Matt Ryan capped a masterfully managed final drive by finding rookie Jelani Woods on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left for a 20-17 comeback win over the Chiefs. It was Ryan’s first victory with the Colts — sealed by Rodney McLeod Jr.’s interception of a Patrick Mahomes pass with 2 seconds to go.
The Colts defense stymied Patrick Mahomes & Co., giving up just a field goal in the second half and two touchdowns following turnovers in Colts territory. The offense, meanwhile, did just enough to take advantage of some uncharacteristic Chiefs miscues.
An unsportsmanlike conduct call on defensive tackle Chris Jones following a third-down sack extended Indy’s final drive with less than five minutes to play. Referee Shawn Smith later explained it was for abusive language.
Chiefs kicker Matt Ammendola missed an extra point in the first half and a 34-yard field goal just before Ryan led the decisive drive.
Plus there was a fake field goal that resulted in a turnover on downs.
But after three third-quarter field goals gave the Chiefs a 17-13 lead, they didn’t score again and couldn’t stop the Colts on the final 16-play, 76-yard drive that took nearly 8 1/2 minutes. Mahomes then threw his first interception of the season.
Mahomes went 20 of 35 for 262 yards with one TD. He was also the Chiefs’ top rusher with four carries for 26 yards. Travis Kelce caught four passes for 58 yards and one TD in addition to a 2-point conversion catch. JuJu Smith-Schuster had five catches for 89 yards.
The Chiefs visit Tampa Bay next Sunday night.