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Indianapolis Colts 24, Buffalo Bills 27, Final

Bills beat Colts 27-24 for 1st playoff win in 25 years

At Highmark Stadium

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The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in Wild Card on January 9, 2021 at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen threw for 324 yards for the Buffalo Bills; Philip Rivers threw for 309 for the Indianapolis Colts.

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Drive chart

Showing: Buffalo Bills, Q4 0:04 · End of game

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GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs6 plays · 36 yds · 3:26 · Started Q1 15:00 at IND 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at IND 25(15:00) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to T.Hilton to IND 34 for 9 yards (T.White).9 yds+1.02 EPA
    3. Q1 14:292nd & 1 at IND 34(14:29) (Shotgun) J.Taylor left guard to IND 37 for 3 yards (M.Addison).3 yds−0.33 EPA
    4. Q1 14:011st & 10 at IND 37(14:01) J.Taylor left guard to IND 39 for 2 yards (T.Edmunds).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    5. Q1 13:292nd & 8 at IND 39(13:29) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to M.Pittman to IND 45 for 6 yards (L.Wallace).6 yds+0.32 EPA
    6. Q1 12:513rd & 2 at IND 45(12:51) (Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to IND 49 for 4 yards (T.White).4 yds+0.59 EPA
    7. Q1 12:141st & 10 at IND 49(12:14) (Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 39 for 12 yards (J.Hughes).12 yds−4.33 EPA
  2. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 11:34 at IND 40Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:34Took over(11:34) (Shotgun) J.Taylor left guard to BUF 40 for -1 yards (M.Addison, M.Milano).
  3. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:03 · Started Q1 10:56 at BUF 40Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 10:56Took over(10:56) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to M.Pittman (M.Milano). Pass tipped at line.
  4. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs1 play · -57 yds · 0:09 · Started Q1 10:47 at IND 40Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 10:53Took over(10:53) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to T.Hilton (M.Hyde).
    2. Q1 10:474th & 11 at IND 40(10:48) R.Sanchez punts 37 yards to BUF 3, Center-L.Rhodes, downed by IND-A.Dulin.−2.08 EPA
  5. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:34 · Started Q1 10:38 at IND 6Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 10:38Took over(10:38) Z.Moss up the middle to BUF 6 for 3 yards (D.Leonard; D.Autry).
  6. Buffalo Bills: Punt1 play · 0 yds · 0:08 · Started Q1 9:24 at BUF 10Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 10:04Took over(10:04) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to C.Beasley to BUF 10 for 4 yards (K.Moore).
    2. Q1 9:243rd & 3 at BUF 10(9:24) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to J.Brown. Pressure on QB: J.Houston.−1.56 EPA
  7. Indianapolis Colts: Field goal8 plays · 52 yds · 3:39 · Started Q1 9:08 at IND 36Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q1 9:16Took over(9:17) C.Bojorquez punts 54 yards to IND 36, Center-R.Ferguson, fair catch by N.Hines.
    2. Q1 9:081st & 10 at IND 36(9:08) (Shotgun) N.Hines up the middle to IND 40 for 4 yards (A.Epenesa, H.Phillips).4 yds+1.32 EPA
    3. Q1 8:322nd & 6 at BUF 37(8:32) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to N.Hines.−1.98 EPA
    4. Q1 8:283rd & 6 at IND 40(8:29) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep middle to T.Hilton to BUF 37 for 23 yards (L.Wallace). Penalty on BUF-M.Milano, Defensive Offside, declined.23 yds+2.24 EPA
    5. Q1 8:151st & 10 at BUF 37(8:15) P.Rivers pass deep left to M.Pittman to BUF 15 for 22 yards (T.White).22 yds+1.39 EPA
    6. Q1 7:281st & 10 at BUF 15(7:28) (Shotgun) J.Taylor right guard to BUF 13 for 2 yards (T.Edmunds).2 yds−0.34 EPA
    7. Q1 6:532nd & 8 at BUF 13(6:53) J.Taylor right guard to BUF 12 for 1 yard (M.Hyde).1 yd−0.55 EPA
    8. Q1 6:133rd & 7 at BUF 12(6:13) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to J.Taylor to BUF 12 for no gain (M.Milano).−0.06 EPA
    9. Q1 5:294th & 7 at BUF 12Rodrigo Blankenship 30 Yd Field Goal IND 3, BUF 0−0.82 EPA
  8. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs5 plays · 68 yds · 2:13 · Started Q1 5:28 at BUF 15Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q1 5:29Took overR.Blankenship kicks 50 yards from IND 35 to BUF 15. A.Roberts to BUF 15 for no gain (T.Wilson).
    2. Q1 5:281st & 10 at IND 37(5:28) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short right to S.Diggs [A.Muhammad].−3.28 EPA
    3. Q1 5:242nd & 10 at BUF 15(5:24) (Shotgun) J.Allen scrambles right end pushed ob at BUF 27 for 12 yards (D.Leonard).12 yds+1.18 EPA
    4. Q1 4:531st & 10 at BUF 27(4:53) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep middle to S.Diggs to IND 37 for 36 yards (K.Willis).36 yds+2.11 EPA
    5. Q1 4:281st & 10 at IND 37(4:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep right to G.Davis ran ob at IND 21 for 16 yards.16 yds+1.14 EPA
    6. Q1 3:541st & 10 at IND 21(3:54) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Singletary to IND 16 for 5 yards (D.Leonard, T.Carrie).5 yds−9.55 EPA
  9. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs1 play · 7 yds · 0:41 · Started Q1 2:30 at BUF 10Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q1 3:15Took over(3:15) (Shotgun) D.Singletary left tackle to IND 10 for 6 yards (B.Okereke, T.Stallworth).
    2. Q1 2:301st & Goal at BUF 10(2:30) J.Allen pass short right to Z.Moss ran ob at IND 3 for 7 yards (B.Okereke; K.Moore).7 yds−12.03 EPA
  10. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 1:49 at IND 15Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q1 1:49Took overDawson Knox Pass From Josh Allen for 3 Yrds T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.IND 3, BUF 7
  11. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q1 1:49 at IND 43Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q1 1:49Took overT.Bass kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to IND 4. I.Rodgers to IND 42 for 38 yards (T.Bass).
  12. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs1 play · 5 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 1:09 at IND 46Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q1 1:42Took over(1:42) M.Pittman left end pushed ob at BUF 47 for 11 yards (J.Norman, J.Poyer). End-around.
    2. Q1 1:091st & 10 at IND 47(1:09) (Shotgun) J.Taylor left end pushed ob at BUF 42 for 5 yards (T.Edmunds).5 yds−4.87 EPA
  13. Indianapolis Colts: Punt2 plays · -5 yds · 0:14 · Started Q1 0:26 at BUF 42Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q1 0:31Took over(:31) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to J.Taylor. Pressure on QB: V.Butler.
    2. Q1 0:263rd & 5 at BUF 42(:26) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to T.Hilton (M.Hyde).−0.10 EPA
    3. Q1 0:194th & 5 at BUF 42(:19) (Shotgun) PENALTY on IND, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 42 - No Play.-5 yds−2.46 EPA
  14. Buffalo Bills: Punt3 plays · 8 yds · 1:38 · Started Q1 0:12 at BUF 11Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q1 0:12Took over(:19) R.Sanchez punts 36 yards to BUF 11, Center-L.Rhodes, fair catch by A.Roberts.
