Game story
In Week 1 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-08, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Pryor (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +9.07 total EPA, and +5.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-32.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:31) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor pass deep right intended for 80-R.Streater INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND 6. 41-A.Bethea to IND 8 for 2 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 T. Pryor · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +9.07 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4 D. Moore · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 5 T. Pryor · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 D. Heyward-Bey · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 J. Mastrud · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 8 D. Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.00 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.
A. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+11.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.93 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (1:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 44 for -13 yards (93-J.Hunter).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Allen (A. Luck pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Moore (T. Pryor pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Luck
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q1 47:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 47:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 20 (Q2 40:52) — (10:52) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 83-D.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-V.Walker].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 34:56) — (4:56) (Run formation) 20-D.McFadden left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 34:53) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q3 20:46) — (5:46) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 11:09) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 5:20) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor pass deep right intended for 80-R.Streater INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND 6. 41-A.Bethea to IND 8 for 2 yards.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor pass short middle to 17-D.Moore to IND 8 for 21 yards (30-L.Landry; 41-A.Bethea).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor sacked at IND 24 for -16 yards (98-R.Mathis).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 81-D.Heyward-Bey to LV 40 for 9 yards (99-L.Houston; 94-Ke.Burnett). PENALTY on LV-94-Ke.Burnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LV 40.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 16:57) — (1:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 44 for -13 yards (93-J.Hunter).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 54:20) — (9:20) (Run formation) 2-T.Pryor pass deep right intended for 80-R.Streater INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at IND -4. 28-G.Toler to IND 22 for 26 yards (81-M.Rivera). PENALTY on IND-23-V.Davis, Low Block,
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor pass short middle to 17-D.Moore to IND 8 for 21 yards (30-L.Landry; 41-A.Bethea).
Quarterback report card
T.Pryor led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Pryor (Las Vegas Raiders) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.07 total EPA
- A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +11.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.245 | +0.356 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 55.7% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +9.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 8 drives, +6.87 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Pryor (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Luck (IND) 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.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 47:52 · LV 12 · Score 0-6
(2:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 47:47 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 40:52 · LV 20 · Score 0-13
(10:52) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 83-D.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-V.Walker]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 40:47 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 34:56 · IND 1 · Score 6-14
(4:56) (Run formation) 20-D.McFadden left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 34:53 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 20:46 · IND 20 · Score 10-14
(5:46) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · IND 5 · Score 16-14
(11:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Pryor pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 11:09 · IND 2 · Score 17-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:27 · LV 19 · Score 17-20
(5:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:20 · LV 2 · Score 17-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-17 in Week 1, 2013 on 2013-09-08.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 17, Indianapolis Colts 21 (LV 17-21 IND) in Week 1, 2013 on 2013-09-08.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Indianapolis Colts 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q1 47:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q2 40:52) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q2 34:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Moore (T. Pryor pass) (Q4 11:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Luck (Q4 5:27) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 20:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Pryor (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.4% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.07 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.5% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +11.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +11.74 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.93 EPA): (1:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 44 for -13 yards (93-J.Hunter).. The biggest win-probability swing was -32.9%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 21-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 0-1 L
Indianapolis Colts
Now 1-0 W
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