Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
40
FINAL
31
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40-31. With both teams looking to establish early-season momentum, this game showcased the resilience and offensive firepower of the Colts, who now improve to 2-0 on the season. Peyton Manning led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 289 yards and a remarkable four touchdown passes, demonstrating his trademark precision and leadership. The Colts' offense was explosive, with key contributions from their receiving corps, while the Chiefs struggled to keep pace despite a strong performance from Kyren Williams, who rushed for 85 yards, and Tony Gonzalez, who racked up an impressive 138 receiving yards. Defensively, Dwight Freeney was a standout for the Colts, recording five total tackles and three sacks, which proved critical in disrupting the Chiefs' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Freeney's pressure led to a turnover, allowing Indianapolis to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite a valiant effort from Mansoor Delane, who intercepted two passes for Kansas City, the Colts' defense held firm when it mattered most.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Peyton ManningQB35202894386.4
Sam DarnoldQB9611410146.7
Len DawsonQB1810830144.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Kyren WilliamsHB11857.70390
Kenneth WalkerHB13856.50191
Sam DarnoldQB11515.00150
Len DawsonQB166.0060
Matthew GoldenWR155.0050
David MontgomeryHB155.0150
Jordan MasonHB111.0010
Tony GonzalezTE000.0000
Tucker KraftTE000.0000
Tyler HigbeeTE000.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Tony GonzalezTE613823.01480
Kenneth WalkerHB813516.90660
Tyler HigbeeTE77510.72230
Jordan AddisonWR34615.32280
Marvin HarrisonWR12020.00200
Kyren WilliamsHB4164.00100
Matthew GoldenWR11313.00130
Khalil ShakirWR11212.00120
Jerry JeudyWR2115.5080
Tucker KraftTE2115.50110
David MontgomeryHB199.0090
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Dwight FreeneyLEDG53000
Mansoor DelaneCB00201
Derrick ThomasWILL50001
Roquan SmithMIKE10101
Demetrius Knight JrWILL00100
Jeffery SimmonsDT21010
Riley MossCB30000
Malaki StarksFS30000
Tyson CampbellCB30000
Reed BlankenshipSS30000
Cam Taylor-BrittCB30000
Josh SweatREDG20000
Quandre DiggsSS20000
Jaquan BriskerSS20000
Jer'Zhan NewtonDT20000
Harrison SmithFS20001
Bob SandersSS10001
Bobby BellMIKE10002
Laiatu LatuLEDG10000
Ashtyn DavisFS10003
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Matt GayK0040
Jason MyersK11238
Johnny HekkerP0000