Bills at Colts
Buffalo Bills 19, Indianapolis Colts 10 · Prime Time Madden League
Final Score
Bills 19 1 TD · 4 FG · 1 XP
Colts 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 171 yds passingGeorge Holani 101 yds rushingDeion Burks 60 yds receivingTerrel Bernard 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 307 · 282Passing yards 159 · 171Rushing yards 148 · 111Completions 17/24 · 18/34Yards per carry 4.2 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 37d ago
In a hard-fought season opener, the Buffalo Bills topped the Indianapolis Colts 19-10, setting the tone for the 2027 campaign. Both teams aimed to establish dominance early, but it was Buffalo that ultimately secured the victory with a balanced attack and strong defensive plays.
On the offensive side, George Holani shined for the Bills, racking up 101 rushing yards and proving to be a key component of their game plan. Meanwhile, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. threw for 171 yards, but struggled to find the end zone, with Deion Burks leading the receiving corps with 60 yards but unable to make a significant impact on the scoreboard.
Defensively, the Bills capitalized on crucial moments, highlighted by Terrel Bernard's interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. The Colts' defense put up a valiant effort, with CJ Allen recording 1.5 sacks and Isaiah Simmons leading with six tackles, but it was not enough to overcome the Bills' resilience. The game's turning point came when Bernard's interception halted a promising Colts drive, allowing Buffalo to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 17/24 | 71% | 159 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 |
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 18/34 | 53% | 171 | 0 | 1 | 54.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| George HolaniHB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 48 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 14 | 33 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 8 | 63 | 7.9 | 42 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason DodsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat CallahanWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jason DodsonTE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T CowanCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody DickersonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg BradfordDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell RichCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden CurryLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 4/4 | 1 | 42 |
| Colts | |||
| Jack BrowningP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maddux TrujilloK | 1/2 | 1 | 34 |