Colts at Bills
Buffalo Bills 23, Indianapolis Colts 10 · The Man’s League for madden and NCAA
Final Score
Colts 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Bills 23 1 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJ.J. McCarthy 203 yds passingVelus Jones Jr 78 yds rushingOronde Gadsden 148 yds receivingDerek Stingley Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 245 · 295Passing yards 154 · 193Rushing yards 91 · 102Completions 9/14 · 1/0Yards per carry 3.8 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a hard-fought Conference Championship showdown, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 23-10, clinching a spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for the coveted championship berth, but the Bills proved too strong on their home turf.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise under pressure. Oronde Gadsden was his top target, racking up an impressive 148 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Colts' defense on its heels. On the ground, Velus Jones Jr. stood out for Indianapolis, gaining 78 rushing yards in a valiant effort, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Bills made their mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Rueben Bain Jr.'s 1.5 sacks and Josiah Trotter's key interception. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Trotter picked off a pass, halting a promising Colts drive and shifting momentum decisively in favor of Buffalo. The Bills' defensive unit remained relentless, ensuring that the Colts couldn't find their rhythm and sealing their victory as they advance to the Super Bowl.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 8/13 | 62% | 131 | 0 | 1 | 63.3 |
| Evan SvobodaTE | 1/1 | 100% | 45 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Other | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 12/15 | 80% | 203 | 2 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Adam RandallHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny WilsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Velus Jones JrHB | 11 | 78 | 7.1 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kene NwangwuHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 15 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Johnny WilsonTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawK | 1/2 | 1 | 20 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |