Indianapolis
Colts
0-5
34
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Miami Dolphins 34-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Colts showcased their offensive prowess, while the Dolphins struggled to keep pace, needing a win to stay relevant in the postseason conversation.
Daniel Jones led the Colts' offense with two touchdown passes, effectively navigating the field to keep the chains moving. Jonathan Taylor made his mark on the ground with 86 rushing yards, complementing the passing game and adding balance to the Colts’ offensive attack. Tyreek Hill shone for the Dolphins, racking up 139 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Colts made a significant impact, with Charvarius Ward Sr. snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Dolphins' defense, led by Eric Stokes with nine total tackles and Ahmed Hassanein contributing a sack, struggled to contain the Colts' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Colts capitalized on the interception to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 299 | 1 | 1 | 90.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 296 | 2 | 1 | 91.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 86 | 5.1 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 10 | 21 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Marshall | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 139 | 34.8 | 83 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Marshall | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmed Hassanein | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Russell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| William Keaton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |

