The Indianapolis Colts staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 31-27 in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats! But did the Cardinals have a legitimate grievance?
On October 12, 2025, the Colts' quarterback, Daniel Jones, showcased his prowess with two touchdown passes. However, it was running back Jonathan Taylor who stole the show with a crucial 1-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, putting the Colts ahead for good. Jones' stats were impressive, completing 22 of 30 passes for 212 yards, and he even added a rushing touchdown to his tally. Taylor's performance was equally stellar, rushing for 123 yards on 21 carries, while rookie tight end Tyler Warren made his presence felt with six receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown.
This victory maintained the Colts' unbeaten home record, winning their sixth consecutive game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Meanwhile, the Cardinals' woes continued, suffering their fourth straight loss. They had a chance to turn the tide in the final minutes, but the Colts' defense stood firm, forcing a turnover on downs despite Trey McBride's claim of being held in the end zone. Was this a missed call by the officials?
The game's intensity peaked in the final two quarters as both teams traded blows. Jacoby Brissett, stepping in for an injured Kyler Murray, delivered a solid performance, completing 27 of 44 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns. McBride had a standout game with eight receptions for 72 yards and a score.
Arizona took the lead with McBride's 1-yard touchdown reception, but the Colts responded with a field goal and then a touchdown pass from Brissett to Greg Dortch. The back-and-forth continued into the fourth quarter, with the Colts tying the game again through a Jones-to-Josh Downs connection. Arizona briefly regained the lead with a field goal, but Taylor's decisive run sealed the deal for the Colts.
The game was not without its share of injuries. For the Cardinals, Kyler Murray missed his first game since 2023 due to a foot injury, and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. suffered a concussion in the second quarter. The most concerning moment came when tight end Travis Vokolek was taken off the field on a backboard after a neck injury. Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson also sustained a lower right leg injury. The Colts had their fair share of injury woes, ruling out starting cornerback Kenny Moore II and backup running back Tyler Goodson before the game, and then losing starting CB Charvarius Ward and backup QB Anthony Richardson during pregame warmups.
Looking ahead, the Cardinals will aim to bounce back at home against the Green Bay Packers, while the Colts travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers. Will the Cardinals be able to turn their season around, or will the Colts continue their dominant home streak?
