Indianapolis Colts Win Divisional Round Game Against Baltimore Ravens
Indianapolis Colts Win 24-17
Colts Advance to AFC Championship Game
The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday night. The Colts will now advance to the AFC Championship Game, where they will face the New England Patriots.
The Colts got off to a hot start, taking a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. The Ravens came back to tie the game in the second quarter, but the Colts took a 17-10 lead into halftime.
The Colts extended their lead to 24-10 in the third quarter, and the Ravens were unable to come back. The Colts' defense was able to hold the Ravens' high-powered offense in check, and the Colts' offense was able to make enough plays to win the game.
The Colts' victory was a big one, as it was their first playoff win since 2014. The Colts are now one win away from reaching the Super Bowl, and they will be looking to make a statement against the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
Key Stats
- Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was 27-of-41 for 283 yards and a touchdown.
- Colts running back Marlon Mack had 25 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown.
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was 19-of-32 for 180 yards and a touchdown.
- Ravens running back Mark Ingram had 15 carries for 66 yards.
Key Plays
- The Colts took an early lead when Luck threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver T.Y. Hilton.
- The Ravens tied the game in the second quarter when Jackson ran for a 1-yard touchdown.
- The Colts took the lead back in the third quarter when Mack ran for a 1-yard touchdown.
- The Colts extended their lead in the fourth quarter when Luck threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Eric Ebron.
What's Next?
The Colts will now advance to the AFC Championship Game, where they will face the New England Patriots. The game will be played on Sunday, January 20th at 3:05 p.m. ET.