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NFL · Week 18 · January 6, 2007 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2006 Week 18 Recap

Colts defeat Chiefs 23–8 in Week 18

Dean Clark led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 8–23 Week 18 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 8 9–8
Final 8–23
Indianapolis Colts 23 13–4 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
8–23
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 0–9 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Dean Clark
Game date
January 6, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Kole Wilson 2 REC · 29 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bennett 1 REC · 12 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 4 REC · 25 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 9 REC · 103 YDS +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Addai 25 CAR · 122 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 2 REC · 48 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 23–8 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 0–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dean Clark
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(11:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2007-01-06

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23–8 on 2007-01-06. Dean Clark posted a game-high +8.32 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs008008
Indianapolis Colts6377023

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 8:46FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 30
    Score
    0-3

    (8:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 2:13FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    0-6

    (2:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:02FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 32
    Score
    0-9

    (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 4:18TD
    JAJ. Addai

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 6
    Score
    0-15

    (4:18) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 4:14XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    0-16

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

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:14TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 6
    Score
    6-16

    (:14) 10-T.Green pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:08Safety
    TGTaylen Green

    Points+2

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    8-16

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 84-K.Wilson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 10:20TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 5
    Score
    8-22

    (10:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-23-P.Surtain, Defensive Holding, declined.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 10:16XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    8-23

    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).

  1. 1Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.32 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Kole Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Bennett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Dean Clark

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dean Clark — IND · Receiving

Dean Clark posted the highest total EPA (+8.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.

Dean Clark's top snap (+2.84 EPA): (12:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark to 50 for 21 yards (25-G.Wesley) [69-J.Allen].

Biggest single play (-7.06 EPA): Paul Manning — (11:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at KC 48. 24-T.Law to IND 9 for 43 yards (88-M.Harrison).

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) · 39 dropbacks · 76.9% completion · +9.4% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.14 total EPA
  • Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -12.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.339-0.050
Offensive success rate32.2%54.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.436-0.204
Rush EPA/play-0.292+0.068
Defensive EPA/play+0.050+0.339
Defensive success rate45.7%67.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.34 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -20.02 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q3 4:18)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 0:14)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 10:20)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 2:13)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 1 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 32 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 8–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 4:14) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 0:14) — (:14) 10-T.Green pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q3 0:08) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 84-K.Wilson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q4 10:20); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 10:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at KC 48. 24-T.Law to IND 9 for 43 yards (88-M.Harrison). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -7.06]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison to KC 25 for 42 yards (25-G.Wesley). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.79]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark to 50 for 21 yards (25-G.Wesley) [69-J.Allen]. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.84]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 2-D.Colquitt punts 59 yards to IND 37, Center-83-K.Gammon. 10-T.Wilkins to IND 41 for 4 yards (97-K.Fox, 44-J.Page). PENALTY on IND-28-M.Jackson, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at IND [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.70]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 10-T.Green up the middle to IND 5 for -3 yards (59-C.June). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -1.99]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at KC 48. 24-T.Law to IND 9 for 43 yards (88-M.Harrison). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -7.06]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) 10-T.Green sacked at IND 30 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-R.Mathis and 64-B.Schobel). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-91-J.Thomas at IND 30. 91-J.Thomas to IND 30 for no gain (76-J.Wel [WPA -2.0% · EPA -4.89]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) (Punt formation) 17-H.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 39, and recovers at IND 39. 17-H.Smith pass to 50-R.Boiman to IND 37 for -16 yards (97-K.Fox; 51-B.Grigsby). Penalty on IND-50-R.Boiman, Ill [WPA -2.1% · EPA -4.01]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) 1-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -3.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:46 · KC 30 · Score 0-3
    (8:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 2:13 · KC 1 · Score 0-6
    (2:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · KC 32 · Score 0-9
    (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 4:18 · KC 6 · Score 0-15
    (4:18) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 4:14 · KC 2 · Score 0-16
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 0:14 · IND 6 · Score 6-16
    (:14) 10-T.Green pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q3 0:08 · IND 2 · Score 8-16
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 84-K.Wilson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · KC 5 · Score 8-22
    (10:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-23-P.Surtain, Defensive Holding, declined.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:16 · KC 2 · Score 8-23
    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.

  • Indianapolis Colts 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.
  • Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Taylen Green (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts on 2007-01-06?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-8 in Week 18, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 8, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 8, Indianapolis Colts 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q3 4:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 0:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 10:20) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 2:13, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 76.9% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.14 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.3% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -12.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Dean Clark (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.32 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.84 EPA): (12:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark to 50 for 21 yards (25-G.Wesley) [69-J.Allen]..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W