Indianapolis
Colts
2-0
46
FINAL
45
Tennessee
Titans
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 46-45. The victory not only boosts the Colts’ confidence but also sets the stage for a competitive season ahead, as both teams vie for playoff positioning early on.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 466 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Alec Pierce emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 250 receiving yards and two touchdowns, making him a nightmare for the Titans' secondary. Meanwhile, Tennessee's Tony Pollard contributed on the ground with 40 rushing yards, but the Titans struggled to keep pace with the Colts' explosive offense.
On the defensive side, the Titans had moments of pressure, particularly from Oluwafemi Oladejo, who recorded two sacks. However, it was a crucial interception by Zion Branch of the Colts that turned the tide late in the game, allowing Indianapolis to regain momentum. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Richardson orchestrated a game-winning drive, sealing a memorable victory for the Colts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 466 | 6 | 0 | 156.9 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 426 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Wayne Knight | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 10 | 250 | 25.0 | 92 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 9 | 198 | 22.0 | 104 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 19 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 13 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 11 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Wayne Knight | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Branch | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Woodring | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 34 |

