Indianapolis
Colts
6-9
28
FINAL
31
New Orleans
Saints
3-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 31-28, securing a critical win as the season approaches its conclusion. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, making this game a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Colts was the standout performer, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm and accuracy. Alec Pierce also made a significant impact with 125 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Saints' secondary. On the ground, Travis Etienne Jr. led the Saints with 76 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Colts' defense on its heels.
Defensively, Lorenzo Styles Jr. of the Saints was a force, racking up 10 total tackles and playing a key role in stifling the Colts' drives. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Saints' defense held strong, preventing a potential game-tying drive and allowing New Orleans to secure the victory with a clutch performance. The final result not only boosts the Saints' playoff hopes but also serves as a stark reminder of the competitive nature of the league as the regular season winds down.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 40 | 31 | 78% | 321 | 3 | 0 | 125.1 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 264 | 2 | 0 | 119.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 46 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 49 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 47 | 2.4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 9 | 125 | 13.9 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 36 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 37 |

