INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Colts' 33-8 romp over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday was significant for numerous reasons.
It was the team's first game since the passing of late owner Jim Irsay in May, it opened a season in which it feels nearly everyone in the organization is on the hot seat, and it was the team's first win on opening day since 2013.
The phrase of the day in the locker room was "complementary football," as the team got invaluable contributions from the offense, defense, and special teams. With that being the case, several players stood out statistically, making either personal or franchise history.
The "Crunching Numbers" series is reserved weekly for acknowledging milestones and achievements reached by the Colts and their individual players after each game. The following achievements by the Colts were provided postgame by Colts Communications, unless listed otherwise.
STAT LEADERS
- Passing: QB Daniel Jones (272 yards)
- Rushing: RB Jonathan Taylor (71 yards)
- Receiving: WR Michael Pittman Jr. (80 yards)
- Tackles: LB Joe Bachie, S Nick Cross, WR Charvarius Ward (6)
- Sacks: S Nick Cross, DE Samson Ebukam, CB Kenny Moore II (1.0)
- Takeaways: S Cam Bynum (1 INT), CB Xavien Howard (1 FR), DE Laiatu Latu (1 INT)
- Kicking: K Spencer Shrader (4-of-4 FG [100%], 3-of-3 XP [100%])
- Punting: N/A
- Returns: WR Ashton Dulin (1 kickoff, 27.0 avg.)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (90) work to bring down Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStarOFFENSE
- The Colts' offense scored points on all seven possessions. They are the first team to score on each offensive possession of a game since at least 1978.
Quarterback Daniel Jones was 22-of-29 passing (75.9%) for 272 yards (9.4 YPA), 1 TD, and a passer rating of 115.9. He also had 7 carries for 26 yards (3.7 avg.) and 2 TD.
- He became just the fifth player in NFL history to throw for 250-plus yards and run for 2-plus touchdowns in a season opener, alongside John Elway, Troy Aikman, Otto Graham, and Jim McMahon.
- Jones is also the seventh quarterback in NFL history to have two-plus rushing touchdowns and at least one passing touchdown in Week 1 since at least 1972.
- His 197 first-half passing yards were a single-game career high.
- His two rushing touchdowns tied a single-game career high and was his best since Week 17 of the 2022 season (against the Colts).
Running back DJ Giddens had 12 carries for 41 yards (3.4 avg.).
- His yards-per-carry average was the highest for a Colts rookie running back in Week 1 since 1999 (Edgerrin James).
Tight end Tyler Warren had 7 receptions (9 targets) for 76 yards (10.9 avg.). He also had 1 carry for 3 yards.
- His receptions were the second-most for an NFL tight end in their first career start since at least 1970.
Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum (0) reacts after a play during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn ImagesDEFENSE
- The Colts' defense held Miami to 43 total yards of offense in the first half, which is the Dolphins' least first-half yards since at least 1991.
- The Colts allowed 0 points through the first three quarters, which was their first time doing so since Week 15 of the 2021 season.
- Colts defensive backs Kenny Moore II and Nick Cross each recorded a sack, which was the first instance of such for the Colts in the same game since Week 10 of the 2012 season (Antoine Bethea, Josh Gordy, Tom Zbikowski).
Defensive end Laiatu Latu had 1 tackle, 1 interception, and 1 pass breakup.
- His interception was the first of his career, and he became the first Colts defensive end in the Indianapolis era to record an interception in Week 1.
Moore had 4 tackles, 1.0 sack, 1 QB hit, 1 fumble forced, and 1 pass breakup.
- He is the first Colts defensive back to force a sack-fumble in Week 1 since at least 2000.
- Moore is second in the NFL among corners since entering the league in 2017 in sacks, with 11.0.
Safety Cam Bynum had 3 tackles, 1 interception, and 2 pass breakups.
- He is the first Colts player to have an interception in their team debut since Week 12 of 2024 (Ronnie Harrison Jr.), and the first to do it in Week 1 since 2013 (Greg Toler).
Indianapolis Colts place kicker Spencer Shrader (3) kicks and scores a field goal against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of a game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.SPECIAL TEAMS
- The Colts did not punt a single time, which was the first instance for them since Week 1 of the 2020 season.
Kicker Spencer Shrader went 4-of-4 on field goals (100%), from 24, 28, 35, and 48 yards, and was 3-of-3 on extra points (100%).
- His field goals made, longest field goal , and points (15) were all single-game career highs.
Jake Arthur has been covering the Indianapolis Colts for over a dozen years and is a member of the PFWA. He's one half of the Locked On Colts podcast and has worked for the Colts' official website, On SI, and more. You can follow him on X @JakeArthurNFL.