Indianapolis
Colts
1-4
42
FINAL
7
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-7 in Week 14 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Colts showcased their prowess, solidifying their position in the postseason race while the Buccaneers struggled to find their rhythm.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for an impressive 337 yards and four touchdowns, making his mark as a standout player of the game. He connected frequently with star receiver Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 134 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving provided some resistance for Tampa Bay with 101 rushing yards, but it was far from enough to keep pace with the Colts' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Colts were relentless, with Laiatu Latu making a significant impact by recording five total tackles and three sacks. His pressure on the Buccaneers' offense was a key factor, disrupting plays and forcing mistakes. The turning point came early in the second half when Cody Dickerson intercepted a pass, setting up another touchdown drive for Indianapolis and effectively sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 337 | 4 | 0 | 132.6 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 187 | 0 | 3 | 30.6 |
| Justice Spicer | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12 | 1 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 19 | 101 | 5.3 | 26 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Spicer | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 134 | 16.8 | 139 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 9 | 119 | 13.2 | 49 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jason Dodson | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 16 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laiatu Latu | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Dickerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykal Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Rich | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