    2. Q1 0:121st & 10 at BUF 11(:12) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to Z.Moss to BUF 13 for 2 yards (K.Willis; D.Leonard).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    3. Q2 15:002nd & 8 at BUF 13(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Allen right end pushed ob at BUF 11 for -2 yards (D.Autry, D.Leonard).-2 yds−0.91 EPA
    4. Q2 14:263rd & 10 at BUF 11(14:26) (Shotgun) J.Allen scrambles up the middle to BUF 18 for 7 yards (D.Leonard).7 yds−0.94 EPA
  15. Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown9 plays · 51 yds · 5:27 · Started Q2 13:34 at IND 34Score after the drive: 10–7
    1. Q2 13:34Took over(13:41) C.Bojorquez punts 47 yards to IND 35, Center-R.Ferguson, out of bounds.
    2. Q2 13:341st & 10 at IND 35(13:34) (Shotgun) J.Taylor right tackle to IND 45 for 10 yards (M.Milano).10 yds+0.56 EPA
    3. Q2 12:531st & 10 at IND 45(12:53) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 47 for 8 yards (T.Edmunds, J.Norman).8 yds+0.68 EPA
    4. Q2 12:152nd & 2 at BUF 47(12:15) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 49 for -2 yards (J.Hughes).-2 yds−1.10 EPA
    5. Q2 11:293rd & 4 at BUF 49(11:29) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to J.Taylor to BUF 43 for 6 yards (E.Oliver) [V.Butler].6 yds+1.05 EPA
    6. Q2 10:431st & 10 at BUF 43(10:43) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep left to M.Pittman to BUF 11 for 32 yards (M.Hyde).32 yds+1.99 EPA
    7. Q2 10:161st & 10 at BUF 11(10:16) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to J.Doyle to BUF 9 for 2 yards (T.White).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    8. Q2 9:332nd & 8 at BUF 9(9:33) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to N.Hines to BUF 1 for 8 yards (M.Hyde, T.Edmunds).8 yds+2.10 EPA
    9. Q2 8:581st & Goal at BUF 1(8:58) J.Brissett in at QB. J.Brissett up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (H.Phillips, Q.Jefferson).−0.47 EPA
    10. Q2 8:072nd & Goal at BUF 1Jonathan Taylor 1 Yard Rush R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez.IND 10, BUF 7+0.74 EPA
  16. Buffalo Bills: Punt3 plays · 3 yds · 1:40 · Started Q2 8:01 at BUF 12Score after the drive: 10–7
    1. Q2 8:07Took overR.Blankenship kicks 68 yards from IND 35 to BUF -3. A.Roberts to BUF 12 for 15 yards (D.Harris, Z.Franklin). PENALTY on BUF-J.Johnson, Offensive Holding, 6 yards, enforced at BUF 12.
    2. Q2 8:011st & 10 at BUF 6(8:01) (Shotgun) Z.Moss left guard to BUF 14 for 8 yards (B.Okereke).8 yds+0.50 EPA
    3. Q2 7:272nd & 2 at BUF 14(7:27) Z.Moss left guard to BUF 15 for 1 yard (D.Leonard).1 yd−0.36 EPA
    4. Q2 6:553rd & 1 at BUF 15(6:55) (No Huddle) Z.Moss left tackle to BUF 15 for no gain (D.Buckner).−2.60 EPA
  17. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs7 plays · 57 yds · 4:16 · Started Q2 6:08 at IND 40Score after the drive: 10–7
    1. Q2 6:21Took over(6:21) C.Bojorquez punts 58 yards to IND 27, Center-R.Ferguson. N.Hines to IND 41 for 14 yards (J.Johnson; D.Johnson).
    2. Q2 6:081st & 10 at IND 41(6:08) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to M.Pittman pushed ob at BUF 28 for 31 yards (T.Johnson).31 yds+2.02 EPA
    3. Q2 5:331st & 10 at BUF 28(5:33) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 30 for -2 yards (J.Poyer).-2 yds−0.76 EPA
    4. Q2 4:472nd & 12 at BUF 30(4:47) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short middle to J.Doyle to BUF 20 for 10 yards (J.Poyer).10 yds+0.80 EPA
    5. Q2 4:023rd & 2 at BUF 20(4:02) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short middle to M.Alie-Cox to BUF 4 for 16 yards (M.Hyde, J.Poyer).16 yds+1.81 EPA
    6. Q2 3:151st & Goal at BUF 4(3:15) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short middle to T.Burton to BUF 2 for 2 yards (M.Milano; Q.Jefferson).2 yds−0.04 EPA
    7. Q2 2:362nd & Goal at BUF 2(2:36) P.Rivers at WR. (Shotgun) Direct snap to N.Hines. N.Hines up the middle to BUF 1 for 1 yard (M.Milano, T.Edmunds).1 yd−0.35 EPA
    8. Q2 2:003rd & Goal at BUF 1(2:00) J.Taylor left tackle to BUF 4 for -3 yards (T.Johnson, T.White).-3 yds−5.83 EPA
  18. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown11 plays · 81 yds · 1:32 · Started Q2 1:46 at BUF 4Score after the drive: 10–14
    1. Q2 1:52Took over(1:53) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to M.Pittman. Pressure on QB: V.Butler, M.Addison.
    2. Q2 1:461st & 10 at BUF 4(1:46) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to S.Diggs.−0.56 EPA
    3. Q2 1:412nd & 10 at BUF 4(1:41) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep right to G.Davis ran ob at BUF 41 for 37 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.37 yds+2.25 EPA
    4. Q2 1:331st & 10 at BUF 41(1:33) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to C.Beasley to BUF 48 for 7 yards (K.Moore).7 yds+0.22 EPA
    5. Q2 1:082nd & 3 at BUF 48(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep left to G.Davis ran ob at IND 33 for 19 yards. Pressure on QB: D.Buckner. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.19 yds+1.04 EPA
    6. Q2 0:591st & 10 at IND 33(:59) (Shotgun) J.Allen scrambles right end pushed ob at IND 28 for 5 yards (D.Leonard).5 yds+0.13 EPA
    7. Q2 0:522nd & 5 at IND 28(:53) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short right [D.Buckner]. Thrown away under pressure.−0.73 EPA
    8. Q2 0:453rd & 5 at IND 28(:45) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Knox pushed ob at IND 26 for 2 yards (X.Rhodes).2 yds+0.12 EPA
    9. Q2 0:374th & 3 at IND 26(:37) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep right intended for J.Brown INTERCEPTED by I.Rodgers at IND 5. I.Rodgers ran ob at IND 5 for no gain. PENALTY on IND-K.Turay, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at IND 26 - No Play.5 yds+0.90 EPA
    10. Q2 0:311st & 10 at IND 21(:32) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep right intended for J.Brown INTERCEPTED by I.Rodgers at IND -4. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to J.Brown (I.Rodgers).−0.59 EPA
    11. Q2 0:262nd & 10 at IND 21(:27) (Shotgun) J.Allen up the middle to IND 5 for 16 yards (K.Willis).16 yds+1.55 EPA
    12. Q2 0:141st & Goal at IND 5Josh Allen 5 Yard Rush T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.IND 10, BUF 14+2.43 EPA
  19. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs1 play · -7 yds · 0:15 · Started Q2 0:08 at IND 35Score after the drive: 10–14
    1. Q2 0:14Took overT.Bass kicks 43 yards from BUF 35 to IND 22. Z.Pascal to IND 35 for 13 yards (T.Jones; J.Johnson).
    2. Q2 0:081st & 10 at IND 35(:08) P.Rivers kneels to IND 34 for -1 yards.-1 yd−1.06 EPA
    3. Q3 15:00R.Blankenship kicks 66 yards from IND 35 to BUF -1. A.Roberts to BUF 28 for 29 yards (G.Odum; M.Adams).
  20. Buffalo Bills: Field goal8 plays · 42 yds · 3:21 · Started Q3 14:26 at BUF 30Score after the drive: 10–17
    1. Q3 14:53Took over(14:53) (Shotgun) D.Singletary left end to BUF 30 for 2 yards (G.Stewart).
    2. Q3 14:262nd & 8 at BUF 30(14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to J.Brown.−0.66 EPA
    3. Q3 14:213rd & 8 at BUF 30(14:21) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to C.Beasley to BUF 40 for 10 yards (B.Okereke).10 yds+1.72 EPA
    4. Q3 13:531st & 10 at BUF 40(13:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass short middle to C.Beasley to IND 47 for 13 yards (J.Blackmon).13 yds+0.65 EPA
    5. Q3 13:121st & 10 at IND 47(13:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep middle to S.Diggs to IND 31 for 16 yards (T.Carrie). IND-T.Carrie was injured during the play. T.Carrie walks off.16 yds+1.22 EPA
    6. Q3 12:441st & 10 at IND 31(12:44) (Shotgun) Z.Moss right end to IND 28 for 3 yards (K.Willis).3 yds−0.14 EPA
    7. Q3 12:192nd & 7 at IND 28(12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen left end to IND 23 for 5 yards (K.Moore).5 yds+0.22 EPA
    8. Q3 11:513rd & 2 at IND 23(11:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen left end to IND 28 for -5 yards (A.Muhammad).-5 yds−0.94 EPA
    9. Q3 11:054th & 7 at IND 28Tyler Bass 46 Yd Field Goal IND 10, BUF 17−0.07 EPA
  21. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs7 plays · 33 yds · 4:28 · Started Q3 11:05 at IND 25Score after the drive: 10–17
    1. Q3 11:05Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
    2. Q3 11:051st & 10 at IND 25(11:05) J.Taylor up the middle to IND 28 for 3 yards (M.Hyde).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q3 10:242nd & 7 at IND 28(10:24) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to Z.Pascal.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q3 10:203rd & 7 at IND 28(10:20) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to J.Doyle to IND 35 for 7 yards (T.White).7 yds+1.42 EPA
    5. Q3 9:321st & 10 at IND 35(9:32) P.Rivers pass short middle to J.Doyle to IND 47 for 12 yards (T.Johnson).12 yds+0.66 EPA
    6. Q3 8:491st & 10 at IND 47(8:49) J.Taylor right tackle to 50 for 3 yards (T.Johnson; M.Milano).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    7. Q3 8:092nd & 7 at 50(8:09) (Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 48 for 2 yards (H.Phillips, T.Edmunds).2 yds−0.37 EPA
    8. Q3 7:233rd & 5 at BUF 48(7:23) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to M.Alie-Cox to BUF 42 for 6 yards (T.Johnson).6 yds+0.73 EPA
  22. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:42 · Started Q3 6:37 at IND 38Score after the drive: 10–17
    1. Q3 6:37Took over(6:37) (Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to BUF 38 for 4 yards (Q.Jefferson; M.Milano).
  23. Indianapolis Colts: Missed field goal4 plays · 22 yds · 1:38 · Started Q3 5:10 at BUF 37Score after the drive: 10–17
    1. Q3 5:55Took over(5:55) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to J.Doyle to BUF 37 for 1 yard (M.Milano).
    2. Q3 5:103rd & 5 at BUF 37(5:10) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep right to T.Burton to BUF 18 for 19 yards (T.Edmunds).19 yds+2.10 EPA
    3. Q3 4:241st & 10 at BUF 18(4:24) (Shotgun) J.Taylor right guard to BUF 15 for 3 yards (J.Poyer).3 yds−0.22 EPA
    4. Q3 3:442nd & 7 at BUF 15(3:44) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to J.Taylor.−0.66 EPA
    5. Q3 3:403rd & 7 at BUF 15(3:40) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to M.Pittman.−4.85 EPA
  24. Buffalo Bills: Touchdown9 plays · 62 yds · 4:22 · Started Q3 3:32 at BUF 23Score after the drive: 10–24
    1. Q3 3:32Took over(3:36) R.Blankenship 33 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-R.Sanchez. Ball hit right upright, then left upright.
    2. Q3 3:321st & 10 at BUF 23(3:32) (Shotgun) J.Allen up the middle to BUF 32 for 9 yards (T.Lewis).9 yds+0.98 EPA
    3. Q3 3:042nd & 1 at BUF 32(3:04) (No Huddle) Z.Moss left end to BUF 32 for no gain (T.Lewis).−0.67 EPA
    4. Q3 2:383rd & 1 at BUF 32(2:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs to BUF 36 for 4 yards (X.Rhodes).4 yds+0.41 EPA
    5. Q3 2:011st & 10 at BUF 36(2:01) (Shotgun) J.Allen left guard to BUF 38 for 2 yards (D.Buckner, K.Turay).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    6. Q3 1:222nd & 8 at BUF 38(1:22) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to Z.Moss to BUF 48 for 10 yards (D.Leonard, X.Rhodes).10 yds+0.93 EPA
    7. Q3 0:471st & 10 at BUF 48(:47) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to C.Beasley to IND 48 for 4 yards (K.Moore; B.Okereke).4 yds−0.05 EPA
    8. Q4 14:592nd & 6 at IND 48(15:00) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to Z.Moss to IND 41 for 7 yards (T.Lewis).7 yds+0.66 EPA
    9. Q4 14:241st & 10 at IND 41(14:24) (No Huddle) Z.Moss right end to IND 35 for 6 yards (D.Leonard, T.Carrie). BUF-Z.Moss was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. Z.Moss taken off field on cart. Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)6 yds+0.47 EPA
    10. Q4 14:102nd & 4 at IND 35(14:17) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep right to S.Diggs for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.IND 10, BUF 24+3.49 EPA
  25. Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown7 plays · 60 yds · 2:38 · Started Q4 14:10 at IND 25Score after the drive: 16–24
    1. Q4 14:10Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
    2. Q4 14:101st & 10 at BUF 26(14:10) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left. QB: Pressure on QB: A.Epenesa.−3.60 EPA
    3. Q4 14:062nd & 10 at IND 25(14:06) (Shotgun) N.Hines left guard pushed ob at BUF 46 for 29 yards (T.Johnson).29 yds+2.13 EPA
    4. Q4 13:271st & 10 at BUF 46(13:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Taylor left end pushed ob at BUF 26 for 20 yards (M.Milano).20 yds+1.48 EPA
    5. Q4 12:471st & 10 at BUF 26(12:47) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to Z.Pascal to BUF 15 for 11 yards (J.Poyer).11 yds+0.53 EPA
    6. Q4 12:051st & 10 at BUF 15(12:05) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to M.Pittman. Pressure on QB: M.Addison.−0.54 EPA
    7. Q4 12:002nd & 10 at BUF 15(12:01) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to M.Alie-Cox to BUF 9 for 6 yards (T.Edmunds).6 yds+0.11 EPA
    8. Q4 11:323rd & 4 at BUF 9Zach Pascal 9 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)IND 16, BUF 24+1.66 EPA
  26. Buffalo Bills: Field goal7 plays · 39 yds · 3:24 · Started Q4 11:32 at BUF 25Score after the drive: 16–27
    1. Q4 11:32Took overR.Blankenship kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback. A.Roberts kneels 9 yds. into end zone.
    2. Q4 11:321st & 10 at BUF 25(11:32) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short left to C.Beasley pushed ob at BUF 28 for 3 yards (D.Leonard).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q4 11:012nd & 7 at BUF 28(11:01) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs to BUF 44 for 16 yards (J.Blackmon).16 yds+1.27 EPA
    4. Q4 10:191st & 10 at BUF 44(10:19) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short middle to C.Beasley to IND 40 for 16 yards (J.Blackmon).16 yds+0.85 EPA
    5. Q4 9:381st & 10 at IND 40(9:38) (Shotgun) J.Allen up the middle to IND 40 for no gain (G.Stewart).−0.54 EPA
    6. Q4 8:522nd & 10 at IND 40(8:52) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Singletary pushed ob at IND 36 for 4 yards (T.Carrie).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    7. Q4 8:183rd & 6 at IND 36(8:18) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to J.Brown (X.Rhodes).−0.08 EPA
    8. Q4 8:084th & 6 at IND 36(8:13) T.Bass 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-C.Bojorquez.IND 16, BUF 27+0.53 EPA
  27. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs3 plays · 16 yds · 1:06 · Started Q4 8:01 at IND 24Score after the drive: 16–27
    1. Q4 8:08Took overT.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to IND 0. I.Rodgers MUFFS catch, and recovers at IND 3. I.Rodgers to IND 24 for 21 yards (J.Johnson).
