Indianapolis
Colts
9-0
38
FINAL
45
Kansas City
Chiefs
8-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 45-38, keeping their playoff hopes alive and firmly in control of the division race. With both teams battling for postseason positioning, this game showcased explosive offensive talent on both sides.
Leading the charge for the Colts was Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 322 yards, showing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor dominated the ground game, racking up an impressive 238 rushing yards, while Tyler Warren led the receiving corps with 113 yards. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes contributed with two touchdown passes, exemplifying his trademark efficiency.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Jyaire Hill led the defense with four tackles, while George Karlaftis applied consistent pressure, notching two sacks to disrupt the Colts’ rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a timely interception by Daniel Scott gave the Colts a glimmer of hope, but ultimately, the Chiefs' defense held firm to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 322 | 2 | 2 | 101.1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 238 | 2 | 3 | 76.3 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 238 | 12.5 | 41 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 15 | 106 | 7.1 | 19 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 52 | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 19 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 58 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Scott | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Dowler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |

