Indianapolis
Colts
2-1
42
FINAL
17
Miami
Dolphins
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Miami Dolphins 42-17 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. The victory solidifies the Colts' position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive dominance and strategic execution.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 234 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Jonathan Taylor powered the ground game with 120 rushing yards. Alec Pierce was a reliable target, notching 79 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Colts' offensive output.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays to stifle the Dolphins' momentum, with DeForest Buckner recording a sack and Charvarius Ward Sr grabbing an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ward's interception led to a quick touchdown drive, shifting the game's momentum firmly in favor of Indianapolis. The Colts' defense not only contained Miami's scoring chances but also created opportunities that fueled the offense's scoring spree.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 234 | 3 | 0 | 100.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 19 | 51% | 182 | 0 | 1 | 54.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 120 | 7.5 | 59 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 86 | 5.7 | 55 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 41 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Matthew Trenkle | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Jackson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Peerman | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |