Vikings 20–23 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2012

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 23–20 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 6–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Luck
Top passer: C. Ponder
Biggest EPA play: (:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Wil…
Game date: 2012-09-16

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–20 on 2012-09-16. A. Luck posted a game-high +10.47 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	3	0	14	0	20
Indianapolis Colts	7	10	3	3	0	23

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3IND 33

MIN 30

+3MIN 27

+3MIN 35

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:53FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
IND 33
Score
3-0
(7:53) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:54TD
Davis Allen
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
3-6
(:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 83-D.Allen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:49XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:42FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
6-7
(11:42) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:54FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
6-10
(1:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:14TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 30
Score
6-16
(:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams].
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:07XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
6-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:12FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
6-20
(7:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:15TD
SBS. Burton
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
12-20
(5:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 11-S.Burton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Mathis]. Pass tipped by IND Redding (#90).
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:07XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
13-20
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:36TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
19-20
(:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:31XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
20-20
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:12FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 35
Score
20-23
(:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.47 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3D. Avery · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
4C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.19 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6S. Burton · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
7K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 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

A. Luck — IND · Passing

A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+10.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

A. Luck's top snap (+4.81 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams].

Quarterback report card

C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.19 total EPA
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.059	+0.067
Offensive success rate	46.5%	43.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.115	+0.276
Rush EPA/play	-0.163	-0.395
Defensive EPA/play	-0.067	-0.059
Defensive success rate	57.0%	53.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.06, Indianapolis Colts +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +5.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +5.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Davis Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q1 0:54)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q2 0:14)
Minnesota Vikings — S. Burton (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 5:15)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 7:53)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 11:42)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:54)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:12)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the IND 33 (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 83-D.Allen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 0:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:07) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 11-S.Burton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Mathis]. Pass tipped by IND Redding (#90).; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:07) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:31) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:12) — (:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. [WPA +18.2% · EPA +1.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 49 for -9 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman) [50-J.Freeman], RECOVERED by IND-90-C.Redding at MIN 48. 90-C.Redding to MIN 48 for no gain (7-C.Ponder [WPA -16.3% · EPA -4.63]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne to MIN 40 for 20 yards (41-M.Raymond). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +0.43]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep left to 19-D.Aromashodu to IND 46 for 19 yards (23-V.Davis). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -0.02]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams]. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +4.81]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 49 for -9 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman) [50-J.Freeman], RECOVERED by IND-90-C.Redding at MIN 48. 90-C.Redding to MIN 48 for no gain (7-C.Ponder [WPA -16.3% · EPA -4.63]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 11-S.Burton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Mathis]. Pass tipped by IND Redding (#90). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +4.05]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 11-D.Avery to MIN 3 for 41 yards (26-A.Winfield). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.68]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 7:53 · IND 33 · Score 3-0
(7:53) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:54 · MIN 3 · Score 3-6
(:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 83-D.Allen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:49 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 11:42 · IND 11 · Score 6-7
(11:42) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · MIN 8 · Score 6-10
(1:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · MIN 30 · Score 6-16
(:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams].
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · MIN 2 · Score 6-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:12 · MIN 27 · Score 6-20
(7:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:15 · IND 7 · Score 12-20
(5:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 11-S.Burton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-R.Mathis]. Pass tipped by IND Redding (#90).
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:07 · IND 2 · Score 13-20
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · IND 6 · Score 19-20
(:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:31 · IND 2 · Score 20-20
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · MIN 35 · Score 20-23
(:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Ponder (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts on 2012-09-16?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-20 in Week 2, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Indianapolis Colts 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q1 0:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q2 0:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Burton (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 5:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 0:36) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 7:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 11:42, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:12, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.19 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 52.6% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.81 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Williams]..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

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Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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