Game story
In Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-01, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 29–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +14.97 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:11) 42-E.Evans punts 35 yards to IND 18, Center-47-A.Ward, fair catch by 6-I.McKenzie.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 29 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +14.97 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 P. Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +14.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3 A. Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.19 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4 A. Ogletree · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 5 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 6 M. Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play
- 7 A. Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 8 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — LA · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+14.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.57 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right tackle to LA 40 for 8 yards (53-E.Jones, 4-J.Fuller). FUMBLES (4-J.Fuller), RECOVERED by LA-44-A.Witherspoon at LA 40. LA-44-A.Witherspoon was injured during the play.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Alie-Cox (A. Richardson pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Richardson
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Ogletree (A. Richardson pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — P. Nacua (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 56:38) — (11:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 56:35) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 48:43) — (3:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 48:40) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 42:56) — (12:56) 8-B.Maher 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the IND 36 (Q2 35:53) — (5:53) 8-B.Maher 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the IND 32 (Q3 22:22) — (7:22) 8-B.Maher 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q3 20:37); Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q3 20:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson pass to 21-Z.Moss is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 11:45) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 85-A.Ogletree for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 1:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 35 (Q4 1:56) — 7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Overtime: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 22 (OT 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 17-P.Nacua for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 42-E.Evans punts 35 yards to IND 18, Center-47-A.Ward, fair catch by 6-I.McKenzie.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 8-R.Sanchez punts 45 yards to LA 20, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 81-A.Trammell to LA 28 for 8 yards (43-T.Denbow).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 17-P.Nacua for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 23-K.Williams to IND 40 for 13 yards (32-J.Blackmon) [51-K.Paye].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 47:41) — (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right tackle to LA 40 for 8 yards (53-E.Jones, 4-J.Fuller). FUMBLES (4-J.Fuller), RECOVERED by LA-44-A.Witherspoon at LA 40. LA-44-A.Witherspoon was injured
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep right to 14-A.Pierce to LA 34 for 38 yards (44-A.Witherspoon) [99-A.Donald]. PENALTY on LA-2-R.Yeast, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 34. Pen
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 8-B.Maher 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 5-T.Atwell INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at LA 42. 23-K.Moore to LA 42 for no gain (5-T.Atwell).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.97 total EPA
- A.Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 31.4% completion · -16.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 37.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.319 | +0.320 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.303 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.013 | -0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.8% | 57.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -1.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +9.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Richardson (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:38 · IND 3 · Score 6-0
(11:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:35 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 48:43 · IND 3 · Score 13-0
(3:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 48:40 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 42:56 · IND 22 · Score 17-0
(12:56) 8-B.Maher 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 35:53 · IND 36 · Score 20-0
(5:53) 8-B.Maher 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:22 · IND 32 · Score 23-0
(7:22) 8-B.Maher 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 20:37 · LA 35 · Score 23-6
(5:37) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-44-A.Witherspoon, Defensive Holding, declined. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 20:26 · LA 2 · Score 23-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson pass to 21-Z.Moss is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:49 · LA 1 · Score 23-14
(11:49) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:45 · LA 15 · Score 23-15
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LA 5 · Score 23-21
(2:00) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 85-A.Ogletree for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 1:56 · LA 2 · Score 23-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-A.Richardson pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 1:56 · IND 35 · Score 23-23
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — OT 5:55 · IND 22 · Score 29-23
(5:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 17-P.Nacua for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-23 in Week 4, 2023 on 2023-10-01.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 29, Indianapolis Colts 23 (LA 29-23 IND) in Week 4, 2023 on 2023-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Indianapolis Colts 8; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q5: Los Angeles Rams 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 29, Indianapolis Colts 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 56:38) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 48:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (A. Richardson pass) (Q3 20:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Richardson (Q4 11:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Ogletree (A. Richardson pass) (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — P. Nacua (M. Stafford pass) (OT 5:55) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q2 42:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q2 35:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q3 22:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 57.4% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.97 total passing EPA. A. Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), 31.4% completion, -16.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +14.97 on passing plays. across 47 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.57 EPA): (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson right tackle to LA 40 for 8 yards (53-E.Jones, 4-J.Fuller). FUMBLES (4-J.Fuller), RECOVERED by LA-44-A.Witherspoon at LA 40. LA-44-A.With. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.2%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Rams won 29-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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