Colts backups rush for 3 scores to beat mistake-prone Cardinals 21-13 in preseason
— Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen found plenty to like from his backups Saturday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Arizona Cardinals
13
Indianapolis Colts
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| IND | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 63,169 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 16-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 18-16 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 21-45 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ New York Giants | L 24-36 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:55 13-21
Jason Bean 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Field Goal 5:05 13-14
Matt Prater 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:18 10-14
Zavier Scott 6 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 0:16 10-7
Clayton Tune 12 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 10:18 3-7
Matt Prater 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:55 0-7
Tyler Goodson 8 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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ARI
3 plays, 27 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
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IND 0:27
15 plays, 64 yards, 7:17 · Missed FG
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ARI 7:44
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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IND 8:34
11 plays, 56 yards, 4:53 · Missed FG
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ARI 13:27
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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IND 14:55
9 plays, 66 yards, 5:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 13-21
Jason Bean 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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ARI 5:05
10 plays, 49 yards, 5:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:05 13-14
Matt Prater 27 Yd Field Goal
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IND 10:18
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 10-14
Zavier Scott 6 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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IND
1 play, 8 yards, 0:16 · End of Half
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ARI 0:16
5 plays, 41 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:16 10-7
Clayton Tune 12 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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IND 1:44
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:36 · Interception
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ARI 4:20
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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IND 8:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ARI 10:18
10 plays, 23 yards, 4:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:18 3-7
Matt Prater 40 Yd Field Goal
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IND 0:01
3 plays, 22 yards, 1:28 · Fumble
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ARI 1:29
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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IND 4:55
9 plays, 59 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:55 0-7
Tyler Goodson 8 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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ARI 8:47
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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IND 11:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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ARI 12:46
3 plays, 18 yards, 2:14 · Punt
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
ARI
IND
13
1st Downs
24
8
Passing 1st downs
11
4
Rushing 1st downs
10
1
1st downs from penalties
3
4-12
3rd down efficiency
7-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
49
Total Plays
68
232
Total Yards
356
4.7
Yards per Play
5.2
10
Total Drives
10
132
Passing
190
14/20
Comp/Att
19/27
5.7
Yards per pass
6.1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-21
100
Rushing
166
26
Rushing Attempts
37
3.8
Yards per rush
4.5
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
11-82
Penalties
3-28
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:00
Possession
34:00
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Drew Ogletree Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
- Justin Walley Questionable
- Anthony Gould Questionable
Arizona Cardinals
- Isaiah Adams Injured Reserve
- Bam Knight Questionable
- Michael Wilson Questionable
- James Conner Injured Reserve
- Jeremiyah Love Injured Reserve
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