Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 31–21 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 7–6 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dean Clark
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPT…
- Game date
- 2008-10-27
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–21 on 2008-10-27, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 7–6 halftime lead. Dean Clark posted a game-high +10.87 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(3:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-A.Haynesworth].
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(11:10) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on TEN-91-J.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 45-A.Hall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(14:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(4:42) 25-L.White right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(3:38) 28-C.Johnson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(1:20) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 9:47FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 0-3
(9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:33TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 6-3
(3:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-A.Haynesworth].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:27XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:19FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 26
- Score
- 7-6
(14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:10TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 19
- Score
- 13-6
(11:10) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on TEN-91-J.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:24TD LWL. WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 14-12
(3:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:21Safety KCK. CollinsPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 45-A.Hall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 14:50FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 14-17
(14:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:42TD LWL. WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 14-23
(4:42) 25-L.White right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:37XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:38TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 14-30
(3:38) 28-C.Johnson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:31XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-31
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:20TD PMPaul ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 20-31
(1:20) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:17XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 2K. Collins · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.94 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3
Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 4J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5A. Crumpler · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7C. Simpson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 8C. Simpson · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 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
Dean Clark — IND · Receiving
Dean Clark posted the highest total EPA (+10.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.
Dean Clark's top snap (-4.85 EPA): (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 45. 24-C.Hope to IND 16 for 39 yards (38-D.Rhodes).
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.94 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +3.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +11.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
- Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-A.Haynesworth].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 3:27) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 8–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 19 (Q3 11:10) — (11:10) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 11:06); Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q3 3:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 45-A.Hall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 17–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 25-L.White right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:37) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 28-C.Johnson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:31) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short right to 88-M.Harrison (20-N.Harper).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope (22-V.Fuller) at IND 33. 24-C.Hope to IND 32 for 1 yard (44-D.Clark). PENALTY on TEN-31-C.Finnegan, Unne
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:10) — (11:10) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 45. 24-C.Hope to IND 16 for 39 yards (38-D.Rhodes).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-A.Haynesworth].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:10) — (11:10) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · IND 16 · Score 0-3
(9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:33 · TEN 10 · Score 6-3
(3:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-A.Haynesworth]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:27 · TEN 2 · Score 7-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 14:19 · IND 26 · Score 7-6
(14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:10 · TEN 19 · Score 13-6
(11:10) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:06 · TEN 2 · Score 14-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on TEN-91-J.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 3:24 · IND 1 · Score 14-12
(3:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q3 3:21 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 45-A.Hall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 14:50 · IND 30 · Score 14-17
(14:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:42 · IND 1 · Score 14-23
(4:42) 25-L.White right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 4:37 · IND 2 · Score 14-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · IND 16 · Score 14-30
(3:38) 28-C.Johnson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · IND 2 · Score 14-31
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:20 · TEN 1 · Score 20-31
(1:20) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:17 · TEN 2 · Score 21-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Dean Clark (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans on 2008-10-27?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-21 in Week 8, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 8; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 17; Final: Indianapolis Colts 21, Tennessee Titans 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 3:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q3 3:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q4 4:42) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 3:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q4 1:20) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 14:19, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 14:50, 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?
K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 57.1% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.94 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.4% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Dean Clark (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-4.85 EPA): (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 45. 24-C.Hope to IND 16 for 39 yards (38-D.Rhodes)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
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