Indianapolis
Colts
7-8
31
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts outlasted the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 31-24. This victory not only secured a crucial win for the Colts but also kept their playoff hopes alive as the season nears its conclusion.
Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones delivered a solid performance, throwing for 2 touchdowns and helping his team maintain momentum throughout the game. Meanwhile, running back Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up 128 rushing yards that proved pivotal in wearing down the Browns' defense. Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders showcased his passing ability with 274 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts’ offensive balance.
Defensively, Matt Milano led the Colts with 8 total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting the Browns' scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Colts' defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their slim lead. Cleveland's inability to capitalize on key moments ultimately sealed their fate, despite a valiant effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 40 | 23 | 274 | 1 | 1 | 76.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 27 | 15 | 178 | 2 | 1 | 85.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 128 | 6.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 71 | 3.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Reid | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |

