Bengals at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 49, Cincinnati Bengals 32 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Bengals 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Colts 49 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJoe Burrow 291 yds passingJonathan Taylor 168 yds rushingJonathan Taylor 137 yds receivingCamryn Bynum 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 380 · 461Passing yards 274 · 281Rushing yards 106 · 180Completions 14/21 · 13/18Yards per carry 7.1 · 10.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a high-scoring Week 16 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Cincinnati Bengals 49-32, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season winds down. With both teams vying for a stronger position in the postseason, the Colts delivered a commanding performance on their home turf.
The offensive explosion was led by Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw for four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise. Running back Jonathan Taylor was unstoppable, racking up 168 rushing yards and 137 receiving yards, making him a dual-threat nightmare for the Bengals’ defense. Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow kept pace with 291 passing yards, but the Bengals ultimately fell short in the shootout.
Defensively, the Colts made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. DeForest Buckner's two sacks applied relentless pressure on Burrow, while Camryn Bynum's three interceptions were game-changing moments that halted Cincinnati's drives and turned the tide. The Colts' ability to create turnovers and capitalize on them was a key factor in this decisive victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 14/21 | 67% | 291 | 2 | 5 | 101.8 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 13/18 | 72% | 281 | 4 | 1 | 130.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 13 | 89 | 6.8 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 16 | 168 | 10.5 | 15 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan JamesHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton DulinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 39 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 31 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 109 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 31 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn WilliamsWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Andrei IosivasWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drew SampleTE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 8 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Barrett CarterWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan CookFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 3 | 61 |
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |