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NFL · Week 2 · September 16, 2007 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: 2007 Week 2 Recap

Colts defeat Titans 22–20 in Week 2

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 22–20 Week 2 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 22 2–0 Winner
Final 22–20
Tennessee Titans 20 1–1
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
22–20
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 16–6 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
September 16, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 28/44 · 300 YDS · 1 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 6 REC · 87 YDS +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 7 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 4 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Broderick Jones
    Broderick Jones 5 REC · 57 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Young 17/36 · 225 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 22–20 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 16–6 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(14:10) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass to 17-Ch.Davis to TEN 25 for 2 yards (26-K.Hayden). FUMB…
Game date
2007-09-16

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 22–20 on 2007-09-16. Paul Manning posted a game-high +10.34 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts61060022
Tennessee Titans3377020

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 8:48TD
    JAJ. Addai

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 8
    Score
    6-0

    (8:48) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 1:07FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 12
    Score
    6-3

    (1:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:01TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 22
    Score
    12-3

    (11:01) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 10:56XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    13-3

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 4:28FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 18
    Score
    13-6

    (4:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:01FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    16-6

    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 9:46FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 21
    Score
    19-6

    (9:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 5:02TD
    LWL. White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 3
    Score
    19-12

    (5:02) 25-L.White right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 4:58XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    19-13

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 0:01FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    22-13

    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 6:05TD
    Ryan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    22-19

    (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 86-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 6:02XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    22-20

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.34 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  3. 3Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  4. 4Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6Broderick JonesBroderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.09 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Moulds · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 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 (+10.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (11:01) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.24 EPA): V. Young — (14:10) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass to 17-Ch.Davis to TEN 25 for 2 yards (26-K.Hayden). FUMBLES (26-K.Hayden), RECOVERED by IND-56-T.Hagler at TEN 24.

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) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.34 total EPA
  • V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.070+0.015
Offensive success rate52.3%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.235+0.114
Rush EPA/play+0.019-0.213
Defensive EPA/play-0.015-0.070
Defensive success rate50.6%47.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.01 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +6.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +1.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q1 8:48)
  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 11:01)
  • Tennessee Titans — L. White (Q3 5:02)
  • Ryan WilliamsTennessee Titans — Ryan Williams (V. Young pass) (Q4 6:05)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 1:07)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 4:28)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:01)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 9:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 0:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 10:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 21 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) 25-L.White right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 4:58) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 2 (Q3 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 86-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 6:02) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young to TEN 47 for -6 yards. Lateral to 60-J.Bell to TEN 46 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-95-D.Reid at TEN 38. [WPA -26.8% · EPA -1.19]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Punt formation) 17-H.Smith punts 35 yards to end zone, Center-48-J.Snow, Touchback. [WPA -25.8% · EPA -1.36]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-V.Young scrambles right end ran ob at TEN 33 for 12 yards (58-G.Brackett). [WPA +13.4% · EPA +0.53]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 15 for -5 yards (21-B.Sanders). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -0.68]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass incomplete short left to 81-B.Jones. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -0.79]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass to 17-Ch.Davis to TEN 25 for 2 yards (26-K.Hayden). FUMBLES (26-K.Hayden), RECOVERED by IND-56-T.Hagler at TEN 24. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.24]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:30) — (12:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.75]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.25]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 29-C.Brown right guard to IND 44 for no gain (79-R.Brock). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -3.04]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:48 · TEN 8 · Score 6-0
    (8:48) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 1:07 · IND 12 · Score 6-3
    (1:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:01 · TEN 22 · Score 12-3
    (11:01) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:56 · TEN 2 · Score 13-3
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  5. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · IND 18 · Score 13-6
    (4:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · TEN 4 · Score 16-6
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:46 · TEN 21 · Score 19-6
    (9:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 5:02 · IND 3 · Score 19-12
    (5:02) 25-L.White right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:58 · IND 2 · Score 19-13
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 0:01 · TEN 2 · Score 22-13
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:05 · IND 1 · Score 22-19
    (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 86-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:02 · IND 2 · Score 22-20
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans on 2007-09-16?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 22-20 in Week 2, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 6, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 6, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 22, Tennessee Titans 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q1 8:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 11:01) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q3 5:02) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Williams (V. Young pass) (Q4 6:05) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 1:07, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 9:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.6% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.34 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 47.2% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (11:01) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Indianapolis Colts won 22-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L