Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 27–13 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 13–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 27-J.La…
- Game date
- 2010-09-26
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 27–13 on 2010-09-26. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on DEN-55-D.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:42) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:17) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(11:50) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:57) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 15-B.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:30) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:40FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 3-0
(7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:42FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 6-0
(1:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on DEN-55-D.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:42TD ACA. ColliePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 12-0
(10:42) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:37XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 13-3
(:17) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:50TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 48
- Score
- 13-9
(11:50) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:57TD BWB. WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 19-10
(4:57) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 15-B.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:51XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 20-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:30FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 20-13
(2:30) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:34TD ACA. ColliePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 23
- Score
- 26-13
(4:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:26XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 27-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.66 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.20 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.96 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5J. Gaffney · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7
Malik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 8L. Maroney · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 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
Paul Manning — IND · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+17.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (7:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie pushed ob at DEN 35 for 48 yards (31-D.McBath, 33-N.Jones).
Biggest single play (-6.57 EPA): K. Orton — (13:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at IND 30. 27-J.Lacey to DEN 26 for 44 yards (88-D.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
K. Orton led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 60 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.96 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +17.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.200 | -0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.401 | +0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.571 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.200 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 61.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -1.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +16.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Collie (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — B. White (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Collie (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q1 1:42).
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 10:37) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 48 (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 11:40) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 15-B.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 4:51) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 4:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1) — *** play under review ***
- Denver Broncos (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at IND 30. 27-J.Lacey to DEN 26 for 44 yards (88-D.Thomas).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd to IND 17 for 61 yards (27-J.Lacey).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to DEN 18, Center-48-J.Snow. 32-P.Cox MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-20-J.Tryon at DEN 14. 20-J.Tryon to DEN 14 for no gain (32-P.Cox).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at IND 30. 27-J.Lacey to DEN 26 for 44 yards (88-D.Thomas).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to DEN 18, Center-48-J.Snow. 32-P.Cox MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-20-J.Tryon at DEN 14. 20-J.Tryon to DEN 14 for no gain (32-P.Cox).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie pushed ob at DEN 35 for 48 yards (31-D.McBath, 33-N.Jones).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd to IND 17 for 61 yards (27-J.Lacey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 7:40 · DEN 20 · Score 3-0
(7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 1:42 · DEN 15 · Score 6-0
(1:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on DEN-55-D.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:42 · DEN 5 · Score 12-0
(10:42) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:37 · DEN 2 · Score 13-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · IND 7 · Score 13-3
(:17) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:50 · IND 48 · Score 13-9
(11:50) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:40 · IND 2 · Score 13-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 4:57 · DEN 9 · Score 19-10
(4:57) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 15-B.White for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 4:51 · DEN 2 · Score 20-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 2:30 · IND 16 · Score 20-13
(2:30) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · DEN 23 · Score 26-13
(4:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:26 · DEN 2 · Score 27-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, 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.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos on 2010-09-26?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 27-13 in Week 3, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 6, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Denver Broncos 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q2 10:42) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q3 11:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. White (P. Manning pass) (Q3 4:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:34) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 7:40, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 2:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 61.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.96 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 61.4% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +17.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (7:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 17-A.Collie pushed ob at DEN 35 for 48 yards (31-D.McBath, 33-N.Jones)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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