Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: 2017 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-16, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 36–22 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -4.68 total EPA, and -7.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Matthews (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+23.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (5:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 13-T.Taylor for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Hankins]. PENALTY on IND-95-J.Hankins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 R. Matthews · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.60 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
3. 3 E. Decker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Murray · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Taylor · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 40:59)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Simon (Q3 28:58)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Murray (Q4 10:05)
• Tennessee Titans — T. Taylor (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 5:37)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Henry (Q4 1:01)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q1 56:20)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 51:49)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q1 45:52)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q2 34:15)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:19)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q3 24:48)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q3 19:40)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 7:32)

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 6–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q1 56:20) — (11:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q1 45:52) — (:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 40:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 6 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q3 28:58) — (13:58) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 89-P.Supernaw INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Simon at TEN 26. 51-J.Simon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q3 24:48) — (9:48) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q3 19:40) — (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 21–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 10:01) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 53 (Q4 5:37); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 5:29) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 72 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 22-D.Henry left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 0:47) — 4-R.Succop 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 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 13-T.Taylor for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Hankins]. PENALTY on IND-95-J.Hankins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +23.0% · EPA +4.41]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:58) — (13:58) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 89-P.Supernaw INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Simon at TEN 26. 51-J.Simon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -8.52]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews ran ob at IND 28 for 16 yards. IND-28-C.Milton was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +2.54]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 7-J.Brissett sacked at TEN 13 for 0 yards (59-W.Woodyard). Indianapolis challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1 at [WPA -14.6% · EPA -3.64]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle to IND 30 for 11 yards (54-A.Williamson). FUMBLES (54-A.Williamson), RECOVERED by TEN-59-W.Woodyard at IND 31. 59-W.Woodyard to IND 31 for [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.76]

Impact plays

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:58) — (13:58) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 89-P.Supernaw INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Simon at TEN 26. 51-J.Simon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -8.52]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 22-D.Henry left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +6.82]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 13-T.Taylor for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Hankins]. PENALTY on IND-95-J.Hankins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +23.0% · EPA +4.41]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle to IND 30 for 11 yards (54-A.Williamson). FUMBLES (54-A.Williamson), RECOVERED by TEN-59-W.Woodyard at IND 31. 59-W.Woodyard to IND 31 for [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.76]

Quarterback report card

J.Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.68 total EPA
• M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -0.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +12.98 total EPA, 9 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• R. Matthews (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Brissett (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• M. Mariota (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 FG (+3) — Q1 56:20 · IND 30 · Score 0-3
   (11:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 51:49 · TEN 18 · Score 3-3
   (6:49) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
3. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 45:52 · IND 14 · Score 3-6
   (:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 40:59 · TEN 8 · Score 9-6
   (10:59) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 40:54 · TEN 15 · Score 10-6
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
6. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 34:15 · IND 22 · Score 10-9
   (4:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:19 · TEN 6 · Score 13-9
   (:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 28:58 · IND 74 · Score 19-9
   (13:58) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 89-P.Supernaw INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Simon at TEN 26. 51-J.Simon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 24:48 · IND 30 · Score 19-12
   (9:48) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
10. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 19:40 · IND 5 · Score 19-15
    (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 10:05 · IND 3 · Score 19-21
    (10:05) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · IND 15 · Score 19-22
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
13. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:32 · TEN 34 · Score 22-22
    (7:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
14. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · IND 53 · Score 22-28
    (5:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 13-T.Taylor for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Hankins]. PENALTY on IND-95-J.Hankins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards,
15. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 5:29 · IND 15 · Score 22-29
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
16. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:01 · IND 72 · Score 22-35
    (1:01) 22-D.Henry left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:47 · IND 15 · Score 22-36
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.