Indianapolis Colts vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2005 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-09, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 28–3 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.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +13.37 total EPA.

On the individual side, P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), RECOVERED by SF-20-M.Adams at SF 0. Touchback. 1-yard of loose ball yardage. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld

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 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +13.37 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2. 2 B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
6. 6 E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 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

• Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q1 52:46)
• Indianapolis Colts — C. June (Q2 36:36)
• Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q4 15:00)
• Indianapolis Colts — T. Walters (P. Manning pass) (Q4 6:09)

Field goals

• San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q3 24:46)

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 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q1 52:46) — (7:46) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 52:41) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 80 (Q2 36:36) — (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 36:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q3 24:46) — (9:46) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 32-E.James right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 14:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 5:58) — 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 (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), RECOVERED by SF-20-M.Adams at SF 0. Touchback. 1-yard of loose ball yardage. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld [WPA -13.8% · EPA -6.91]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 36:36) — (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -6.73]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 18-O.Amey INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 29. 59-C.June to IND 44 for 15 yards (65-J.Smiley). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.91]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 32:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 50-D.Smith at SF 40. 50-D.Smith to IND 47 for 13 yards (44-D.Clark). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.53]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 54:07) — (9:07) 32-E.James right tackle to SF 14 for 33 yards (33-T.Parrish). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.24]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), RECOVERED by SF-20-M.Adams at SF 0. Touchback. 1-yard of loose ball yardage. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld [WPA -13.8% · EPA -6.91]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 36:36) — (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -6.73]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 35 for -6 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-75-L.Tripplett at SF 35. 75-L.Tripplett to SF 35 for no gain (67-A.Clement). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.92]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 18-O.Amey INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 29. 59-C.June to IND 44 for 15 yards (65-J.Smiley). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.91]

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) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.37 total EPA
• A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -0.85 EPA/play · -26.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +6.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -22.20 total EPA, 2 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.

Every scoring play

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

1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 52:46 · SF 6 · Score 6-0
   (7:46) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 52:41 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 36:36 · IND 80 · Score 13-0
   (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 36:29 · SF 2 · Score 14-0
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
5. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 24:46 · IND 12 · Score 14-3
   (9:46) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 4 · Score 20-3
   (15:00) 32-E.James right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · SF 2 · Score 21-3
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · SF 18 · Score 27-3
   (6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12.
9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · SF 2 · Score 28-3
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.