Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 20–13 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 13–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Hillis
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20…
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–13 on 2012-12-23. P. Hillis posted a game-high +4.79 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [58-M.Fokou] at KC 32. 20-D.Butler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:23) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(13:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(14:55) 25-J.Charles left end for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(6:05) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 72
- Score
- 6-0
(10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [58-M.Fokou] at KC 32. 20-D.Butler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:08XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:23FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 29
- Score
- 7-3
(8:23) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:32FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 30
- Score
- 10-3
(13:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:11FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 18
- Score
- 13-3
(:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 14:55TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 86
- Score
- 13-9
(14:55) 25-J.Charles left end for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 14:40XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:05FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 29
- Score
- 13-13
(6:05) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:12TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 19-13
(4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:08XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 20-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Hillis · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.79 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.42 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5
Malachi Moore · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play - 6D. Wylie · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7
Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 8J. Newsome · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 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
P. Hillis — KC · Rushing
P. Hillis posted the highest total EPA (+4.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.93 EPA): B. Quinn — (10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [58-M.Fokou] at KC 32. 20-D.Butler for 32 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) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -10.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
- B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.115 | +0.109 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +4.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -4.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Darien Butler
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 72 (Q1 10:16); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 10:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 86 (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 25-J.Charles left end for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 14:40) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 4:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [58-M.Fokou] at KC 32. 20-D.Butler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 25-J.Charles left end for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 25-J.Charles up the middle to IND 16 for no gain (51-P.Angerer). FUMBLES (51-P.Angerer), RECOVERED by IND-35-J.Lefeged at IND 18. 35-J.Lefeged to IND 22 for 4 yards.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 89-J.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 23-V.Davis at IND -1. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [58-M.Fokou] at KC 32. 20-D.Butler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 25-J.Charles left end for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 89-J.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 23-V.Davis at IND -1. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 25-J.Charles up the middle to IND 16 for no gain (51-P.Angerer). FUMBLES (51-P.Angerer), RECOVERED by IND-35-J.Lefeged at IND 18. 35-J.Lefeged to IND 22 for 4 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · IND 72 · Score 6-0
(10:16) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [58-M.Fokou] at KC 32. 20-D.Butler for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:08 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 8:23 · IND 29 · Score 7-3
(8:23) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 13:32 · KC 30 · Score 10-3
(13:32) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · KC 18 · Score 13-3
(:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 14:55 · IND 86 · Score 13-9
(14:55) 25-J.Charles left end for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 14:40 · IND 2 · Score 13-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 6:05 · IND 29 · Score 13-13
(6:05) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:12 · KC 7 · Score 19-13
(4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:08 · KC 2 · Score 20-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- P. Hillis (Kansas City Chiefs) 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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2012-12-23?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 20, Kansas City Chiefs 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Butler (Q1 10:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q3 14:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q4 4:12) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 8:23, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 13:32, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 6:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 40.5% completion, -10.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 34.5% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
P. Hillis (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.79 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
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