Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 41–9 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 27–9 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:41) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to DET 12, Center-48-J.Snow. 88-R.Swinton to DET 23 for 1…
- Game date
- 2004-11-25
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 41–9 on 2004-11-25. Paul Manning posted a game-high +22.15 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 13 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
 Detroit Lions | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:19) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(7:20) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(4:25) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:53) 4-J.Hanson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:04) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:15) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:19TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 6-0
(10:19) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:16XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-3
(7:20) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:25TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 13-3
(4:25) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 13-6
(:53) 4-J.Hanson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:29TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 19-6
(2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:20XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 20-6
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:53TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 26-6
(:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:50XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 27-6
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 14
- Score
- 27-9
(:04) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:26TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 33-9
(9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:18XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 34-9
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:15TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 40-9
(2:15) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:11XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 41-9
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +22.15 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +14.41 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 4S. Alexander · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5
Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.21 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 6S. Bryson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.06 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 (+22.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.56 EPA): Harrison Smith — (5:41) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to DET 12, Center-48-J.Snow. 88-R.Swinton to DET 23 for 11 yards (48-J.Snow). FUMBLES (48-J.Snow), RECOVERED by IND-17-H.Smith at DET 36. 17-H.Smith to DET 36 for no g
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +0.71 EPA/play · +22.15 total EPA
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -9.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.268 | -0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 60.0% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.584 | -0.440 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.310 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.191 | -0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 40.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.27 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -15.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +22.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 10:16) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) 4-J.Hanson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:20) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:50) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 9:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 2:11) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 47 for -1 yards (94-R.Morris). FUMBLES (94-R.Morris), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at DET 47. 90-M.Reagor to DET 47 for no gain (34-K.Jones).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison ran ob at DET 23 for 23 yards (28-B.Walker). Penalty on DET-31-B.Marion, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 83-B.Stokley. PENALTY on DET-32-D.Bly, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at IND 43 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:44) — (8:44) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams to IND 7 for 37 yards (28-I.Bashir).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to DET 12, Center-48-J.Snow. 88-R.Swinton to DET 23 for 11 yards (48-J.Snow). FUMBLES (48-J.Snow), RECOVERED by IND-17-H.Smith at DET 36. 17-H.Smith to DET 36 for no g
- Detroit Lions (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) 8-M.McMahon pass to 11-R.Williams to DET 42 for 7 yards (29-J.Jefferson). FUMBLES (29-J.Jefferson), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at DET 42. 79-R.Brock to DET 42 for no gain (86-S.Alexander).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 47 for -1 yards (94-R.Morris). FUMBLES (94-R.Morris), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at DET 47. 90-M.Reagor to DET 47 for no gain (34-K.Jones).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:19 · DET 4 · Score 6-0
(10:19) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:16 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:20 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
(7:20) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:25 · DET 12 · Score 13-3
(4:25) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 0:53 · IND 16 · Score 13-6
(:53) 4-J.Hanson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:29 · DET 25 · Score 19-6
(2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · DET 2 · Score 20-6
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · DET 13 · Score 26-6
(:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · DET 2 · Score 27-6
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · IND 14 · Score 27-9
(:04) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 9:26 · DET 10 · Score 33-9
(9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · DET 2 · Score 34-9
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:15 · DET 5 · Score 40-9
(2:15) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:11 · DET 2 · Score 41-9
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions on 2004-11-25?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 41-9 in Week 12, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 13, Detroit Lions 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 41, Detroit Lions 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 10:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 4:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:53) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 9:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 2:15) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 7:20, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 0:53, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 74.2% completion, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +22.15 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 56.0% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -9.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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