    2. Q4 8:011st & 10 at IND 24(8:01) (Shotgun) N.Hines left guard to IND 27 for 3 yards (E.Oliver).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q4 7:342nd & 7 at IND 27(7:34) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to J.Doyle (T.Edmunds).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q4 7:303rd & 7 at IND 27(7:30) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to T.Burton to IND 40 for 13 yards (J.Poyer).13 yds+7.73 EPA
  28. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:42 · Started Q4 6:55 at IND 27Score after the drive: 16–27
    1. Q4 6:55Took over(7:03) (Shotgun) N.Hines left end to BUF 27 for 33 yards (M.Hyde).
  29. Indianapolis Colts: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 6:13 at BUF 15Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 6:13Took overJack Doyle Pass From Philip Rivers for 27 Yrds TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Rivers pass to J.Doyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Pass caught 8 yds. into end zone, over middle.IND 24, BUF 27
  30. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs4 plays · 29 yds · 1:32 · Started Q4 6:07 at BUF 24Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 6:13Took overR.Blankenship kicks 66 yards from IND 35 to BUF -1. A.Roberts to BUF 24 for 25 yards (E.Speed).
    2. Q4 6:071st & 10 at BUF 24(6:07) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short middle to G.Davis to BUF 37 for 13 yards (J.Blackmon).13 yds+0.74 EPA
    3. Q4 5:301st & 10 at BUF 37(5:30) (Shotgun) J.Allen sacked at BUF 32 for -5 yards (sack split by D.Autry and J.Houston).-5 yds−1.10 EPA
    4. Q4 4:472nd & 15 at BUF 32(4:47) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass deep left to S.Diggs pushed ob at IND 47 for 21 yards (J.Blackmon).21 yds+1.94 EPA
    5. Q4 4:391st & 10 at IND 47(4:39) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to D.Knox. Pressure on QB: A.Muhammad.−6.36 EPA
  31. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs1 play · -23 yds · 0:53 · Started Q4 3:50 at BUF 34Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 4:35Took over(4:35) (Shotgun) D.Singletary left tackle to IND 34 for 13 yards (K.Willis).
    2. Q4 3:501st & 10 at BUF 34(3:50) (Shotgun) J.Allen sacked at BUF 49 for -17 yards (D.Autry). FUMBLES (D.Autry) [D.Autry], touched at BUF 48, recovered by BUF-Da.Williams at BUF 43.−2.24 EPA
  32. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q4 2:57 at BUF 43Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 2:57Took over(2:58) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to S.Diggs.
  33. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs10 plays · -3 yds · 2:09 · Started Q4 2:37 at BUF 41Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 2:51Took over(2:52) (Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Singletary to IND 43 for 14 yards (D.Leonard).
    2. Q4 2:374th & 19 at BUF 43(2:38) C.Bojorquez punts 29 yards to IND 14, Center-R.Ferguson, fair catch by N.Hines.−0.84 EPA
    3. Q4 2:301st & 10 at IND 14(2:30) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short middle to J.Doyle to IND 25 for 11 yards (J.Poyer).11 yds+0.60 EPA
    4. Q4 2:091st & 10 at IND 25(2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to Z.Pascal (T.Edmunds).−0.54 EPA
    5. Q4 2:042nd & 10 at IND 25(2:04) (Shotgun) N.Hines up the middle to IND 30 for 5 yards (M.Addison; T.White).5 yds−0.05 EPA
    6. Q4 1:593rd & 5 at IND 30(1:59) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to M.Alie-Cox to IND 34 for 4 yards (M.Milano).4 yds+0.54 EPA
    7. Q4 1:324th & 1 at IND 34(1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Taylor right guard to IND 37 for 3 yards (M.Milano).3 yds+0.40 EPA
    8. Q4 1:051st & 10 at IND 37(1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to J.Doyle.+0.33 EPA
    9. Q4 1:002nd & 10 at BUF 44(1:00) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to N.Hines.−1.59 EPA
    10. Q4 0:553rd & 10 at IND 37(:55) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to T.Hilton (T.White).−0.06 EPA
    11. Q4 0:504th & 10 at IND 37(:50) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep right to Z.Pascal to BUF 46 for 17 yards (J.Poyer). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.17 yds−1.24 EPA
  34. Buffalo Bills: Turnover on downs1 play · -3 yds · 0:05 · Started Q4 0:13 at IND 44Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 0:28Took over(:26) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to M.Pittman to BUF 45 for 1 yard (L.Wallace, M.Hyde). FUMBLES (L.Wallace), ball out of bounds at BUF 47.
    2. Q4 0:132nd & 11 at BUF 47(:14) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left.−1.03 EPA
  35. Indianapolis Colts: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q4 0:08 at BUF 47Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 0:08Took over(:08) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to M.Pittman.
  36. Buffalo Bills: End of game0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 0:04 at BUF 47Score after the drive: 24–27
    1. Q4 0:04Took over(:04) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right (M.Hyde).

Box score

Indianapolis Colts: Passing
Philip RiversQB27/4630920093.5
Buffalo Bills: Passing
Josh AllenQuestionableQB26/35324202121.6
Indianapolis Colts: Rushing
Philip RiversQB1-1-1.00-1
Jonathan TaylorRB21783.7120
Nyheim HinesRB67512.5033
Michael Pittman Jr.QuestionableWR11111.0011
Jacoby BrissettQB100.000
Buffalo Bills: Rushing
Josh AllenQuestionableQB11544.9116
Zack MossRB7213.008
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB3217.0013
Indianapolis Colts: Receiving
Jonathan TaylorRB24606
Nyheim HinesRB13808
Jack DoyleTE7970127
Michael Pittman Jr.QuestionableWR51090032
Mo Alie-CoxQuestionableTE4432016
Zach PascalWR3537117
Trey BurtonTE3334019
T.Y. HiltonUNK2532023
Buffalo Bills: Receiving
Zack MossRB4426010
Cole BeasleyWR7757016
Stefon DiggsWR69128136
Devin SingletaryInactiveRB3323014
Gabe DavisWR4485037
Dawson KnoxTE23513
John BrownUNK04000
Indianapolis Colts: Defense
Shaquille LeonardLB1290000
Julian BlackmonQuestionableS550000
Kenny Moore IICB540000
Khari WillisS540000
Bobby OkerekeLB430000
Denico AutryDE421.5100
T.J. CarrieCB420000
Tyquan LewisDE330000
Xavier RhodesCB320001
DeForest BucknerDT220000
Grover StewartDT220000
Al-Quadin MuhammadLB110100
George OdumS100000
Zaire FranklinLB100000
E.J. SpeedPhysically unable to performLB110000
Matthew AdamsLB100000
Justin HoustonLB100.5000
Tavon WilsonS110000
Kemoko TurayLB100000
Taylor StallworthDT100000
DeMichael HarrisWR110000
Isaiah RodgersCB000001
Buffalo Bills: Defense
Matt MilanoLB1170001
Tremaine EdmundsLB960002
Jordan PoyerS970100
Tre'Davious WhiteCB750001
Micah HydeS760003
Taron JohnsonCB650100
Harrison PhillipsDT320000
Quinton JeffersonDT300000
Levi WallaceCB330100
Mario AddisonDE320100
Jaquan JohnsonS310000
Ed OliverQuestionableDT220000
Jerry HughesDE220100
Josh NormanCB210000
Tyler BassPK110000
AJ EpenesaInactiveDE110000
Taiwan JonesRB100000
Darryl JohnsonDE100000
Indianapolis Colts: Kicking
Rodrigo BlankenshipPK1/2301
Buffalo Bills: Kicking
Tyler BassPK2/2543