Indianapolis
Colts
5-10
43
FINAL
34
Kansas City
Chiefs
3-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 43-34, securing their playoff position in a high-stakes encounter. Both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Colts who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their prowess in a game that held significant implications for the postseason.
On the offensive side, Jonathan Taylor led the Colts with a solid 100 rushing yards, providing a strong ground game that complemented their aerial attack. Meanwhile, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lit up the scoreboard with an impressive performance, throwing for 286 yards and four touchdowns. Caleb Douglas was a standout receiver for Kansas City, racking up an eye-popping 243 yards, but it wasn't enough to carry his team to victory.
Defensively, the Colts managed to contain the Chiefs' explosive offense just enough to secure the win. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis's defense tightened, limiting Kansas City's scoring opportunities despite Mahomes's earlier success. With Benjamin St-Juste's interception proving crucial, the Colts capitalized on the momentum shift, allowing them to hold off a late-game rally from Kansas City.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 286 | 4 | 2 | 83.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 254 | 3 | 1 | 128.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 100 | 9.1 | 22 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 243 | 60.8 | 177 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 21 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 18 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 38 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Walley | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Pierce | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

