New Orleans
Saints
2-3
14
FINAL
45
Indianapolis
Colts
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts toppled the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 45-14, asserting their dominance in Week 6 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Colts' confidence but also places them firmly in contention as the season progresses.
Avery Johnson led the Colts' offensive charge with an impressive 255 passing yards, showcasing his ability to find open receivers. Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards, while Alec Pierce made his mark in the passing game, recording 82 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent trio that kept the Saints' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Colts were effective in limiting the Saints' scoring opportunities, highlighted by A.J. Haulcy's interception that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Indianapolis. The game's turning point came when the Colts scored two quick touchdowns in the second quarter, putting the Saints in a position where they were forced to play catch-up. With relentless pressure from the Colts' defense, the Saints struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately leading to their downfall.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Johnson | QB | 39 | 26 | 67% | 255 | 0 | 0 | 84.8 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 124 | 0 | 2 | 33.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 98 | 5.2 | 38 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 50 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Avery Johnson | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tanner McLachlan | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SAM | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ McKinney | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion Carter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Uluave | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #### Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 43 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

