Indianapolis
Colts
3-5
45
FINAL
21
Arizona
Cardinals
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Arizona Cardinals 45-21, solidifying their playoff hopes as the regular season comes to a close. With this victory, the Colts showcased their offensive firepower while the Cardinals struggled to keep pace on both sides of the ball.
Leading the way for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who delivered a stunning performance with 507 passing yards and six touchdown passes. Wide receiver Alec Pierce was his favorite target, racking up 175 receiving yards, while Arizona’s Jeremiyah Love made waves on the ground with an impressive 196 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to change the outcome.
Defensively, the Colts made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by CJ Allen's standout performance with one sack and two interceptions. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Allen's second interception halted a promising Cardinals drive, allowing the Colts to extend their lead and ultimately secure a comfortable victory. As Indianapolis heads into the playoffs, their combination of offensive prowess and defensive resilience will be key to their postseason ambitions.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 44 | 31 | 70% | 507 | 6 | 4 | 110.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 16 | 5 | 31% | 34 | 1 | 1 | 35.4 |
| Will Levis | QB | 9 | 2 | 22% | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 196 | 10.9 | 32 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 13 | 175 | 13.5 | 59 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 41 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 7 | 122 | 17.4 | 91 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Jason Dodson | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brenton Moran | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Dickerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

