Colts rush for 3 TDs as struggling defense slows Bears offense for a 21-16 victory
— Jonathan Taylor used his sheer strength — and a nimble cut — to give the Indianapolis Colts the jump-start they needed Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Chicago Bears
16
Indianapolis Colts
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| IND | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 66,624 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | W 34-17 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | vs New England Patriots | W 30-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | W 31-23 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 7-31 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs New York Jets | W 23-12 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:01 16-21
Cole Kmet 6 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos Kick)
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Touchdown 5:22 9-21
Jonathan Taylor 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 8:21 9-14
Rome Odunze 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:21 3-14
Trey Sermon 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Field Goal 12:51 3-7
Cairo Santos 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:19 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 29 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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IND
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:01 · End of Game
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CHI 2:01
12 plays, 70 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 16-21
Cole Kmet 6 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos Kick)
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IND 5:22
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:22 9-21
Jonathan Taylor 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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CHI 6:46
1 play, -6 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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IND 6:52
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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CHI 8:21
13 plays, 70 yards, 7:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:21 9-14
Rome Odunze 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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IND 0:21
9 plays, 80 yards, 5:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:21 3-14
Trey Sermon 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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CHI 5:51
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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IND 7:25
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:21 · Downs
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CHI 9:46
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:36 · Interception
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IND 11:22
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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CHI 12:51
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:51 3-7
Cairo Santos 53 Yd Field Goal
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IND 14:52
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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CHI
8 plays, 81 yards, 0:51 · End of Half
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IND 0:51
5 plays, 18 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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CHI 1:40
16 plays, 58 yards, 6:39 · Downs
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IND 8:19
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 29 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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CHI 9:35
4 plays, 53 yards, 1:28 · Interception
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IND 11:03
7 plays, 58 yards, 3:57 · Interception
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CHI
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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IND 3:05
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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CHI 6:34
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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IND 8:27
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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CHI 9:33
11 plays, 32 yards, 5:27 · Missed FG
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
CHI
IND
26
1st Downs
15
18
Passing 1st downs
4
4
Rushing 1st downs
9
4
1st downs from penalties
2
9-21
3rd down efficiency
3-12
4-5
4th down efficiency
0-1
84
Total Plays
54
395
Total Yards
306
4.7
Yards per Play
5.7
12
Total Drives
12
332
Passing
156
33/52
Comp/Att
10/20
5.9
Yards per pass
7.4
2
Interceptions thrown
2
4-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-11
63
Rushing
150
28
Rushing Attempts
33
2.3
Yards per rush
4.5
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
4-25
Penalties
9-78
3
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:01
Possession
24:59
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Drew Ogletree Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
- Justin Walley Questionable
- Anthony Gould Questionable
Chicago Bears
- Zavier Scott Questionable
- Theo Benedet Questionable
- Kyle Monangai Questionable
- Kentavius Street Injured Reserve
- Grady Jarrett Questionable
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