Indianapolis
Colts
11-3
24
FINAL
17
Tennessee
Titans
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-17 in a crucial Week 16 matchup that kept their playoff aspirations alive. With the stakes high, both teams fought hard, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious, securing a vital win as the regular season winds down.
Leading the way for the Colts was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who threw for two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. On the Titans' side, Cam Ward put up impressive numbers with 256 passing yards while Chimere Dike lit up the field, racking up 179 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Colts' offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Colts were able to make key plays when it mattered most, with Kayden Gabriel not only contributing three total tackles but also snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Gabriel's pick halted a Titans drive, allowing the Colts to seal the game with a decisive touchdown. The Colts' defense ultimately held strong, ensuring their playoff hopes remain intact while the Titans will need to regroup in the final week of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 256 | 1 | 3 | 60.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 184 | 2 | 0 | 131.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 60 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 18 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 31 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 23 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Juan Trejo | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayden Gabriel | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Humphries | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
| Oscar Ramirez | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

