Colts at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 28, Indianapolis Colts 27 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Colts 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Chiefs 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPPatrick Mahomes 236 yds passingJonathan Taylor 163 yds rushingTravis Kelce 97 yds receivingTre Hawkins III 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 366 · 327Passing yards 170 · 226Rushing yards 196 · 101Completions 11/23 · 11/24Yards per carry 5.3 · 14.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 28-27, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for a chance at the championship, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for 236 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to victory. On the ground, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was exceptional, racking up 163 rushing yards, but it was Mahomes’ aerial assault that ultimately made the difference. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce proved to be a reliable target, accumulating 97 receiving yards and playing a crucial role in the Chiefs' offensive success.
Defensively, the Chiefs stepped up when it mattered most, with Tre Hawkins III leading the team with five total tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mahomes orchestrated a crucial drive that resulted in a touchdown, allowing Kansas City to regain the lead. Although the Colts fought valiantly to respond, the Chiefs' defense held firm, sealing the victory and sending them to the next round of the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 11/23 | 48% | 178 | 2 | 0 | 103.1 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 11/24 | 46% | 236 | 3 | 0 | 120.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 31 | 163 | 5.3 | 49 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 6 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 25 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Tyler HarrellWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 32 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Travis KelceTE | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JonesDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jonathan OwensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan EdwardsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin AjiakeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |