Indianapolis
Colts
10-5
27
FINAL
19
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 27-19, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Colts emerged victorious in a game that showcased their offensive prowess.
Patrick Mahomes led the Colts with an impressive 318 passing yards, connecting with Michael Pittman for a standout performance that saw the receiver rack up 176 yards. The Browns' Ty Simpson countered with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to keep the game competitive, while Tyler Allgeier added a solid 80 rushing yards to support the Cleveland offense.
Defensively, the Colts' Chase Young made his presence felt with half a sack, contributing to a steady pass rush that pressured Cleveland's quarterback throughout the game. However, it was Ja'Quan McMillian's interception that marked a critical turning point, giving the Colts key momentum in the second half. Ultimately, Indianapolis' ability to capitalize on key plays allowed them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 44 | 32 | 318 | 1 | 1 | 90.9 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 30 | 17 | 209 | 2 | 1 | 86.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 19 | 79 | 4.2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 12 | 176 | 14.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 160 | 17.8 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 45 |

