Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
21
FINAL
47
Indianapolis
Colts
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts delivered a commanding performance in Week 2 of the 2027 season, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a decisive score of 47-21. The win not only boosts the Colts' momentum early in the season but also serves as a statement against a Buccaneers team looking to find its footing.
Baker Mayfield had a solid outing for Tampa Bay, throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to push the ball downfield. However, it was Indianapolis' Nate Frazier who stole the show with an impressive 150 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Buccaneers' defense. Justin Jefferson also contributed with 79 receiving yards, but the Buccaneers struggled to keep pace with the Colts' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Colts were formidable, with standout performances from CJ Allen, who recorded three interceptions, marking a key turning point in the game. A.J. Haulcy led the way with four tackles, helping to stifle the Buccaneers' drives effectively. Yaya Diaby's two sacks and pressure on Mayfield further disrupted Tampa Bay's rhythm, allowing the Colts to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 316 | 2 | 4 | 81.3 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 8 | 6 | 75% | 57 | 0 | 1 | 54.6 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 18 | 150 | 8.3 | 26 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 111 | 6.9 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 35 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 24 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 28 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Rogers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

