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NFL · Week 9 · November 7, 2005 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: 2005 Week 9 Recap

Colts defeat Patriots 40–21 in Week 9

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 40–21 Week 9 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 40 8–0 Winner
Final 40–21
New England Patriots 21 4–4
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
40–21
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 21–7 New England Patriots
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
November 7, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 28/41 · 345 YDS · 3 TD +26.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 9 REC · 128 YDS · 2 TD +12.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 9 REC · 124 YDS · 1 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • T.Brady 22/35 · 247 YDS · 3 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown 5 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Givens 4 REC · 64 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 40–21 New England Patriots
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 21–7 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sander…
Game date
2005-11-07

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 40–21 on 2005-11-07. Paul Manning posted a game-high +26.34 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts714109040
New England Patriots7077021

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

INDIndianapolis Colts
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 12:33TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 1
    Score
    6-0

    (12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 12:30XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    7-0

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 5:57TD
    DBD. Branch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 16
    Score
    7-6

    (5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 5:52XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:54TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    13-7

    (11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:50XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    14-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:14TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 10
    Score
    20-7

    (:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:09XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    21-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:41TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 4
    Score
    27-7

    (8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:36XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    28-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 5:56TD
    Derrick Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 31
    Score
    28-13

    (5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 5:46XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    28-14

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 4:49FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 17
    Score
    31-14

    (4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:02FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    34-14

    (14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  15. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 10:22TD
    Trent Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 19
    Score
    34-20

    (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 10:15XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    34-21

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.

  17. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 6:00TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 30
    Score
    40-21

    (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.)

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +26.34 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.04 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  5. 5Trent BrownTrent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 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 (+26.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.26 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay).

Biggest single play (-4.92 EPA): C. Dillon — (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sanders), RECOVERED by IND-42-J.David at IND 22. 42-J.David to IND 27 for 5 yards (82-D.Graham).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +0.64 EPA/play · +26.34 total EPA
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play+0.350+0.132
Offensive success rate57.9%51.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.642+0.210
Rush EPA/play+0.110-0.471
Defensive EPA/play-0.132-0.350
Defensive success rate48.6%42.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.35 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +33.23 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 11 drives, +9.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 12:33)
  • New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:57)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q2 11:54)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:14)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q3 8:41)
  • Derrick GrahamNew England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:56)
  • Trent BrownNew England Patriots — Trent Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q4 10:22)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 6:00)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 4:49)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 14:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 12:30) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 5:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 11:50) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:09) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q3 8:41) — (8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 8:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 5:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q3 4:49) — (4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 2 (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 10:15) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sanders), RECOVERED by IND-42-J.David at IND 22. 42-J.David to IND 27 for 5 yards (82-D.Graham). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.92]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.26]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens pushed ob at IND 31 for 35 yards (42-J.David). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.31]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.67]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 5:35) — (5:35) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 35 for -12 yards (79-R.Brock). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), recovered by NE-68-T.Ashworth at NE 29. 68-T.Ashworth to NE 29 for no gain (79-R.Brock). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -1.93]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sanders), RECOVERED by IND-42-J.David at IND 22. 42-J.David to IND 27 for 5 yards (82-D.Graham). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.92]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.26]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks onside 8 yards from NE 30 to NE 38. 29-J.Jefferson pushed ob at NE 27 for 11 yards (27-E.Hobbs). PENALTY on NE, Offside on Free Kick, 5 yards, enforced at NE 27. [WPA +2.1% · EPA +4.21]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.0% · EPA +3.97]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:33 · NE 1 · Score 6-0
    (12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:30 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:57 · IND 16 · Score 7-6
    (5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:52 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:54 · NE 2 · Score 13-7
    (11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:50 · NE 2 · Score 14-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · NE 10 · Score 20-7
    (:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · NE 2 · Score 21-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:41 · NE 4 · Score 27-7
    (8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:36 · NE 2 · Score 28-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:56 · IND 31 · Score 28-13
    (5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:46 · IND 2 · Score 28-14
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
  13. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:49 · NE 17 · Score 31-14
    (4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  14. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 14:02 · NE 2 · Score 34-14
    (14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  15. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · IND 19 · Score 34-20
    (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · IND 2 · Score 34-21
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
  17. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:00 · NE 30 · Score 40-21
    (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.)

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 New England Patriots on 2005-11-07?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 40-21 in Week 9, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, New England Patriots 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 9, New England Patriots 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 40, New England Patriots 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 12:33) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 11:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q3 8:41) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:56) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q4 10:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 6:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 4:49, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 14:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 68.3% completion, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +26.34 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 62.9% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+4.26 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W

New England Patriots

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L