Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 34–20 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 6–13 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trevor Siemian
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Mil…
- Game date
- 2016-09-18
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–20 on 2016-09-18. Trevor Siemian posted a game-high +8.52 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(8:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(5:33) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(11:45) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(2:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:09) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(8:11) 33-R.Turbin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:13) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at IND 46. 21-A.Talib for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 23-F.Gore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:54) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-56-S.Ray at IND 15. 56-S.Ray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-T.Siemian pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:21FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 3-0
(8:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:33FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 3-3
(5:33) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:45TD Calvin AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 3-9
(11:45) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:41XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 3-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:47FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 34
- Score
- 6-10
(2:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:09FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 6-13
(:09) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:11TD RTR. TurbinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 12-13
(8:11) 33-R.Turbin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 13-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:13FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 13-16
(1:13) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:06TD ATA. TalibPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 65
- Score
- 13-22
(14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at IND 46. 21-A.Talib for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:52XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 13-23
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:09TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 19-23
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 23-F.Gore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:02XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 20-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:54FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 20-26
(1:54) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 75
- Score
- 20-32
(1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-56-S.Ray at IND 15. 56-S.Ray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:42Safety Trevor SiemianPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 20-34
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-T.Siemian pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Trevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.52 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 3V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6
Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 7R. Turbin · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8
Jawaan Taylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 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
Trevor Siemian — DEN · Passing
Trevor Siemian posted the highest total EPA (+8.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
Trevor Siemian's top snap (-6.68 EPA): (6:28) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at IND 26. 20-D.Butler to IND 45 for 19 yards (73-R.Okung).
Biggest single play (-7.87 EPA): A. Luck — (1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-56-S.Ray at IND 15. 56-S.Ray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.63 total EPA
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.100 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.185 | +0.213 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.100 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +4.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -9.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Calvin Anderson
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Turbin
- Denver Broncos — A. Talib
- Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (A. Luck pass)
- Denver Broncos — Shane Ray
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 11:41) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 33-R.Turbin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 8:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 18–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 65 (Q4 14:06); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 13:52) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 23-F.Gore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 4:02) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 75 (Q4 1:51); Denver Broncos registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 1:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-T.Siemian pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at IND 26. 20-D.Butler to IND 45 for 19 yards (73-R.Okung).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at IND 46. 21-A.Talib for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-56-S.Ray at IND 15. 56-S.Ray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas to IND 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Adams).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 85-V.Green to DEN 35 for 12 yards (56-A.Ayers) [29-M.Adams].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-56-S.Ray at IND 15. 56-S.Ray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at IND 26. 20-D.Butler to IND 45 for 19 yards (73-R.Okung).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at IND 46. 21-A.Talib for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left tackle pushed ob at IND 40 for 21 yards (31-J.Simmons).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:21 · DEN 30 · Score 3-0
(8:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:33 · IND 5 · Score 3-3
(5:33) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:45 · IND 4 · Score 3-9
(11:45) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:41 · IND 15 · Score 3-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:47 · DEN 34 · Score 6-10
(2:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · IND 25 · Score 6-13
(:09) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:11 · DEN 5 · Score 12-13
(8:11) 33-R.Turbin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:06 · DEN 15 · Score 13-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 1:13 · IND 15 · Score 13-16
(1:13) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 14:06 · DEN 65 · Score 13-22
(14:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at IND 46. 21-A.Talib for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:52 · IND 15 · Score 13-23
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · DEN 7 · Score 19-23
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 23-F.Gore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:02 · DEN 15 · Score 20-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · IND 17 · Score 20-26
(1:54) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:51 · DEN 75 · Score 20-32
(1:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 15 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-56-S.Ray at IND 15. 56-S.Ray for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 1:42 · IND 2 · Score 20-34
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-T.Siemian pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos on 2016-09-18?
The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-20 in Week 2, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 18; Final: Indianapolis Colts 20, Denver Broncos 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q2 11:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Turbin (Q3 8:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Talib (Q4 14:06) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (A. Luck pass) (Q4 4:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Ray (Q4 1:51) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:21, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 5:33, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 2:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 1:13, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 1:54, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 40.4% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.63 total passing EPA. Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-6.68 EPA): (6:28) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at IND 26. 20-D.Butler to IND 45 for 19 yards (73-R.Okung)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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