Final2022 Week 3

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 3 2022

Kansas City Chiefs

Away

17

Indianapolis Colts

HomeWon

20

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs683017
Colts733720

KC 17IND 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    18.1PPR pts

    20/35, 262 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Kelce

    KC · TE

    17.9PPR pts

    4 REC, 58 YDS, 1 TD

  • Chiefs leader

    Clyde Edwards-Helaire

    KC · RB

    14.9PPR pts

    7 ATT, 0 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 39 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Rodney McLeod Jr.

    IND

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Colts 20, Chiefs 17: Indianapolis rallies from 4 down at halftime

Indianapolis erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Kansas City 10–3 after the break to win 20–17. Kansas City outgained the Colts 315–259.

The Chiefs went 3-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Colts kept the ball for 33:32.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin IND 1 · KC 2 turnovers
  • +10% third-down rate IND 40% · KC 30%
  • +7:04 time of possession IND 33:32 · KC 26:28

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Colts
ChiefsStatColts
2Turnovers1
30%Third-down conversion40%
26:28Time of possession33:32
Other team stats
315Total yards259
5.2Yards per play3.8
60Plays69

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Chiefs scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayKCIND
1st quarter
12:24INDMatt Ryan → Jelani Woods, 1-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP07
0:34KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 3-yard TDXP missed67
2nd quarter
9:40INDChase McLaughlin 43-yard FG Extends lead610
1:46KCClyde Edwards-Helaire 1-yard TD run Takes leadPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 2-pt conversion1410
3rd quarter
7:56KCMatt Ammendola 26-yard FG Extends lead1710
2:53INDChase McLaughlin 51-yard FG1713
4th quarter
0:24INDMatt Ryan → Jelani Woods, 12-yard TD Game winnerChase McLaughlin XP1720

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Colts, Week 3 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Patrick MahomesKCQB18.1 PTSQB11
  2. Travis KelceKCTE17.9 PTSTE3
  3. Jelani WoodsINDTE15.3 PTSTE5
  4. Michael PittmanINDWR15.2 PTSWR27

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB18.1QB1120/3526211426078.5Start/Sit →
Matt RyanINDQB13.3QB2027/3722220340105.9

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis KelceKCTE17.9TE3TE11084581Start/Sit →
Jelani WoodsINDTE15.3TE5TE———32132
Michael PittmanINDWR15.2WR27WR———98720
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB14.9RB13RB70155390
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR13.9WR35WR———85890
Jonathan TaylorINDRB12.1RB22RB2171053200Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR9.1WR50WR———53610
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR8.8WR53WR———74480Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB8.0RB35RB37065230
Kylen GransonINDTE3.7TE40TE———2270Start/Sit →
Noah GrayKCTE3.6TE41TE———21260Start/Sit →
Parris CampbellINDWR3.0WR91WR———22100
Jerick McKinnonKCRB2.0RB63RB72001000
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1.9TE48TE———3190Start/Sit →
Ashton DulinINDWR1.7WR104WR———1170Start/Sit →
Mecole HardmanKCWR1.2WR111WR———1120
Justin WatsonKCWR0.0—WR———1000
Isiah PachecoKCRB-0.1—RB390————

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE56 snaps89%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR49 snaps78%
  3. JuJu Smith-SchusterWR44 snaps70%
  4. Mecole HardmanWR43 snaps68%
  5. Jerick McKinnonRB33 snaps52%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Travis Kelce24%, 8 targets
  2. JuJu Smith-Schuster24%, 8 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling21%, 7 targets
  4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire15%, 5 targets
  5. Noah Gray6%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Jerick McKinnon32%, 7 carries
  2. Clyde Edwards-Helaire32%, 7 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes18%, 4 carries
  4. Isiah Pacheco14%, 3 carries
  5. Travis Kelce5%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR67 snaps94%
  2. Parris CampbellWR58 snaps82%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB54 snaps76%
  4. Mo Alie-CoxTE42 snaps59%
  5. Nyheim Miller-HinesRB32 snaps45%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Michael Pittman25%, 9 targets
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines17%, 6 targets
  3. Jonathan Taylor14%, 5 targets
  4. Alec Pierce14%, 5 targets
  5. Mo Alie-Cox8%, 3 targets
  6. Other22%, 8 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor78%, 21 carries
  2. Matt Ryan11%, 3 carries
  3. Nyheim Miller-Hines11%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR6794%925%0
Travis KelceKCTE5689%824%1
Parris CampbellINDWR5882%26%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4978%721%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5476%514%21
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR4470%824%0
Mecole HardmanKCWR4368%13%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE4259%38%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB3352%13%7
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB3245%617%3
Alec PierceINDWR3245%514%0
Kylen GransonINDTE3042%26%0
Noah GrayKCTE2641%26%0
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB2540%515%7
Ashton DulinINDWR1825%13%0
Jelani WoodsINDTE1623%38%0
Justin WatsonKCWR1016%13%0
Jody FortsonKCTE813%00%0
Skyy MooreKCWR813%00%0
Michael StrachanINDWR68%00%0
Isiah PachecoKCRB58%00%3

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.3Jelani Woods15.3 PTS vs 5.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.7Jonathan Taylor12.1 PTS vs 21.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.8 xFPJonathan Taylor12.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB12.121.8−9.776%78% car—02178%514%
Matt RyanIND · QB15.317.6−2.3100%37 att—37311%00%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB18.117.4+0.7100%35 att—35417%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR15.215.0+0.294%25% tgt—000%925%
Travis KelceKC · TE17.914.0+3.989%24% tgt—014%824%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR13.913.3+0.670%24% tgt—000%824%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB14.912.8+2.140%30% car—0730%515%
Nyheim HinesIND · —8.011.9−3.9—17% tgt—0311%617%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR8.811.7−2.978%21% tgt—000%721%
Alec PierceIND · WR9.18.3+0.845%14% tgt—000%514%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB2.06.2−4.252%30% car—0730%13%
Jelani WoodsIND · TE15.35.0+10.323%8% tgt—000%38%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE1.95.0−3.159%8% tgt—000%38%
Kylen GransonIND · TE2.73.3−0.642%6% tgt—000%26%
Noah GrayKC · TE3.63.3+0.341%6% tgt—000%26%
Parris CampbellIND · WR3.03.3−0.382%6% tgt—000%26%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB0.91.9−1.08%13% car—0313%00%
Ashton DulinIND · WR1.71.70.025%3% tgt—000%13%
Justin WatsonKC · WR0.01.7−1.716%3% tgt—000%13%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR1.21.7−0.568%3% tgt—000%13%
Michael BurtonKC · RB0.20.6−0.4—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Chiefs 33 targets and 23 carries; Colts 36 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matt Ryan

IND · QB · 15.3 pts on 17.6 expected

27 of 37 passing for 222 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Travis Kelce

KC · TE · 17.9 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

JuJu Smith-Schuster

KC · WR · 13.9 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 89 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 12.1 pts on 21.8 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards; 21 carries (78% of the team's) for 71 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr.

IND · WR · 15.2 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 8 catches for 72 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Jelani Woods Ran hot

IND · TE · 15.3 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock down: Ashton Dulin played 25% of the snaps, down from a 49% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toChiefs DColts D
QBs20.118.0
RBs21.724.9
WRs32.629.9
TEs12.111.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 37% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 37%, stood at 26% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Ryan → Woods, 1-yd TD37% → 58%Q1 12:24
  2. −20Mahomes → Kelce, 3-yd TD62% → 42%Q1 0:34
  3. +11McLaughlin 43-yd FG43% → 54%Q2 9:40
  4. −31Edwards-Helaire 1-yd TD run57% → 26%Q2 1:46
  5. +100Ryan → Woods, 12-yd TD<1% → >99%Q4 0:24

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Colts
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureIndianapolis Colts
60Plays69
62%Pass rate61%
6.9Yds / dropback4.2
2.5Yds / carry3.0
3/10Third downs6/15

