Our Colts vs Chiefs prediction lands on the home side in the Sunday night game. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Indianapolis Colts allowed Baltimore 202 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in a 41-23 defeat. The Kansas City Chiefs ran for 216 against Denver on Monday night. Arrowhead is not where you want to arrive with that on your record.
Colts vs Chiefs: our editor’s props
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Colts vs Chiefs: 2026 form so far
One side controlled its opener on the ground. The other was controlled on the ground.
| 2026 season to date | Colts | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Points for | 23 | 31 |
| Points against | 41 | 10 |
| Point differential | -18 | +21 |
| Total yards | 251 | 392 |
| Yards per play | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Third-down offence | 30.0% | 52.9% |
| Red-zone offence | 100.0% | 60.0% |
| Sacks recorded | 2 | 4 |
| Opponent passer rating | 124.2 | 69.2 |
Kansas City averaged 5.9 yards a play and conceded ten points. Indianapolis averaged 4.7 and conceded 41.
Colts vs Chiefs injury report and team news
Jonathan Taylor carried 19 times for 98 yards and scored twice against Baltimore. Daniel Jones threw for 166 with a touchdown and an interception.
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The matchup that settles it: Kenneth Walker against a run defence already exposed
Walker averaged 7.5 a carry against Denver with a 60-yard long. Indianapolis have just conceded 202 rushing yards to a Baltimore side doing much the same thing.
Taylor is the counter. He scored twice and ran for 98, though Kansas City held Denver to 61 yards on the ground.
Mahomes threw only 27 times on Monday. The Chiefs do not need him to throw 40 to win this kind of game.
Players to watch
- Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 19 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns against Baltimore.
- Daniel Jones (IND, QB): 166 yards and a touchdown in the opener, with one interception.
- Kenneth Walker (KC, RB): 173 rushing yards at 7.5 a carry against Denver.
- Patrick Mahomes (KC, QB): Two touchdown passes on Monday night, from 27 attempts.
How to watch Colts vs Chiefs
The game kicks off at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 7:20 PM CT and 5:20 PM PT. The Canadian broadcast is on CTV or TSN depending on region, with RDS carrying the French-language call, and DAZN carries every game of the season. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Colts vs Chiefs |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:20 PM ET / 7:20 PM CT / 5:20 PM PT |
| Venue | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| TV | CTV / TSN (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Colts vs Chiefs prediction and score projection
Our Colts vs Chiefs prediction is a Kansas City win, 30-20. The Chiefs run the ball and take it away, and Indianapolis have shown they can stop neither.
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Colts vs Chiefs FAQ
Kansas City, at home. The Chiefs are 1-0 after a 21-point win; Indianapolis conceded 41 points in their opener.
8:20 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 7:20 PM CT and 5:20 PM PT.
CTV or TSN depending on region, with RDS carrying the French-language call. DAZN streams it too.
Indianapolis lost 41-23 to Baltimore. Kansas City beat Denver 31-10.
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