Final2025 Week 8

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 8 2025

Tennessee Titans

Away

14

Indianapolis Colts

HomeWon

38

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Titans070714
Colts10714738

TEN 14IND 38 Final

  • Passing leader

    Daniel Jones

    IND · QB

    23.2PPR pts

    21/29, 272 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    37.4PPR pts

    12 ATT, 153 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 21 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Titans leader

    Tyjae Spears

    TEN · RB

    17.2PPR pts

    9 ATT, 59 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 23 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Chris Lammons

    IND

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Colts 38, Titans 14: Indianapolis leads from start to finish

Indianapolis led 17–7 at halftime and outscored Tennessee 21–7 after the break to win 38–14. The Colts finished with a 420–341 edge in total offense and averaged 8.1 yards per play.

The Titans went 6-for-15 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Colts finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3.0 yards/play IND 8.1 · TEN 5.1
  • +1 turnover margin IND 0 turnovers
  • +79 total yards IND 420 · TEN 341

Game Highlights

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Titans vs Colts
TitansStatColts
5.1Yards per play8.1
1Turnovers0
341Total yards420
Other team stats
67Plays52
40%Third-down conversion33%
34:21Time of possession25:39

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Titans scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Titans vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayTENIND
1st quarter
9:43INDMichael Badgley 43-yard FG Takes lead03
0:09INDJonathan Taylor 18-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP010
2nd quarter
11:14TENCam Ward → Gunnar Helm, 1-yard TDJoey Slye XP710
7:44INDDaniel Jones → Michael Pittman Jr., 21-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP717
3rd quarter
11:10INDJonathan Taylor 80-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP724
5:12INDDaniel Jones → Josh Downs, 10-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP731
4th quarter
14:22INDDaniel Jones → Jonathan Taylor, 19-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP738
2:36TENTyjae Spears 3-yard TD runJoey Slye XP1438

Fantasy Points: Titans vs Colts, Week 8 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jonathan TaylorINDRB37.4 PTSRB1
  2. Michael PittmanINDWR23.5 PTSWR3
  3. Daniel JonesINDQB23.2 PTSQB10
  4. Tyjae SpearsTENRB17.2 PTSRB13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Daniel JonesINDQB23.2QB1021/2927230130136.0Start/Sit →
Cam WardTENQB13.8QB1722/382591124076.5Start/Sit →
Riley LeonardINDQB0.1QB310/200011039.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jonathan TaylorINDRB37.4RB1RB12153222211Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR23.5WR3WR———98951
Tyjae SpearsTENRB17.2RB13RB959133230Start/Sit →
Chimere DikeTENWR16.4WR14WR11087930Start/Sit →
Josh DownsINDWR12.9WR27WR———33391Start/Sit →
Gunnar HelmTENTE10.3TE11TE———32231Start/Sit →
Chig OkonkwoTENTE9.3TE12TE———54530Start/Sit →
Tyler WarrenINDTE9.3TE13TE———54530Start/Sit →
Elic AyomanorTENWR9.2WR42WR———84520Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR8.9WR43WR———52690
Tony PollardTENRB6.3RB34RB114402190Start/Sit →
Ameer AbdullahINDRB1.8RB54RB2501130Start/Sit →
Van JeffersonTENWR1.6WR85WR———8160
Julius ChestnutTENRB0.5RB65RB250————Start/Sit →
Tyler GoodsonINDRB0.2RB68RB220————Start/Sit →
Ashton DulinINDWR0.2WR96WR———11-80Start/Sit →
Drew OgletreeINDTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Adonai MitchellINDWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Elic AyomanorWR67 snaps94%
  2. Chimere DikeWR63 snaps89%
  3. Van JeffersonWR56 snaps79%
  4. Chig OkonkwoTE44 snaps62%
  5. Tyjae SpearsRB37 snaps52%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Van Jefferson22%, 8 targets
  2. Elic Ayomanor22%, 8 targets
  3. Chimere Dike22%, 8 targets
  4. Chig Okonkwo14%, 5 targets
  5. Tyjae Spears8%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 5 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Tony Pollard44%, 11 carries
  2. Tyjae Spears36%, 9 carries
  3. Julius Chestnut8%, 2 carries
  4. Cam Ward8%, 2 carries
  5. Chimere Dike4%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Alec PierceWR43 snaps81%
  2. Michael PittmanWR42 snaps79%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB40 snaps75%
  4. Tyler WarrenTE39 snaps74%
  5. Josh DownsWR34 snaps64%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Michael Pittman32%, 9 targets
  2. Alec Pierce18%, 5 targets
  3. Tyler Warren18%, 5 targets
  4. Josh Downs11%, 3 targets
  5. Jonathan Taylor7%, 2 targets
  6. Other14%, 4 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor67%, 12 carries
  2. Ameer Abdullah11%, 2 carries
  3. Tyler Goodson11%, 2 carries
  4. Daniel Jones6%, 1 carries
  5. Riley Leonard6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Elic AyomanorTENWR6794%822%0
Chimere DikeTENWR6389%822%1
Alec PierceINDWR4381%518%0
Michael PittmanINDWR4279%932%0
Van JeffersonTENWR5679%822%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4075%27%12
Tyler WarrenINDTE3974%518%0
Josh DownsINDWR3464%311%0
Chig OkonkwoTENTE4462%514%0
Tyjae SpearsTENRB3752%38%9
Gunnar HelmTENTE3752%38%0
Tony PollardTENRB3346%25%11
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1630%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR1325%14%0
Drew OgletreeINDTE1121%14%0
Ameer AbdullahINDRB1019%14%2
Adonai MitchellINDWR917%14%0
Mason KinseyTENWR68%00%0
Tyler GoodsonINDRB48%00%2
James ProcheTENWR57%00%0
Anthony GouldINDWR36%00%0
David Martin-RobinsonTENTE46%00%0
Julius ChestnutTENRB23%00%2

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+26.2Jonathan Taylor37.4 PTS vs 11.2 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−12.0Van Jefferson1.6 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.2 xFPCam Ward13.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Cam WardTEN · QB13.818.2−4.4100%38 att—3828%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR23.515.3+8.279%32% tgt—000%932%
Chimere DikeTEN · WR16.414.3+2.189%22% tgt—014%822%
Elic AyomanorTEN · WR9.213.6−4.494%22% tgt—000%822%
Van JeffersonTEN · WR1.613.6−12.079%22% tgt—000%822%
Daniel JonesIND · QB23.213.5+9.789%29 att—2916%00%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB37.411.2+26.275%67% car—01267%27%
Tyjae SpearsTEN · RB17.210.9+6.352%36% car—0936%38%
Tony PollardTEN · RB6.310.5−4.246%44% car—01144%25%
Alec PierceIND · WR8.98.5+0.481%18% tgt—000%518%
Chig OkonkwoTEN · TE9.38.5+0.862%14% tgt—000%514%
Tyler WarrenIND · TE9.38.5+0.874%18% tgt—000%518%
Gunnar HelmTEN · TE10.35.1+5.252%8% tgt—000%38%
Josh DownsIND · WR12.95.1+7.864%11% tgt—000%311%
Ameer AbdullahIND · RB1.83.0−1.219%11% car—0211%14%
Adonai MitchellIND · WR0.01.7−1.717%4% tgt—000%14%
Ashton DulinIND · WR0.21.7−1.525%4% tgt—000%14%
Drew OgletreeIND · TE0.01.7−1.721%4% tgt—000%14%
Riley LeonardIND · QB0.11.5−1.411%2 att—216%00%
Julius ChestnutTEN · RB0.51.3−0.83%8% car—028%00%
Tyler GoodsonIND · RB0.21.3−1.18%11% car—0211%00%

Team totals: Titans 37 targets and 25 carries; Colts 28 targets and 18 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Cam Ward

TEN · QB · 13.8 pts on 18.2 expected

22 of 38 passing for 259 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 2 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Cam Ward →

Daniel Jones Ran hot

IND · QB · 23.2 pts on 13.5 expected

21 of 29 passing for 272 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 carry for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →

Chimere Dike

TEN · WR · 16.4 pts on 14.3 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 93 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Chimere Dike →

Elic Ayomanor

TEN · WR · 9.2 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 52 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Elic Ayomanor →

Michael Pittman Jr. Ran hot

IND · WR · 23.5 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (32% of the team's), 8 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 37.4 pts on 11.2 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 21 yards and 1 touchdown; 12 carries (67% of the team's) for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Van Jefferson Unlucky

TEN · WR · 1.6 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tyjae Spears Ran hot

TEN · RB · 17.2 pts on 10.9 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 23 yards; 9 carries (36% of the team's) for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tyjae Spears →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Tennessee Titans

  • Stock up: Tyjae Spears led the backfield with 52% of the snaps after trailing Tony Pollard before this game.
  • Stock up: Chimere Dike played 89% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
  • Stock up: Van Jefferson played 79% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Titans defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toTitans DColts D
QBs19.317.4
RBs20.319.1
WRs35.235.8
TEs14.215.1

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

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 50%, stood at 85% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +9Badgley 43-yd FG50% → 59%Q1 9:43
  2. +20Taylor 18-yd TD run60% → 80%Q1 0:09
  3. −21Ward → Helm, 1-yd TD81% → 61%Q2 11:14
  4. +21Jones → Pittman, 21-yd TD61% → 82%Q2 7:44
  5. +10Taylor 80-yd TD run87% → 97%Q3 11:10

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Titans vs Colts
Tennessee TitansMeasureIndianapolis Colts
67Plays52
63%Pass rate65%
5.4Yds / dropback7.5
4.5Yds / carry9.1
6/15Third downs3/9

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 15 fewer plays but gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • TEN Dike 22% · Ayomanor 22% · Jefferson 22%
  • IND Pittman 32% · Pierce 18% · Warren 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Titans vs Colts
ResultTENIND
Touchdowns25
Field goals01
Punts54
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals10

IND turnover edge: +1

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 53-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Colts scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:0010535:17Field goal
TENQ1 9:437304:40Punt
INDQ1 5:038734:54Touchdown
TENQ1 0:096693:55Touchdown
INDQ2 11:146713:30Touchdown
TENQ2 7:443-41:30Punt
INDQ2 6:143-90:56Punt
TENQ2 5:186293:31Punt
INDQ2 1:474171:21Punt
TENQ2 0:264400:25Missed FG
INDQ2 0:01100:01End of half
TENQ3 15:005283:38Punt
INDQ3 11:221800:12Touchdown
TENQ3 11:10311:32Punt
INDQ3 9:388744:26Touchdown
TENQ3 5:129293:36Downs
INDQ3 1:366462:14Touchdown
TENQ4 14:2215597:28Interception
INDQ4 6:54331:24Punt
TENQ4 5:308672:54Touchdown
INDQ4 2:36321:24Punt
TENQ4 1:12251:12End 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.

Titans vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Titans and Colts first met in 1970 and have played 63 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
41–22Colts lead, 63 meetings since 1970
Postseason
1–0Titans won in 1999
Largest Titans win
45–262020
Largest Colts win
35–32005

Since 2021

6–4 Colts lead

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

Oldest to newest. C = Colts win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Titans at Colts Upcoming
  • Week 15 Colts at Titans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Titans vs Colts
TitansStatColts
3-14Record8-9
16.7Points per game27.4
259.6Yards per game345.9
4.4Yards per play5.8
28.1Points allowed per game24.2
345.1Yards allowed per game349.8

Titans vs Colts Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Indianapolis and Week 15 in Tennessee. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Titans vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Titans vs Colts Week 8 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 38–14 in Week 8 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on October 26, 2025. See the Colts' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Titans vs Colts?

The final score was Colts 38, Titans 14. The Colts led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Titans 7, Colts 21.

What happened in the Titans vs Colts game?

Indianapolis led 17–7 at halftime and outscored Tennessee 21–7 after the break to win 38–14. The Colts finished with a 420–341 edge in total offense and averaged 8.1 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor led all players with 2 catches for 21 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 153 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Titans committed 1 turnover, the Colts none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Titans vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor led the game with 37.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 8, on 2 catches for 21 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 153 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Pittman was next with 23.5 (WR3). See Jonathan Taylor's 2025 game log.

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

Daniel Jones (IND) led all passers with 21 of 29 for 272 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 12 carries for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Pittman (IND) led in receiving with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score against the Titans?

Jonathan Taylor scored 37.4 points in PPR leagues, 36.4 in half-PPR and 35.4 in standard scoring against the Titans in Week 8 of the 2025 season, on 2 catches for 21 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 153 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 67% of his team's carries.

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

Jonathan Taylor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 37.4 PPR points on 11.2 xFP (+26.2). Van Jefferson fell furthest short, with 1.6 points on 13.6 xFP (−12.0). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Titans vs Colts?

Cam Ward had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 13.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Colts beat the Titans?

The Colts beat the Titans 38–14 because they averaged 8.1 yards per play to 5.1, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 420–341.

Which team won the turnover battle in Titans vs Colts?

The Colts won the turnover battle 1–0: the Titans gave the ball away 1 time and the Colts not at all. The Colts won the game.

What is the all-time Titans vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 41–22 across 63 meetings since 1970, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 8 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on September 21, 2025, when the Colts beat the Titans 41–20.

Have the Titans and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1999 playoffs. The Titans are 1–0 against the Colts in the postseason.

What is the Titans vs Colts record since 2021?

The Colts lead 6–4 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.