Game story
In Week 16 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-24, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 28–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Sorgi (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +4.19 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Stokley (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (3:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to SEA 19 for 15 yards (28-M.Boulware).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 2 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +8.08 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.96 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.72 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 7 J. Sorgi · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.19 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Stokley — IND · Receiving
B. Stokley posted the highest total EPA (+10.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.03 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (5:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi sacked at IND 33 for -7 yards (90-M.Tubbs). FUMBLES (90-M.Tubbs), RECOVERED by SEA-93-C.Terrill at IND 35. 93-C.Terrill to IND 17 for 18 yards (63-J.Saturday).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Walters (J. Sorgi pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SEA 6 (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) 13-M.Vanderjagt 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 50:45) — (5:45) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 50:42) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 41:46) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q2 30:40) — (:40) 13-M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 26:03) — (11:03) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 25:57) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:58) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 86-T.Walters for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:59) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to SEA 19 for 15 yards (28-M.Boulware).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 46:42) — (1:42) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (28-M.Boulware), Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith, RECOVERED by SEA-33-M.Manuel at SEA 17. 33-M.Manuel to SEA 17 for no gain (73-J.Scott).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 55:47) — (10:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark to SEA 16 for 26 yards (51-L.Tatupu).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 52:51) — 6-J.Cortez kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to SEA 8. 39-J.Scobey pushed ob at IND 46 for 46 yards (26-K.Hayden).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 50:38) — (5:38) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters pushed ob at SEA 40 for 39 yards (22-J.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi sacked at IND 33 for -7 yards (90-M.Tubbs). FUMBLES (90-M.Tubbs), RECOVERED by SEA-93-C.Terrill at IND 35. 93-C.Terrill to IND 17 for 18 yards (63-J.Saturday).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to SEA 19 for 15 yards (28-M.Boulware).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 46:42) — (1:42) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (28-M.Boulware), Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith, RECOVERED by SEA-33-M.Manuel at SEA 17. 33-M.Manuel to SEA 17 for no gain (73-J.Scott).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 83-B.Stokley to SEA 6 for 45 yards (33-M.Manuel, 27-J.Babineaux).
Quarterback report card
J.Sorgi led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Sorgi (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.19 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +5.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.211 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.0% | 54.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.237 | +0.238 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.339 | +0.264 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.211 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.2% | 47.0% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +2.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +15.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Stokley (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 52:55 · SEA 6 · Score 3-0
(7:55) 13-M.Vanderjagt 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 50:45 · IND 2 · Score 3-6
(5:45) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 50:42 · IND 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 41:52 · IND 15 · Score 3-13
(11:52) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 41:46 · IND 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:40 · SEA 14 · Score 6-14
(:40) 13-M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 26:03 · IND 6 · Score 6-20
(11:03) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 25:57 · IND 2 · Score 6-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:02 · IND 1 · Score 6-27
(4:02) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:58 · IND 2 · Score 6-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:04 · SEA 6 · Score 12-28
(2:04) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 86-T.Walters for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · SEA 2 · Score 13-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-13 in Week 16, 2005 on 2005-12-24.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 13, Seattle Seahawks 28 (IND 13-28 SEA) in Week 16, 2005 on 2005-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 13, Seattle Seahawks 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 50:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 41:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 26:03) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 4:02) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Walters (J. Sorgi pass) (Q4 2:04) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 52:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 30:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Sorgi (Indianapolis Colts), 62.9% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.19 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 70.8% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +5.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
B. Stokley (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +10.20 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.03 EPA): (5:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi sacked at IND 33 for -7 yards (90-M.Tubbs). FUMBLES (90-M.Tubbs), RECOVERED by SEA-93-C.Terrill at IND 35. 93-C.Terrill to IND 17 for 18 yard. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.8%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 13-1 Now 13-2 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
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