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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2016 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2016 Week 5 Recap

Colts defeat Bears 29–23 in Week 5

T.Hilton led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 23–29 Week 5 finish.

Chicago Bears 23 1–4
Final 23–29
Indianapolis Colts 29 2–3 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
23–29
Halftime
Chicago Bears 13–16 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
A. Luck
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Hilton
Game date
October 9, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Brian Hoyer
    Brian Hoyer 33/46 · 397 YDS · 2 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Jeffery 5 REC · 77 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jarveon Howard
    Jarveon Howard 3 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • T.Hilton 10 REC · 171 YDS · 1 TD +13.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Luck 28/49 · 313 YDS · 2 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Davis Allen
    Davis Allen 6 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 29–23 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 13–16 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Hilton
Top passer
A. Luck
Biggest EPA play
(3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to CHI 27 for 12 yards (30-R.…
Game date
2016-10-09

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29–23 on 2016-10-09. T. Hilton posted a game-high +13.20 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears310010023
Indianapolis Colts313310029

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CHIChicago Bears
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 8:29FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 17
    Score
    3-0

    (8:29) 4-C.Barth 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 5:15FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 36
    Score
    3-3

    (5:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 13:03TD
    Davis Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    3-9

    (13:03) (Run formation) 76-J.Reitz reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 83-D.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 12:58XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    3-10

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 8:27FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 31
    Score
    6-10

    (8:27) 4-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:13FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    6-13

    (6:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  7. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:43TD
    CMC. Meredith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    12-13

    (3:43) (Run formation) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 3:35XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    13-13

    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:16FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 8
    Score
    13-16

    (:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:58FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 23
    Score
    13-19

    (5:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 13:36FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 6
    Score
    16-19

    (13:36) 4-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 7:12TD
    Jarveon Howard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 21
    Score
    22-19

    (7:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 24-J.Howard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 7:04XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    23-19

    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 3:51TD
    THT. Hilton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    23-25

    (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho].

  15. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 3:43XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    23-26

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  16. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:33FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 28
    Score
    23-29

    (2:33) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.20 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  2. 2Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.59 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.00 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4Davis AllenDavis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  6. 6Jarveon HowardJarveon Howard · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  7. 7Jarveon HowardJarveon Howard · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.42 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  8. 8Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 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

T. Hilton — IND · Receiving

T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+13.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.

T. Hilton's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho].

Biggest single play (-4.12 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to CHI 27 for 12 yards (30-R.Melvin). FUMBLES (30-R.Melvin), RECOVERED by IND-52-D.Jackson at CHI 29. 52-D.Jackson to CHI 29 for no gain (2

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) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +8.00 total EPA
  • Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer (Chicago Bears) · 46 dropbacks · 71.7% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.078+0.118
Offensive success rate45.3%45.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.208+0.163
Rush EPA/play+0.103-0.128
Defensive EPA/play-0.118-0.078
Defensive success rate54.9%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears +0.08, Indianapolis Colts +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +6.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +10.70 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Davis AllenIndianapolis Colts — Davis Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q2 13:03)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Meredith (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q2 3:43)
  • Jarveon HowardChicago Bears — Jarveon Howard (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 7:12)
  • Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 3:51)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q1 8:29)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 5:15)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q2 8:27)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:13)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:16)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 5:58)
  • Chicago Bears — C. Barth (Q4 13:36)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) 4-C.Barth 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 36 (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) (Run formation) 76-J.Reitz reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 83-D.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 12:58) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 4-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 35 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) (Run formation) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 3:35) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 8 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 23 (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 4-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 24-J.Howard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 7:04) — 4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 3:43) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 28 (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho]. [WPA +27.2% · EPA +3.61]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Meredith. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -2.68]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to CHI 27 for 12 yards (30-R.Melvin). FUMBLES (30-R.Melvin), RECOVERED by IND-52-D.Jackson at CHI 29. 52-D.Jackson to CHI 29 for no gain (2 [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.12]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 24-J.Howard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.56]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass incomplete deep middle to 81-C.Meredith. PENALTY on CHI-70-B.Massie, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 25 - No Play. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -1.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith to CHI 27 for 12 yards (30-R.Melvin). FUMBLES (30-R.Melvin), RECOVERED by IND-52-D.Jackson at CHI 29. 52-D.Jackson to CHI 29 for no gain (2 [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.12]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 4-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.07]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard right end to IND 18 for 57 yards (29-M.Adams). IND-29-M.Adams was injured during the play. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.63]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho]. [WPA +27.2% · EPA +3.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 8:29 · IND 17 · Score 3-0
    (8:29) 4-C.Barth 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 5:15 · CHI 36 · Score 3-3
    (5:15) 4-A.Vinatieri 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:03 · CHI 1 · Score 3-9
    (13:03) (Run formation) 76-J.Reitz reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 83-D.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:58 · CHI 15 · Score 3-10
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 8:27 · IND 31 · Score 6-10
    (8:27) 4-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:13 · CHI 35 · Score 6-13
    (6:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 3:43 · IND 14 · Score 12-13
    (3:43) (Run formation) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right to 81-C.Meredith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 3:35 · IND 15 · Score 13-13
    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · CHI 8 · Score 13-16
    (:16) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 5:58 · CHI 23 · Score 13-19
    (5:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  11. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · IND 6 · Score 16-19
    (13:36) 4-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:12 · IND 21 · Score 22-19
    (7:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 24-J.Howard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · IND 15 · Score 23-19
    4-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  14. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:51 · CHI 35 · Score 23-25
    (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho].
  15. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:43 · CHI 15 · Score 23-26
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  16. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:33 · CHI 28 · Score 23-29
    (2:33) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) 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 Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts on 2016-10-09?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29-23 in Week 5, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Chicago Bears 10, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Chicago Bears 23, Indianapolis Colts 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q2 13:03) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Meredith (B. Hoyer pass) (Q2 3:43) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Howard (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 7:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 3:51) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q1 8:29, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 5:15, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q2 8:27, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:13, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 5:58, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Barth (Q4 13:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 57.1% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +8.00 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Chicago Bears), 71.7% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts?

T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-S.Acho]..

Was Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 29-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W