Colts at Browns
Indianapolis Colts 35, Cleveland Browns 27 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Colts 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Browns 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTaylen Green 254 yds passingDJ Giddens 88 yds rushingAlec Pierce 103 yds receivingCamryn Bynum 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 411 · 406Passing yards 239 · 254Rushing yards 172 · 152Completions 18/24 · 18/32Yards per carry 6.4 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 35-27, securing a crucial victory as the regular season draws to a close. The win solidifies the Colts' playoff hopes, while the Browns face a tough road ahead as they look to improve their position.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. showcased his prowess, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team with precision. Alec Pierce was a key target, racking up 103 receiving yards, while DJ Giddens contributed significantly on the ground with 88 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Browns quarterback Taylen Green put up a valiant effort, amassing 254 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Colts made their mark with standout performances, including Camryn Bynum's nine total tackles and Laiatu Latu's impactful sack. The turning point came late in the game when Cam Taylor-Britt intercepted a pass, effectively halting a Browns drive and sealing the Colts' victory. This defensive play underscored Indianapolis' ability to step up when it mattered most, allowing them to hold off Cleveland's late-game surge.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 18/24 | 75% | 239 | 3 | 0 | 145.6 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 18/32 | 56% | 254 | 2 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| DJ GiddensHB | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 61 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Dylan SampsonHB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 39 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones JrHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Seth McGowanHB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-CoxTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 46 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael BurtonFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden CurryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Denzel WardCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyron JohnsonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex WrightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Damarri MathisCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover StewartDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim SmithDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam WilliamsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa AdebaworeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |