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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 2
J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.32 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 3

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play - 4
Kole Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 5
M. Bennett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play - 6
T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 7
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 8
D. 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.

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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.339 | -0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.2% | 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 rate | 45.7% | 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
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
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).
- 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).
- 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].
- 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
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 10-T.Green up the middle to IND 5 for -3 yards (59-C.June).
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).
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 4:18 · KC 6 · Score 0-15
(4:18) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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