Indianapolis
Colts
1-1
53
FINAL
23
New Orleans
Saints
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 28d ago
In a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the New Orleans Saints 53-23 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory solidifies the Colts' early-season momentum as they continue to assert themselves in the playoff conversation. The Saints, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this setback. Anthony Richardson Sr. led the Colts' offensive charge with an impressive 307 passing yards, while Alec Pierce emerged as his favorite target, racking up 157 receiving yards. Despite the Saints' efforts, it was Mac Jones’ three touchdown passes that kept the New Orleans offense competitive, but they ultimately fell short against Indianapolis's relentless attack. Defensively, Riley Moss was a standout for the Colts, intercepting two passes that shifted the momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The turning point came in the second quarter when Moss's second interception set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing the Colts to extend their lead and put the game out of reach for the Saints. With a balanced offensive display and timely defensive plays, Indianapolis showcased their potential as a formidable contender this season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Anthony Richardson SrQB362569%30730123.2
Mac JonesQB361439%2413550.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Travis Etienne JrHB19683.6180220
Jonathan TaylorHB23683.0121160
DJ GiddensHB591.82260
Mac JonesQB166.0—061
Eduardo TorresWR000.0—001
Jordyn TysonWR000.0—000
Alec PierceWR000.0—000
Tyler WarrenTE000.0—000
Chris OlaveWR000.0—000
David NjokuTE000.0—000
Jakobi MeyersWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Alec PierceWR715722.4702700
Jordyn TysonWR59318.6212280
Chris OlaveWR37023.3471471
Josh DownsWR7669.480150
Tyler WarrenTE5489.6221170
Juwan JohnsonTE24020.080250
Jakobi MeyersWR12121.0170210
David NjokuTE2126.0100100
DeMario DouglasWR11212.0—0120
Travis Etienne JrHB2105.0—0120
Noah FantTE177.05070
Jonathan TaylorHB166.05060
Will MalloryTE263.04050
DJ GiddensHB000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Joey SlyeK44353
Charlie SmythK11221
Rigoberto SanchezP0000