Cincinnati
Bengals
10-4
27
FINAL
30
Indianapolis
Colts
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 match, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27, securing a crucial victory as they push for playoff positioning. The stakes were high, with both teams looking to solidify their chances as the regular season winds down.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. shone brightly, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow of the Bengals put up impressive numbers with 284 passing yards, showcasing his ability to keep the Bengals competitive. Ja'Marr Chase also delivered a standout performance, racking up 141 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, Sauce Gardner's interception proved vital in the contest, helping the Colts maintain momentum at key moments. Dexter Lawrence II led the Bengals' defense with two sacks and three total tackles, but his efforts were not enough to turn the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Colts' defense held strong, allowing them to preserve their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 19 | 284 | 3 | 2 | 93.7 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 22 | 13 | 239 | 3 | 1 | 117.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 141 | 20.1 | 1 | 45 | 2 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juanyeh Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Nnadi | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

