Indianapolis
Colts
14-1
44
FINAL
13
Cleveland
Browns
10-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 44-13, solidifying their playoff position in the 2026 season. The Colts showcased their offensive prowess while the Browns struggled to keep pace, leading to a lopsided defeat that may haunt them as the regular season comes to a close.
Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 149 yards and two touchdowns, displaying both precision and poise under pressure. The ground game was anchored by Jonathan Taylor, who racked up an impressive 162 rushing yards, proving to be a relentless force. Tyler Warren also made a significant impact in the passing game, contributing 65 receiving yards to help stretch the field and keep the Browns' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Colts were equally formidable, with Camryn Bynum leading the way with five total tackles, ensuring that the Browns’ offensive efforts were met with stout resistance. Laiatu Latu added to the pressure with a sack, while Cam Taylor-Britt's interception marked a pivotal moment in the game, halting any momentum the Browns hoped to build. It was clear that Indianapolis's defensive unit was not only effective in containing their opponents but also instrumental in sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 11 | 7 | 149 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 26 | 13 | 147 | 1 | 3 | 40.5 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 162 | 13.5 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 2 | 42 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 61 | 3.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

