Cincinnati
Bengals
7-7
21
FINAL
38
Indianapolis
Colts
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts secured a convincing 38-21 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16, solidifying their playoff aspirations with a strong performance. With the postseason looming, this win could prove pivotal as both teams jockey for position in the final weeks of the season.
Daniel Jones showcased his passing prowess, amassing 286 yards and connecting with his targets effectively, while Joe Burrow managed to throw for two touchdowns despite facing pressure. Jonathan Taylor led the ground attack with 93 rushing yards, and Keenan Allen was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 112 yards to help keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Colts were relentless, with CJ Allen leading the team with nine tackles, while Arden Key added a sack to disrupt Burrow's rhythm. Charvarius Ward Sr. made a critical interception, turning the tide in favor of Indianapolis and sealing the Bengals' fate. The Colts' ability to create turnovers and apply pressure was key in maintaining control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 32 | 21 | 286 | 1 | 0 | 104.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 23 | 214 | 2 | 1 | 89.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 93 | 4.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

