Colts at Bills
Indianapolis Colts 23, Buffalo Bills 17 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Colts 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Bills 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 255 yds passingJonathan Taylor 86 yds rushingJaylin Lane 145 yds receivingCharvarius Ward Sr 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 381 · 250Passing yards 255 · 131Rushing yards 126 · 119Completions 21/41 · 19/29Yards per carry 5.0 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-17 in a tightly contested Week 8 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Colts showcased their resilience on the road to secure a crucial victory.
Anthony Richardson Sr was the standout performer for Indianapolis, throwing for 255 yards and two touchdowns, while Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards. Jaylin Lane was a vital target in the passing game, racking up an impressive 145 receiving yards, providing Richardson with a reliable option throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Colts were led by Charvarius Ward Sr, who recorded 11 total tackles, consistently making his presence felt against the Bills' offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis forced a critical turnover, allowing them to maintain their narrow lead and ultimately seal the game. Buffalo's inability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, despite a solid effort from Terrel Bernard, who grabbed an interception, proved costly in the end.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 21/41 | 51% | 255 | 2 | 1 | 76.7 |
Bills | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 19/29 | 66% | 131 | 0 | 0 | 75.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 15 | 86 | 5.7 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alec PierceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 19 | 65 | 3.4 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||||
| Jaylin LaneWR | 11 | 145 | 13.2 | 52 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrFS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesSAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez OjulariLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Christian GrayCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael HoechtLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty BenefieldFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 1/1 | 2 | 28 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 2 | 22 |
