Cincinnati
Bengals
3-11
37
FINAL
59
Indianapolis
Colts
12-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a decisive score of 59-37. The victory not only solidifies the Colts' playoff positioning but also showcases their offensive firepower as they aim for a deep run in the postseason.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was rookie sensation Trey Benson, who rushed for an astounding 272 yards and found the end zone multiple times. Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. contributed significantly, throwing for three touchdowns to highlight a potent aerial attack. Despite the loss, Bengals quarterback Tyler Shough put up impressive numbers, throwing for 423 yards and keeping the game competitive through the air.
Defensively, Edgerrin Cooper was a standout for the Colts, accumulating eight total tackles and three sacks, which disrupted the Bengals' offensive rhythm at crucial moments. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Cooper's pressure resulted in a turnover, allowing the Colts to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. With this performance, Indianapolis not only showcased their offensive prowess but also underscored the importance of a strong defensive presence.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 46 | 26 | 57% | 423 | 3 | 2 | 91.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 12 | 8 | 67% | 215 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 37 | 272 | 7.4 | 74 | 4 | 45 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 79 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 91 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 33 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mitchell Tinsley | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 46 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justyn Ross | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Rochell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 62 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 41 |

