Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2010 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-07, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 26–24 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +6.94 total EPA, and +0.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (:47) 6-S.Rocca punts 40 yards to IND 26, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, fair catch by 15-B.White.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +11.73 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
3. 3 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.94 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
5. 5 J. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Tamme · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7. 7 B. White · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q1 58:18)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Tamme (P. Manning pass) (Q2 42:05)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. James (Q2 32:01)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Vick (Q4 13:58)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. James (Q4 1:52)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q1 56:26)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q1 47:15)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 36:29)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:07)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 22:33)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q1 58:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 58:14) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q1 56:26) — (11:26) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q1 47:15) — (2:15) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 84-J.Tamme for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 41:58) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 36:29) — (6:29) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 32:01) — (2:01) 42-J.James right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 31:58) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PHI 19 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q3 22:33) — (7:33) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 13:47); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 42-J.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 1:50) — 4-A.Vinatieri 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.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:47) — (:47) 6-S.Rocca punts 40 yards to IND 26, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, fair catch by 15-B.White. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -0.02]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 15-B.White INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at PHI 36. 22-A.Samuel to PHI 34 for -2 yards (15-B.White). PENALTY on PHI, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 [WPA -15.1% · EPA -0.17]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 59:53) — (14:53) 25-L.McCoy left end to IND 10 for 62 yards (56-T.Hagler; 27-J.Lacey). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.56]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 58:07) — (13:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at IND 42. 22-A.Samuel to IND 9 for 33 yards (78-M.Pollak). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.62]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson to IND 38 for 58 yards (43-A.Francisco). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.83]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson to IND 38 for 58 yards (43-A.Francisco). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.83]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 58:07) — (13:07) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at IND 42. 22-A.Samuel to IND 9 for 33 yards (78-M.Pollak). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.62]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 32:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 15-B.White to PHI 12 for 33 yards (27-Q.Mikell). PENALTY on PHI-27-Q.Mikell, Face Mask (15 Yards), 6 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.89]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 59:53) — (14:53) 25-L.McCoy left end to IND 10 for 62 yards (56-T.Hagler; 27-J.Lacey). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.56]

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) · 59 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.94 total EPA
• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.10, Philadelphia Eagles +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +10.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +11.25 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Vick (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 58:18 · IND 9 · Score 0-6
   (13:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 58:14 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 56:26 · IND 5 · Score 0-10
   (11:26) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
4. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 47:15 · IND 3 · Score 0-13
   (2:15) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 42:05 · PHI 3 · Score 6-13
   (12:05) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 84-J.Tamme for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 41:58 · PHI 2 · Score 7-13
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 36:29 · IND 13 · Score 7-16
   (6:29) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:01 · PHI 6 · Score 13-16
   (2:01) 42-J.James right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 31:58 · PHI 2 · Score 14-16
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · PHI 19 · Score 17-16
    (:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 22:33 · IND 27 · Score 17-19
    (7:33) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 13:58 · IND 1 · Score 17-25
    (13:58) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 13:47 · IND 2 · Score 17-26
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. PENALTY on IND-39-C.Brown, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
14. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · PHI 1 · Score 23-26
    (1:52) (Shotgun) 42-J.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:50 · PHI 2 · Score 24-26
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.