Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–26 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 24–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to IND 1. 28-J.Todman for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-11-06
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 31–26 on 2016-11-06. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +6.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.87 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 2
T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 3
Tyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play - 4
D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 5
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 6
A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.19 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 7
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 8
R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+6.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.13 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-54-D.Parry, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (+6.35 EPA): Maxx Crosby — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to IND 1. 28-J.Todman for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.87 total EPA
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.060 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +5.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +12.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — J. Todman 
Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr.
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q1 15:00) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to IND 1. 28-J.Todman for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 14:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q1 4:33) — (4:33) 23-F.Gore left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 4:28) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 26 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-54-D.Parry, Defensive Offside, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 9:39) — (9:39) 23-F.Gore right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 9:35) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 3:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to IND 1. 28-J.Todman for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix [76-M.Daniels] at IND 49. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to IND 29 for 20 yards (33-R.Turbin).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-54-D.Parry, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 14:42) — (14:42) 88-T.Montgomery left end to IND 45 for 24 yards (52-D.Jackson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to IND 1. 28-J.Todman for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix [76-M.Daniels] at IND 49. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to IND 29 for 20 yards (33-R.Turbin).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) 12-A.Luck pass deep left intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix [33-M.Hyde] at IND 47. 21-H.Clinton-Dix ran ob at IND 47 for no gain.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-54-D.Parry, Defensive Offside, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · GB 35 · Score 6-0
2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to IND 1. 28-J.Todman for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 10:50 · IND 16 · Score 7-3
(10:50) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:33 · GB 7 · Score 13-3
(4:33) 23-F.Gore left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 4:28 · GB 15 · Score 14-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:01 · IND 26 · Score 14-9
(:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-54-D.Parry, Defensive Offside, declined.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · IND 15 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:09 · GB 10 · Score 17-10
(12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · GB 8 · Score 23-10
(:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · GB 15 · Score 24-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 1:49 · IND 9 · Score 24-13
(1:49) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:39 · GB 4 · Score 30-13
(9:39) 23-F.Gore right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:35 · GB 15 · Score 31-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · IND 2 · Score 31-19
(7:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:34 · IND 3 · Score 31-25
(3:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · IND 15 · Score 31-26
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers on 2016-11-06?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26 in Week 9, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Green Bay Packers 10; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Green Bay Packers 13; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Todman (Q1 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 4:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 0:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q2 0:15) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q4 9:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:34) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 10:50, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:09, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 1:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.1% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.87 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.8% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-54-D.Parry, Defensive Offside, declined..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Indianapolis Colts won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L