Game story
In Week 5 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-06, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 38–35 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +16.06 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.2% win probability) landed in overtime when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (3:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on TB-97-S.Rice, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 11 yards, enforced at TB 22 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 38 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +21.55 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +17.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.06 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 5 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7 T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 R. Williams · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.37 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — TB · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+21.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.69 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Barlow (B. Johnson pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Barber
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Williams
Field goals
- 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: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 54:52) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 67 (Q1 50:17); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 49:55) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 40:22); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 40:16) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 37 (Q3 28:12) — (13:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 28:05) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q3 16:20) — (1:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of endzone; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 16:14) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 28–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 35-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:01) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 89 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:09) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 28 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 2:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 35-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-31-T.Wansley, Defensive Offside, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:35) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Overtime: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (OT 3:50) — (3:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal 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 (OT 3:57) — (3:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on TB-97-S.Rice, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 11 yards, enforced at TB 22 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 11:40) — (11:40) 9-T.Tupa punts 30 yards to IND 17, Center-66-R.Benjamin, downed by TB-47-J.Lynch. PENALTY on IND-33-D.Rhodes, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at IND 47 - No Play.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 6:30) — (6:30) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TB 31 for 16 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to IND 40 for 16 yards (47-J.Lynch).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 10:40) — (10:40) 9-T.Tupa punts 28 yards to IND 13, Center-66-R.Benjamin, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:17) — (5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 41. 20-M.Doss to TB 44 for 15 yards (76-J.Wade). FUMBLES (76-J.Wade), touched at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-87-K.McCardell
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) · 50 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +16.06 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +21.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.261 | +0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.321 | +0.425 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.261 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 48.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +24.79 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, +18.39 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 55:06 · IND 74 · Score 0-6
(10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 54:52 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 50:17 · IND 67 · Score 0-13
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 41. 20-M.Doss to TB 44 for 15 yards (76-J.Wade). FUMBLES (76-J.Wade), touched - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 49:55 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 40:22 · IND 3 · Score 0-20
(10:22) 14-B.Johnson pass to 84-R.Barlow for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-53-M.Washington, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 40:16 · IND 2 · Score 0-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 28:12 · TB 37 · Score 6-21
(13:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 28:05 · TB 2 · Score 7-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 16:20 · IND 15 · Score 7-27
(1:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of endzone - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 16:14 · IND 2 · Score 7-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:05 · TB 1 · Score 13-28
(12:05) 35-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · TB 2 · Score 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · TB 89 · Score 14-34
(5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 5:09 · IND 2 · Score 14-35
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · TB 3 · Score 20-35
(3:43) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · TB 2 · Score 21-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · TB 28 · Score 27-35
(2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · TB 2 · Score 28-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · TB 1 · Score 34-35
(:38) 35-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-31-T.Wansley, Defensive Offside, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · TB 2 · Score 35-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — OT 3:50 · TB 11 · Score 38-35
(3:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-35 in Week 5, 2003 on 2003-10-06.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35 (IND 38-35 TB) in Week 5, 2003 on 2003-10-06.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 55:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (Q1 50:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barlow (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 40:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 28:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 16:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 12:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q4 5:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q4 3:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 0:38) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (OT 3:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 68.0% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +16.06 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.4% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +21.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +21.55 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.69 EPA): (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.2%.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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