Game story
In Week 5 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-06, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 28–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -4.31 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Dillon (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:31) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 28-I.Bashir at IND 14. 28-I.Bashir to IND 18 for 4 yards (80-P.Warrick).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +8.26 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.30 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4 R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 6 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 7 P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 L. Neal · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Dillon — CIN · Rushing
C. Dillon posted the highest total EPA (+8.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.30 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (8:49) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to CIN 5, Center-48-J.Snow. 80-P.Warrick MUFFS catch, touched at CIN 5, RECOVERED by IND-31-C.Crosby at CIN 4. 31-C.Crosby to CIN 4 for no gain (80-P.Warrick).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Manning
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Cincinnati Bengals — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass)
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q1 49:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 49:25) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 43:42) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 38:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 38:02) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:46) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 67 (Q3 21:07) — (6:07) 28-C.Dillon right end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 20:55) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:53) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 28-I.Bashir at IND 14. 28-I.Bashir to IND 18 for 4 yards (80-P.Warrick).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to CIN 7 for 69 yards (24-L.Thompson). PENALTY on CIN-27-A.Hawkins, Roughing the Passer, 4 yards, enforced at CIN 7.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:53) — 5-N.Rackers kicks onside 13 yards from CIN 30 to CIN 43. RECOVERED by CIN-44-M.Manuel.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 51:03) — (6:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to CIN 11 for 30 yards (21-J.Burris).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 21:07) — (6:07) 28-C.Dillon right end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:49) — (8:49) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to CIN 5, Center-48-J.Snow. 80-P.Warrick MUFFS catch, touched at CIN 5, RECOVERED by IND-31-C.Crosby at CIN 4. 31-C.Crosby to CIN 4 for no gain (80-P.Warrick).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to CIN 7 for 69 yards (24-L.Thompson). PENALTY on CIN-27-A.Hawkins, Roughing the Passer, 4 yards, enforced at CIN 7.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 21:07) — (6:07) 28-C.Dillon right end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Hawkins at CIN -8. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.31 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.092 | +0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.370 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 52.9% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +2.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, +8.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Dillon (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 49:27 · CIN 11 · Score 0-6
(4:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 49:25 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 43:47 · CIN 3 · Score 0-13
(13:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 43:42 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 38:05 · CIN 3 · Score 0-20
(8:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 38:02 · CIN 2 · Score 0-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · IND 2 · Score 6-21
(:50) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:46 · IND 2 · Score 7-21
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 21:07 · IND 67 · Score 13-21
(6:07) 28-C.Dillon right end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 20:55 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 3 · Score 14-27
(15:00) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · CIN 2 · Score 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · IND 30 · Score 20-28
(1:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:53 · IND 2 · Score 21-28
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-21 in Week 5, 2002 on 2002-10-06.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 21, Indianapolis Colts 28 (CIN 21-28 IND) in Week 5, 2002 on 2002-10-06.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Indianapolis Colts 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q1 49:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q2 43:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 38:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 30:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q3 21:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:00) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 66.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.31 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Dillon (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.26 on rushing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.30 EPA): (8:49) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to CIN 5, Center-48-J.Snow. 80-P.Warrick MUFFS catch, touched at CIN 5, RECOVERED by IND-31-C.Crosby at CIN 4. 31-C.Crosby to CIN 4 for no gain (80. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.2%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 28-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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