Richardson and Taylor Cement Status as Colts’ Dynamic Duo: Historic Performance Solidifies Their Places in Franchise Lore
The Indianapolis Colts (7-8) notched a much-needed win over the Tennessee Titans (3-12) on Sunday, marking the first time that the Colts have swept the Titans in consecutive years since 2015-16.
It got a little dicey near the end, as Indy’s 38-7 lead began evaporating late in the third quarter. Ultimately, the Colts held on for the 37-30 victory.
The Colts offense got a massive performance on the ground from running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Anthony Richardson, which relegated the passing game to an as-needed basis. The defense played terrific for much of the game before they began missing tackles and allowing the Titans to make the game interesting in the fourth quarter.
The “Crunching Numbers” series is reserved weekly for acknowledging milestones and achievements reached by the Colts and their individual players after each game. The following achievements by the Colts were provided postgame by Colts Communications, unless listed otherwise.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Passing: QB Anthony Richardson | 131 yards
- Rushing: RB Jonathan Taylor | 218 yards
- Receiving: WR Josh Downs | 61 yards
- Tackles: LB Jaylon Carlies | 10
- Sacks: DE Kwity Paye | 1.0
- Takeaways: CB Kenny Moore II | 2 interceptions
- Kicking: K Matt Gay | 1-of-2 field goals (50%), 5-of-5 extra points (100%)
- Punting: P Rigoberto Sanchez | 4 punts, 47.3-yard average
- Returns: Anthony Gould | 2 punt returns, 9.0-yard avg.; Anthony Gould | 3 kickoff returns, 32.3-yard avg.
- The Colts set a new single-game franchise record with 335 rushing yards. It’s the most in the NFL since the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of 2023 (350). The Colts’ 184 rushing yards in the first half are the second-most in the NFL in the opening half this season. It is the second most given up in Titans/Houston Oilers franchise history, per Turron Davenport.
- The Colts had a single-game season-high in points (38), which is their most since Week 7 of 2023 vs. the Cleveland Browns (38). The Colts scored 24 points in the second quarter, which is their most in the second quarter since Week 7 of 2018 vs. the Buffalo Bills (24).
- The Colts’ 458 offensive net yards are their most this season and the most by the Colts since Week 1 of 2022 at the Houston Texans (517). The Colts’ 274 offensive net yards in the first half are their most in the first half since Week 9 of 2021 vs. New York Jets (280).
