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NFL · Week 11 · November 14, 2013 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: 2013 Week 11 Recap

Colts defeat Titans 30–27 in Week 11

R.Fitzpatrick led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 30–27 Week 11 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 30 7–3 Winner
Final 30–27
Tennessee Titans 27 4–6
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
30–27
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 6–17 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
A. Luck
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Fitzpatrick
Game date
November 14, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • A.Luck 23/42 · 259 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyami Brown
    Dyami Brown 15 CAR · 80 YDS · 2 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fleener 8 REC · 107 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • R.Fitzpatrick 22/35 · 244 YDS · 1 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Devontez Walker
    Devontez Walker 10 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 17 CAR · 86 YDS · 2 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans 30–27 in Week 11 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-14, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-19.5% win probability) came in the third quarter when Tennessee Titans swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-14, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +8.43 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Fitzpatrick (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: 1-P.McAfee kicks 63 yards from IND 35 to TEN 2. 19-D.Wylie to TEN 21 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-36-D.Herron at TEN 20. 36-D.Herron to TEN 20 for no gain (93-Mi.Martin).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Indianapolis Colts06177030
Tennessee Titans143010027

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 R. Fitzpatrick · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +11.69 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.43 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +7.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5 C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  6. 6 C. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.92 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  7. 7 N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  8. 8 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

R. Fitzpatrick — TEN · Passing

R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+11.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.14 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: 1-P.McAfee kicks 63 yards from IND 35 to TEN 2. 19-D.Wylie to TEN 21 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-36-D.Herron at TEN 20. 36-D.Herron to TEN 20 for no gain (93-Mi.Martin).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson (Q1 56:43)
  • Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson (Q1 49:13)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Brown (Q3 23:39)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Luck (Q3 22:42)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Brown (Q4 3:05)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Walker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 41:31)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 32:35)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:02)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 16:32)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q4 11:44)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 28-C.Johnson right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 56:36) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q1 49:13) — (4:13) (No Huddle) 28-C.Johnson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 49:06) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q2 41:31) — (11:31) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q2 32:35) — (2:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q3 23:39) — (8:39) 31-D.Brown left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 23:33) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q3 22:42) — (7:42) 12-A.Luck scrambles right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 7 (Q3 22:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q3 16:32) — (1:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 31-D.Brown right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:01) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 82-D.Walker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:54) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 23:33) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 63 yards from IND 35 to TEN 2. 19-D.Wylie to TEN 21 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-36-D.Herron at TEN 20. 36-D.Herron to TEN 20 for no gain (93-Mi.Martin). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.14]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 82-D.Walker pushed ob at IND 20 for 18 yards (23-V.Davis). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.47]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 16:32) — (1:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +1.64]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener pushed ob at TEN 40 for 39 yards (20-A.Verner). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.50]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 57:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-K.Wright to IND 41 for 17 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.25]

Impact plays

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

  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 23:33) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 63 yards from IND 35 to TEN 2. 19-D.Wylie to TEN 21 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-36-D.Herron at TEN 20. 36-D.Herron to TEN 20 for no gain (93-Mi.Martin). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.14]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 31-D.Brown right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.30]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 28-C.Johnson right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.99]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 82-D.Walker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.99]

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) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.43 total EPA
  • R.Fitzpatrick (Tennessee Titans) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatIndianapolis ColtsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.195+0.153
Offensive success rate53.9%56.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.201+0.334
Rush EPA/play+0.299+0.195
Defensive EPA/play-0.153-0.195
Defensive success rate43.7%46.1%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.20, Tennessee Titans +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +17.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +10.87 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.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (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.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 56:43 · IND 30 · Score 0-6
    (11:43) 28-C.Johnson right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 56:36 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 49:13 · IND 7 · Score 0-13
    (4:13) (No Huddle) 28-C.Johnson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 49:06 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 41:31 · TEN 30 · Score 3-14
    (11:31) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  6. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 32:35 · IND 7 · Score 3-17
    (2:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · TEN 12 · Score 6-17
    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 23:39 · TEN 6 · Score 12-17
    (8:39) 31-D.Brown left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 23:33 · TEN 2 · Score 13-17
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 22:42 · TEN 11 · Score 19-17
    (7:42) 12-A.Luck scrambles right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 22:36 · TEN 7 · Score 20-17
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  12. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 16:32 · TEN 32 · Score 23-17
    (1:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  13. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 11:44 · IND 20 · Score 23-20
    (11:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  14. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · TEN 11 · Score 29-20
    (3:05) 31-D.Brown right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:01 · TEN 2 · Score 30-20
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  16. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · IND 19 · Score 30-26
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 82-D.Walker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · IND 2 · Score 30-27
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 30-27 in Week 11, 2013 on 2013-11-14.

What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Indianapolis Colts 30, Tennessee Titans 27 (IND 30-27 TEN) in Week 11, 2013 on 2013-11-14.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 17, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 30, Tennessee Titans 27.

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

Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 56:43) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 49:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q3 23:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Luck (Q3 22:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q4 3:05) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Walker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 2:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 41:31, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 32:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 16:32, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 11:44, 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), 54.8% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.43 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Tennessee Titans), 62.9% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.69 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?

R. Fitzpatrick (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +11.69 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.14 EPA): 1-P.McAfee kicks 63 yards from IND 35 to TEN 2. 19-D.Wylie to TEN 21 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-36-D.Herron at TEN 20. 36-D.Herron to TEN 20 for no gain (93-Mi.Martin). The biggest win-probability swing was -19.5%.

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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