Indianapolis
Colts
8-0
28
FINAL
3
Buffalo
Bills
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Buffalo Bills 28-3, solidifying their position in the playoff race as the 2027 season enters its second half. The Colts demonstrated a balanced attack while the Bills struggled to find their rhythm, resulting in a decisive victory.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for Indianapolis, racking up 189 passing yards and tossing two touchdown passes. Tyler Warren was his favorite target, hauling in five receptions for 87 yards, while Jonathan Taylor contributed with an efficient ground game despite limited carries, finishing with 10 rushing yards. The Colts' offense effectively controlled the game, showcasing their playmakers at crucial moments.
Defensively, the Colts were relentless, with DeForest Buckner standing out by recording three total tackles and a sack. The turning point came early in the second half when Jelani McDonald intercepted a pass, halting any momentum the Bills were building. This crucial turnover allowed Indianapolis to extend their lead and maintain dominance throughout the game, effectively sealing the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 11 | 9 | 82% | 189 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 93 | 0 | 2 | 43.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 49 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 26 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

