Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 39–35 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 21–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-P.Dorsett to DET 31 for 51 yards (23-D.S…
- Game date
- 2016-09-11
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 39–35 on 2016-09-11. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +21.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 39 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-T.Riddick up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(9:16) (Run formation) 70-C.Robinson reported in as eligible. 36-D.Washington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(4:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 83-D.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 83-D.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Jonotthan Harrison (#72 Colts) reported as eligible.
(2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 21-A.Abdullah for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(14:22) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 84-J.Doyle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(4:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].
(:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on DET-98-D.Taylor, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:08) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
6-S.Martin kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to IND 0. 11-Q.Bray to IND 12 for 12 yards. Lateral to 33-R.Turbin to IND 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 10-D.Moncrief to IND 4 for -2 yards. Lateral to 13-T.Hilton to IND 5 for 1 yard. Lateral to 11-Q.Bray to IND 2 for -3 yards. Lateral to 84-J.Doyle to IND -4 for -6 yards. Lateral to 13-T.Hilton to IND -4 for no gain. 13-T.Hilton pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief to IND -5 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on IND-13-T.Hilton, Illegal Forward Pass, 0 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:51TD TRT. RiddickPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 21
- Score
- 6-0
(4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-T.Riddick up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:16TD Darnell WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 13-0
(9:16) (Run formation) 70-C.Robinson reported in as eligible. 36-D.Washington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:57FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 32
- Score
- 14-3
(4:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:43TD EEE. EbronPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 20-3
(1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 21-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:10TD DMD. MoncriefPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-9
(:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:05XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 21-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:48TD Davis AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 21-16
(8:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 83-D.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:41Safety ALA. LuckPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 21-18
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 83-D.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Jonotthan Harrison (#72 Colts) reported as eligible.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:26TD Ameer AbdullahPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 27-18
(2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 21-A.Abdullah for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 28-18
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:22FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 28-21
(14:22) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:25TD JDJ. DoylePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 28-27
(8:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 84-J.Doyle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:19XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 28-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:11TD TRT. RiddickPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 34-28
(4:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:43TD JDJ. DoylePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 34-34
(:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:37XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 34-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on DET-98-D.Taylor, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 37-35
(:08) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:04Safety Sam MartinPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 39-35
6-S.Martin kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to IND 0. 11-Q.Bray to IND 12 for 12 yards. Lateral to 33-R.Turbin to IND 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 10-D.Moncrief to IND 4 for -2 yards. Lateral to 13-T.Hilton to IND 5 for 1 yard. Lateral to 11-Q.Bray to IND 2 for -3 yards. Lateral to 84-J.Doyle to IND -4 for -6 yards. Lateral to 13-T.Hilton to IND -4 for no gain. 13-T.Hilton pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief to IND -5 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on IND-13-T.Hilton, Illegal Forward Pass, 0 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +21.31 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 2A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +18.27 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3Ameer Abdullah · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 6T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8
Phillip Dorsett II · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+21.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.26 EPA): A. Luck — (10:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-P.Dorsett to DET 31 for 51 yards (23-D.Slay).
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +18.27 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 73.8% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +21.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.302 | +0.208 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.1% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.507 | +0.345 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.116 | -0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.302 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 42.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.30 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +25.41 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +18.54 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Riddick
- Detroit Lions — Darnell Washington
- Detroit Lions — E. Ebron (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Davis Allen (A. Luck pass)
- Detroit Lions — Ameer Abdullah (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q1 4:51) — (4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-T.Riddick up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 4:43) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) (Run formation) 70-C.Robinson reported in as eligible. 36-D.Washington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 9:11) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:37) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 20 (Q2 0:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 83-D.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the DET 1 (Q3 8:41); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 21-A.Abdullah for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 2:20) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–11. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 84-J.Doyle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 8:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 0:37); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 35 (Q4 0:04).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:04) — 6-S.Martin kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to IND 0. 11-Q.Bray to IND 12 for 12 yards. Lateral to 33-R.Turbin to IND 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 10-D.Moncrief to IND 4 for -2 yards. Lateral to 13-T.Hilton t
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 84-J.Doyle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones to IND 25 for 22 yards (31-A.Cromartie).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-P.Dorsett to DET 31 for 51 yards (23-D.Slay).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to IND 12 for 32 yards (25-P.Robinson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 4:51 · IND 21 · Score 6-0
(4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-T.Riddick up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 4:43 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 9:16 · IND 1 · Score 13-0
(9:16) (Run formation) 70-C.Robinson reported in as eligible. 36-D.Washington up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 9:11 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 4:57 · DET 32 · Score 14-3
(4:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:43 · IND 6 · Score 20-3
(1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:37 · IND 15 · Score 21-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · DET 2 · Score 21-9
(:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · DET 20 · Score 21-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:48 · DET 19 · Score 21-16
(8:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 83-D.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 8:41 · DET 1 · Score 21-18
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 83-D.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Jonotthan Harrison (#72 Colts) reported as eligible. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 2:26 · IND 11 · Score 27-18
(2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 21-A.Abdullah for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 2:20 · IND 15 · Score 28-18
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 14:22 · DET 22 · Score 28-21
(14:22) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · DET 16 · Score 28-27
(8:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 84-J.Doyle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · DET 15 · Score 28-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:11 · IND 13 · Score 34-28
(4:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden]. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · DET 6 · Score 34-34
(:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:37 · DET 15 · Score 34-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on DET-98-D.Taylor, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · IND 25 · Score 37-35
(:08) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 0:04 · DET 35 · Score 39-35
6-S.Martin kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to IND 0. 11-Q.Bray to IND 12 for 12 yards. Lateral to 33-R.Turbin to IND 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 10-D.Moncrief to IND 4 for -2 yards. Lateral to 13-T.Hilton t
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts on 2016-09-11?
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-35 in Week 1, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Indianapolis Colts 8; Q4: Detroit Lions 11, Indianapolis Colts 17; Final: Detroit Lions 39, Indianapolis Colts 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (Q1 4:51) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Washington (Q2 9:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Ebron (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 1:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q2 0:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q3 8:48) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Abdullah (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 2:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass) (Q4 8:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 4:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass) (Q4 0:43) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 4:57, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 14:22, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 58.5% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +18.27 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 73.8% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +21.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (1:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 39-35 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
Indianapolis Colts
Now 0-1 L
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