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 9 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • KC Smith-Schuster 24% · Kelce 24% · Valdes-Scantling 21%
  • IND Pittman 25% · Hines 17% · Pierce 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Colts
ResultKCIND
Touchdowns22
Field goals12
Punts33
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs12
Missed field goals10
  • The Colts opened the scoring on their second possession, a 3-play, 4-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Colts drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to nine minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:00351:13Punt
INDQ1 13:47341:23Touchdown
KCQ1 12:24331:08Punt
INDQ1 11:168314:21Punt
KCQ1 6:55392:13Punt
INDQ1 4:424-72:05Downs
KCQ1 2:374352:03Touchdown
INDQ1 0:3411465:54Field goal
KCQ2 9:4010374:54Punt
INDQ2 4:463261:23Fumble
KCQ2 3:235211:37Touchdown
INDQ2 1:465-41:12Punt
KCQ2 0:342-40:34End of half
KCQ3 15:0015627:04Field goal
INDQ3 7:5610425:03Field goal
KCQ3 2:5310644:24Downs
INDQ4 13:297452:42Downs
KCQ4 10:477532:09Missed FG
INDQ4 8:3816768:14Touchdown
KCQ4 0:243240:22Interception
INDQ4 0:021-10:02End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chiefs vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Colts first met in 1970 and have played 30 times since.

All-time series
18–12Colts lead, 30 meetings since 1970
Postseason
4–1Split 4–1
Largest Chiefs win
44–241970
Largest Colts win
23–72013

Since 2021

2–1 Chiefs lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. KC = Chiefs win, IND = Colts win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Colts
ChiefsStatColts
14-3Record4-12-1
29.2Points per game17.0
413.6Yards per game311.6
6.4Yards per play4.8
21.7Points allowed per game25.1
328.2Yards allowed per game334.0

Chiefs vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −4.5Chiefs failed to cover by 7.5
Total
51Under: 37 points scored (by 14)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs27.817−10.8
Colts23.320−3.3

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS on the road
1–1

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
0–3
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chiefs and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Chief or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chiefs vs Colts Week 3 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 in Week 3 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on September 25, 2022. See the Colts' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Colts?

The final score was Colts 20, Chiefs 17. The Chiefs led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 3, Colts 10.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Colts game?

Indianapolis erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Kansas City 10–3 after the break to win 20–17. Kansas City outgained the Colts 315–259. Patrick Mahomes led all players with 20 of 35 passing for 262 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 26 rushing yards. The Chiefs committed 2 turnovers, the Colts 1.

What was the game-winning score in Chiefs vs Colts?

Matt Ryan's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods with 0:24 left in the fourth quarter gave the Colts a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Colts?

Patrick Mahomes led the game with 18.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB11 of Week 3, on 20 of 35 passing for 262 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 26 rushing yards. Travis Kelce was next with 17.9 (TE3). See Patrick Mahomes's 2022 game log.

Who led Chiefs vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 20 of 35 for 262 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 21 carries for 71 yards. JuJu Smith-Schuster (KC) led in receiving with 5 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did Patrick Mahomes score against the Colts?

Patrick Mahomes scored 18.1 fantasy points against the Colts in Week 3 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 35 passing for 262 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 26 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Colts?

Jelani Woods outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.3 PPR points on 5.0 xFP (+10.3). Jonathan Taylor fell furthest short, with 12.1 points on 21.8 xFP (−9.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Colts come back to beat the Chiefs?

The Colts' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Matt Ryan's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Matt Ryan's 12-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 18–12 across 30 meetings since 1970, including a 4–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Chiefs and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on October 6, 2019, when the Colts beat the Chiefs 19–13.

Have the Chiefs and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 5 times, most recently in the 2018 playoffs. The Chiefs are 1–4 against the Colts in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −4.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 51. That implied about 27.8 points for the Chiefs and 23.3 for the Colts.

Did Chiefs vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 51, and the teams combined for 37 points, 14 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Colts?

The Colts covered as 4.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −4.5. The final margin was 3 points.