Game story
In Week 7 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-25, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 42–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +17.40 total EPA, and +7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (4:40) 31-D.Brown left tackle to LA 22 for 45 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.40 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3 D. Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 4 G. Robinson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 C. Simpson · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6 A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Manning — IND · Passing
P. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+17.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.22 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (1:10) 10-M.Bulger pass short right INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at LA 35. 27-J.Lacey for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-27-J.Lacey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Clark (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Lacey
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Collie (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Simpson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q1 53:54) — (8:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 53:50) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q1 50:30) — (5:30) 3-Josh.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 27 (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-L.Little].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 48:31) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:57) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) 3-Josh.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 76 (Q3 16:10); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 16:00) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:42) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 31 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 35-C.Simpson left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:29) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 49:40) — (4:40) 31-D.Brown left tackle to LA 22 for 45 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 17-D.Avery to IND 14 for 50 yards (41-A.Bethea). Flea-flicker
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-L.Little].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 56:10) — (11:10) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne to LA 26 for 25 yards (43-C.Dahl).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 54:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne to LA 6 for 16 yards (24-R.Bartell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 10-M.Bulger pass short right INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at LA 35. 27-J.Lacey for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-27-J.Lacey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete deep middle to 85-P.Garcon. PENALTY on LA-21-O.Atogwe, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 yards, enforced at IND 49 - No Play.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 35-C.Simpson left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 17-D.Avery to IND 14 for 50 yards (41-A.Bethea). Flea-flicker
Quarterback report card
P.Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +17.40 total EPA
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.61 EPA/play · -19.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.311 | -0.224 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.483 | -0.614 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.341 | -0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.224 | -0.311 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +24.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -17.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Manning (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 53:54 · LA 6 · Score 6-0
(8:54) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 53:50 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 50:30 · IND 12 · Score 7-3
(5:30) 3-Josh.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 48:39 · LA 27 · Score 13-3
(3:39) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-L.Little]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 48:31 · LA 2 · Score 14-3
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 6 · Score 20-3
(2:00) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 31:57 · LA 2 · Score 21-3
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 20:13 · IND 27 · Score 21-6
(5:13) 3-Josh.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 16:10 · IND 76 · Score 27-6
(1:10) 10-M.Bulger pass short right INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at LA 35. 27-J.Lacey for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-27-J.Lacey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 16:00 · LA 2 · Score 28-6
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:46 · LA 8 · Score 34-6
(3:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:42 · LA 2 · Score 35-6
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:37 · LA 31 · Score 41-6
(2:37) 35-C.Simpson left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · LA 2 · Score 42-6
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Rams 42-6 in Week 7, 2009 on 2009-10-25.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 42, Los Angeles Rams 6 (IND 42-6 LA) in Week 7, 2009 on 2009-10-25.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 42, Los Angeles Rams 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q1 53:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 48:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 32:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Lacey (Q3 16:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q4 3:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Simpson (Q4 2:37) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q1 50:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q3 20:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.9% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +17.40 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 45.2% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -19.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +17.40 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.22 EPA): (1:10) 10-M.Bulger pass short right INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lacey at LA 35. 27-J.Lacey for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-27-J.Lacey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced b. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.0%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
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