Game story
In Week 8 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-28, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 19–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +10.86 total EPA, and +7.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+51.6% win probability) landed in overtime when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-V.Ballard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.86 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hasselbeck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.32 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5 D. Carter · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 6 J. Cook · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7 D. Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 V. Ballard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+10.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.36 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (7:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin at TEN -3. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — K. Wright (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Carter
- Indianapolis Colts — V. Ballard (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 2 (Q1 46:10) — (1:10) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 23 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 31:00) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 26 (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 34-D.Carter up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Overtime: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 16 (OT 10:24).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 10:24) — (10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-V.Ballard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 16 for 20 yards (29-R.Mouton).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin at TEN -3. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 35 yards to IND 6, Center-48-B.Brinkley, downed by TEN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 34-D.Carter up the middle to TEN 1 for 7 yards (33-M.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin at TEN -3. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 10:24) — (10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-V.Ballard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 18:28) — (3:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Quarterback report card
A.Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.86 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.4% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.247 | +0.209 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 46.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +12.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 8 drives, +4.08 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Luck (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Hasselbeck (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 52:40 · IND 21 · Score 0-3
(7:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 46:10 · TEN 2 · Score 3-3
(1:10) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 31:07 · IND 23 · Score 3-9
(1:07) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:00 · IND 2 · Score 3-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 25:26 · TEN 26 · Score 6-10
(10:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 10:30 · IND 12 · Score 6-13
(10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · TEN 1 · Score 12-13
(3:28) 34-D.Carter up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:24 · TEN 2 · Score 13-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — OT 10:24 · TEN 16 · Score 19-13
(10:24) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-V.Ballard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was U
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 19-13 in Week 8, 2012 on 2012-10-28.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 19, Tennessee Titans 13 (IND 19-13 TEN) in Week 8, 2012 on 2012-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 19, Tennessee Titans 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Wright (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 31:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Carter (Q4 3:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — V. Ballard (A. Luck pass) (OT 10:24) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 52:40, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 46:10, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 25:26, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 10:30, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 59.1% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.86 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans), 62.9% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +10.86 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.36 EPA): (7:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin at TEN -3. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).. The biggest win-probability swing was +51.6%.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 19-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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