Colts at Browns
Indianapolis Colts 31, Cleveland Browns 10 · New World League
Final Score
Colts 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Browns 10 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPShedeur Sanders 122 yds passingJonathan Taylor 154 yds rushingJerry Jeudy 74 yds receivingSauce Gardner 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 245 · 175Passing yards 97 · 171Rushing yards 148 · 4Completions 8/13 · 11/25Yards per carry 8.7 · 0.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
The Indianapolis Colts secured a decisive 31-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for critical momentum heading into the postseason, this matchup was pivotal for the Colts, who aimed to finish strong.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. threw for two touchdowns, showcasing his precision while leading the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor dominated the ground game, racking up an impressive 154 rushing yards and providing a consistent threat that kept the Browns' defense on its heels. On the other side, Shedeur Sanders managed only 122 passing yards for the Browns, struggling to find rhythm against a tenacious Colts defense.
The Colts' defense played a crucial role in this victory, highlighted by Camryn Bynum's interception that shifted momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bynum's play thwarted a potential scoring drive by the Browns, allowing the Colts to extend their lead. With consistent pressure and solid tackling, the Colts' defense held the Browns to just 10 points, cementing their dominance in this matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 8/13 | 62% | 97 | 2 | 0 | 124.0 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Shedeur SandersQB | 10/21 | 48% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 46.1 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 1/4 | 25% | 49 | 1 | 1 | 78.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| Keenan AllenWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 15 | 154 | 10.3 | 71 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tylan WallaceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton DulinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 44 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Keenan AllenWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Sauce GardnerCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex WrightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Joey BosaLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 4 | 37 |
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 1 | 27 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |