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Bills Down Indianapolis 24-16 - Match Report
Buffalo earned a 24-16 victory over Indianapolis on Thursday in Pre-Season Week 1 action at New Era Field.
Buffalo won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 35.5.
Christian Wade rushed for 65 yards, while Marcus Murphy added 33 yards in the win. Isaiah McKenzie and Zay Jones added 62 and 31 receiving yards respectively.
Chad Kelly rushed for 53 yards for Indianapolis, while Aca'Cedric Ware added 25 yards. Phillip Walker threw for 85 yards for the Colts, while receivers Reece Fountain and Krishawn Hogan had 63 and 36 yards respectively.
Indianapolis was outgained by Buffalo 381-314 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-20 by the Bills.
Buffalo led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:01-29:59 split in that important category.
Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Colts will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland.