Colts vs Chiefs predictions, graded
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Colts 30, Chiefs 33 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Colts vs Chiefs? Of 15 pundits with a call on record, all 15 take the Chiefs. 8 named a score; the median has the Chiefs by 7. The Chiefs won 33-30, so 15 of 15 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 95 out of 100.
Who the room took
15 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callColts vs Chiefs picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 4 Chiefs
- Locked On Colts (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
The other 7 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 7 Chiefs.
Colts vs Chiefs score predictions
8 pundits named a score; the median call is Chiefs by 7, and the final was Chiefs by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jake ArthurChiefs 27, Colts 23Hit · 98
- Zach HicksChiefs 23, Colts 19Hit · 98
- Jared DubinChiefs 21, Colts 17Hit · 98
- Pete PriscoChiefs 27, Colts 17Hit · 83
- Jordan DajaniChiefs 24, Colts 17Hit · 90
- Richard ShermanChiefs 28, Colts 13Close · 71
- John BreechChiefs 23, Colts 16Hit · 90
- Matt HamiltonChiefs 24, Colts 14Hit · 83
Colts at Chiefs: how they came in
The Colts are 0-1; the Chiefs are 1-0. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Colts at 7.6 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average.
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 31 scored, 10 allowed
- Last games
- W 31-10 vs Broncos Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 4th, defense 8th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 10.4 · 9 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Chiefs game
Colts and Chiefs players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
1,722 passing yards · 6 TD, 10 INT · 60.3% completions · 9 games · 19th in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to move to Minnesota Vikings
“with Minnesota previously linked to Taylor and currently linked to Jones, the Colts trading both to the same team could get Indianapolis something they won’t get by trading Taylor and Jones to two different teams — a first-round pick.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will carry a $46.8 million salary cap hit next season, so the Colts are likely committed to him as the starter for another year.” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
656 rushing yards on 161 carries · 8 TD · 26 catches for 220 · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to stay with Indianapolis Colts
“I don't think right now Jonathan Taylor gets traded.” the article →
Jonathan Taylor to move — “the Colts will move him before the deadline”
“The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and there's a good chance the Colts will move RB Jonathan Taylor before the deadline.” the article →
- Laquon TreadwellWR1 · WR
16 catches for 215 yards · 0 TD · 9 games · 117th in the NFL in receiving yards
Laquon Treadwell to be cut
“there is already precedent for his release” the article →
Laquon Treadwell to be 1st on the depth chart
“He figures to stay in the starting lineup in the wake of the Colts WR exodus.” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
38 catches for 275 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 84th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
“Tight end Tyler Warren is going to play a big role in the passing game” the article →
- Adetomiwa AdebaworeSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 7 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Adetomiwa Adebawore to sign a new deal
“Ade Adebare, the fourth year defensive tackle for the Colts, has had a light bulb go on sort of moment in a contract year... he's gonna get paid this offseason.” the article →
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
32 solo tackles · 8 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Chiefs
- Patrick MahomesStarting QB · QB
2,037 passing yards · 14 TD, 4 INT · 67.3% completions · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in passing yards
Patrick Mahomes to stay with Kansas City Chiefs
“QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
“Signs are pointing toward Patrick Mahomes being out there... if he's on the field, he's out there not because they think he's 85%.” the article →
- Kenneth Walker IIIRB1 · RB
872 rushing yards on 159 carries · 11 TD · 26 catches for 172 · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III to win MVP
“If he stays healthy, Walker has a good chance at becoming the fitst non-quarterback to win league MVP since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012.” the article →
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Fitz, where is Kenneth Walker for the rest of the season? Running back four, behind the big three of Gibbs, Bijan, and McCaffrey.” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
33 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 51st in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick” the article →
Josh Downs to move to Los Angeles Rams
“What about the Rams? ... And I think if Downs went to the Rams, I could see having him as a wide receiver three the rest of the way.” the article →
- Travis KelceTE1 · TE
33 catches for 482 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 26th in the NFL in receiving yards
Travis Kelce to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points
“Travis Kelsey at tight end rest of season. Where is he at for you, Fitz? TE8.” the article →
Travis Kelce to record 78 receptions
“If Kelce continues to average 4.6 receptions per game, he will finish the year with 78 catches if he plays all 17 games at the average.” the article →
- George KarlaftisSack leader · DE
4 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
George Karlaftis to be 1st on the depth chart
“are expected to start George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte on the edge, with rookie R Mason Thomas sprinkled in” the article →
- Nick BoltonTackle leader · LB
38 solo tackles · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Colts at Chiefs
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Kansas City Chiefs to beat Colts
ESPN Matchup Predictor Chances at Victory: Chiefs 75.0%, Colts 24.8%. ... However, this feels like a pretty fair assessment from the matchup predictor.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Indy
I would be very, very surprised if the Chiefs lose.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Colts
I agree with you guys because I think they can ride Kenneth Walker to victory against the Colts.
Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Colts 19
So I guess I'll change it slightly here. Let's do, like, twenty three nineteen, Chiefs or whatever in this one. I think it'll be a bit of a lower scoring game because I think it'll be like a field goal fest.
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Colts 23
But I'm gonna say it's, like, twenty seven twenty three Chiefs. I think it'll be relatively close... I see a close loss for the Colts.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Colts
Man, this was a high confidence pick for me and the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs 21 — Colts 17
Jared Dubin on why he has the Colts covering against Kansas City but the Chiefs pulling out the 21-17 win.
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Colts 17
Pick: Chiefs 27, Colts 17
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Colts
I expect Mahomes to look a little bit sharper, and I expect a very workmanlike Chiefs victory Sunday night.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Indianapolis Colts
Mike Florio evaluates the upcoming Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, and why Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker are the pair to push the team to the win.
Kansas City Chiefs 21 — Colts 17
Prediction: Chiefs 21, Colts 17
Kansas City Chiefs 24 — Colts 17
Prediction: Chiefs 24, Colts 17
Kansas City Chiefs 28 — Indianapolis Colts 13
I see the final score in this game being Kansas City Chiefs 28, Indianapolis Colts, 13. (earlier he said 28-14)
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Indianapolis Colts
I got the Chiefs taking care of business handily against this Indianapolis Colts team.
Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Colts 16
Chiefs 23-16 over Colts
Kansas City Chiefs 24 — Colts 14
But I think the Chiefs bounced back and beat the Colts. I'm gonna say twenty four fourteen.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Indianapolis
then Indianapolis is, uh, they play the coats, which I think they get a dub there, no matter who's the starter.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Colts
Week two, home for the Colts. Win.