Buffalo
Bills
15-3
20
FINAL
39
Indianapolis
Colts
17-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 39-20, securing their place in the playoffs. The Colts showcased their dominance at home, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the conference championship.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. led the charge, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team build a significant lead. On the receiving end, Tyler Warren was a standout performer, racking up 99 receiving yards, while Josh Allen kept the Bills competitive with 265 passing yards and a touchdown. James Cook III also made an impact on the ground for Buffalo, contributing 75 rushing yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Colts made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. DeForest Buckner's two sacks were instrumental in putting pressure on Allen, disrupting the Bills' offensive rhythm. Additionally, A.J. Haulcy's interception sealed the deal for Indianapolis, marking a critical turning point that stifled any hope of a Buffalo comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 11 | 265 | 3 | 1 | 123.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 11 | 7 | 192 | 3 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Riley Leonard | QB | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 59 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

