Game story
In Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-29, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 25–12 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +11.30 total EPA, and +4.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (4:29) 22-D.Martin right tackle to IND 30 for 56 yards (20-D.Butler).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Hasselbeck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.30 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.91 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 A. Johnson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Hasselbeck — IND · Passing
M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+11.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.80 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (J. Winston pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q1 53:18) — (8:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q1 47:55) — (2:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q2 35:43) — (5:43) 10-C.Barth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 20 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) 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 TB 19 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 22:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q3 16:07) — (1:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:29) — (4:29) 22-D.Martin right tackle to IND 30 for 56 yards (20-D.Butler).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief to TB 19 for 31 yards (30-B.McDougald).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson ran ob at IND 36 for 15 yards [90-K.Langford].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:02) — (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans to IND 34 for 17 yards (20-D.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:02) — (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:29) — (4:29) 22-D.Martin right tackle to IND 30 for 56 yards (20-D.Butler).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass incomplete short middle to 84-C.Brate (55-N.Irving).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.30 total EPA
- J.Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.236 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.344 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 61.9% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -6.08 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.
- M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Hasselbeck (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 FG (+3) — Q1 53:18 · TB 31 · Score 0-3
(8:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 47:55 · IND 20 · Score 3-3
(2:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 42:48 · TB 9 · Score 3-6
(12:48) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 35:43 · IND 12 · Score 6-6
(5:43) 10-C.Barth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · IND 20 · Score 12-6
(2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 25:05 · TB 8 · Score 12-9
(10:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 22:29 · TB 19 · Score 12-15
(7:29) (No Huddle) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 22:22 · TB 15 · Score 12-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 16:07 · TB 26 · Score 12-19
(1:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:58 · TB 3 · Score 12-25
(5:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-12 in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, Indianapolis Colts 25 (TB 12-25 IND) in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, Indianapolis Colts 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q2 32:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 22:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 5:58) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 53:18, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 47:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 42:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 35:43, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 25:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 16:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.2% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.30 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +11.30 on passing plays. across 48 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.80 EPA): (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.8%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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