reggie WayneWR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 49 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Marvin HarrisonWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Terrence WilkinsWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jerome CollinsTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Anquan BoldinWR | 6 | 140 | 23.3 | 26 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Larry FitzgeraldWR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 39 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Carlyle HolidayWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Edgerrin JamesHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Leonard PopeTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bryant JohnsonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Bob SandersFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine BetheaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony McFarlandDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrall RushingCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight FreeneyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyjuan HaglerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim JenningsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cato JuneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary BrackettMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Eric GreenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antrel RolleCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian WilsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Hanik MilliganSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew GiordanoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael DossSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Adam VinatieriK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Neil RackersK | 1/1 | 0 | 39 |
| Scott PlayerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |