Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
40
FINAL
31
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Manning | QB | 35 | 20 | 289 | 4 | 3 | 86.4 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 9 | 6 | 114 | 1 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Len Dawson | QB | 18 | 10 | 83 | 0 | 1 | 44.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 85 | 7.7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 85 | 6.5 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Len Dawson | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 0 | 66 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Freeney | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Thomas | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bob Sanders | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Bell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Johnny Hekker | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

