Game story
In Week 7 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-10-19, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 27–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +9.21 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (6:34) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle to CIN 12 for 6 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-24-A.Jones at CIN 11. 24-A.Jones to CIN 11 for no gain (44-A.Bradshaw). CIN-43
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3 C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4 A. Bradshaw · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 5 T. Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 7 D. Herron · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8 T. Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+9.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.65 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (8:21) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 32, RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 36. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 36 for no gain (34-T.Richardson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Allen (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
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 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q1 45:36) — (:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 42:12) — (12:12) (No Huddle) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 42:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 32 (Q3 24:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 83-D.Allen for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 24:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q4 12:16); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle to CIN 12 for 6 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-24-A.Jones at CIN 11. 24-A.Jones to CIN 11 for no gain (44-A.Bradshaw). CIN-43
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 32, RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 36. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 36 for no gain (34-T.Richardson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 44:09) — (14:09) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at CIN 17 for 46 yards (20-R.Nelson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 80-C.Fleener pushed ob at CIN 7 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 19 for -9 yards (sack split by 96-C.Dunlap and 97-G.Atkins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 32, RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 36. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 36 for no gain (34-T.Richardson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle to CIN 12 for 6 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-24-A.Jones at CIN 11. 24-A.Jones to CIN 11 for no gain (44-A.Bradshaw). CIN-43
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 24:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 83-D.Allen for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 12-M.Sanu to IND 26 for 32 yards (38-S.Brown) [92-B.Werner].
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) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -17.9% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -21.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.311 | +0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.2% | 54.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.521 | +0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.308 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.057 | +0.311 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.3% | 68.8% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -23.92 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +5.40 total EPA, 5 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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 45:36 · CIN 5 · Score 0-3
(:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 42:12 · CIN 1 · Score 0-9
(12:12) (No Huddle) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 42:08 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 24:58 · CIN 32 · Score 0-16
(9:58) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 83-D.Allen for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 24:47 · CIN 2 · Score 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:16 · CIN 10 · Score 0-23
(12:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw to CIN 1 for 9 yards (43-G.Iloka). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, a - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:09 · CIN 2 · Score 0-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CIN 32 · Score 0-27
(2:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-0 in Week 7, 2014 on 2014-10-19.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 27 (CIN 0-27 IND) in Week 7, 2014 on 2014-10-19.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 42:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q3 24:58) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (A. Luck pass) (Q4 12:16) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 45:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 58.7% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 41.9% completion, -17.9% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -21.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +9.21 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.65 EPA): (8:21) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 32, RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 36. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 36 for no gain (34-T.Richardson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.0%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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