Indianapolis
Colts
1-0
38
FINAL
40
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 40-38 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into the game looking to establish momentum early in the year, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Chiefs quarterback Bryce Young put on a dazzling display, throwing for an impressive 556 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receiving corps. Christian Kirk was the standout target, racking up 237 receiving yards and proving to be a nightmare for the Colts' secondary. On the ground, Trey Benson of the Colts had a phenomenal game as well, rushing for 210 yards, but it wasn't enough to outpace Young's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Colts struggled to contain the Chiefs' explosive offense, which proved crucial in the game's final moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Chiefs' defense held firm, denying the Colts a crucial drive that could have secured the win. Although Jihaad Campbell led the Colts with six total tackles and Calais Campbell added a sack, it was the Chiefs' ability to make stops when it mattered most that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 37 | 24 | 556 | 3 | 1 | 123.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 9 | 188 | 2 | 0 | 117.8 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 28 | 210 | 7.5 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Herbert | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kene Nwangwu | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kirk | WR | 8 | 237 | 29.6 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 175 | 21.9 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 7 | 171 | 24.4 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingsley Enagbare | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Trice Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 48 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 4 | 5 | 4 | 56 |

