Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2004 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-12-05, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 51–24 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 41 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Volek (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -2.59 total EPA.

On the individual side, P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-24.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-M.Reagor), Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich, RECOVERED by IND-94-R.Morris at IND 32. 94-R.Morris for 68 yards, TOUCH

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +21.51 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +13.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +4.43 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
6. 6 E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.86 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (B. Volek pass) (Q1 55:45)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 50:16)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (B. Volek pass) (Q1 49:00)
• Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q1 46:36)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (B. Volek pass) (Q1 45:06)
• Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 39:09)
• Indianapolis Colts — R. Morris (Q2 35:18)
• Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q3 19:43)
• Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 13:01)

Field goals

• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 56:39)
• Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q1 53:08)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 27:00)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 7:02)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 24–17. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q1 56:39) — (11:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 48 (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 55:37) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q1 53:08) — (8:08) 1-G.Anderson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 24 (Q1 50:16); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 50:10) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q1 49:00) — (4:00) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 48:54) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 46:36) — (1:36) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 46:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 48 (Q1 45:06) — (:06) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-R.Morris, Illegal Contact, declined.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 45:00) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 28 (Q2 39:09) — (9:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 39:02) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q2 35:18); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 35:05) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 2 (Q3 27:00) — (12:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) 32-E.James up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 19:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 12:56) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Tennessee Titans (Q2 35:18) — (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-M.Reagor), Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich, RECOVERED by IND-94-R.Morris at IND 32. 94-R.Morris for 68 yards, TOUCH [WPA -24.5% · EPA -8.77]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:06) — (:06) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-R.Morris, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +4.88]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 39:09) — (9:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +3.82]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.80]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) 18-P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 39, RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at IND 39. 90-R.Starks to IND 39 for no gain (32-E.James). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.08]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Tennessee Titans (Q2 35:18) — (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-M.Reagor), Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich, RECOVERED by IND-94-R.Morris at IND 32. 94-R.Morris for 68 yards, TOUCH [WPA -24.5% · EPA -8.77]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:06) — (:06) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-R.Morris, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +4.88]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.80]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) 18-P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 39, RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at IND 39. 90-R.Starks to IND 39 for no gain (32-E.James). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.08]

Quarterback report card

B.Volek led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Volek (Tennessee Titans) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.59 total EPA
• P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +0.58 EPA/play · +21.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, +17.83 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 15 drives, -5.77 total EPA, 5 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.
• P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 56:39 · TEN 30 · Score 0-3
   (11:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 55:45 · IND 48 · Score 6-3
   (10:45) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 55:37 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
   1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
4. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 53:08 · IND 27 · Score 10-3
   (8:08) 1-G.Anderson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 50:16 · TEN 24 · Score 10-9
   (5:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TEN at 05:10.)
6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 50:10 · TEN 2 · Score 10-10
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
7. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 49:00 · IND 28 · Score 16-10
   (4:00) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 48:54 · IND 2 · Score 17-10
   1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 46:36 · TEN 4 · Score 17-16
   (1:36) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 46:33 · TEN 2 · Score 17-17
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 45:06 · IND 48 · Score 23-17
    (:06) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-R.Morris, Illegal Contact, declined.
12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 45:00 · IND 2 · Score 24-17
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 39:09 · TEN 28 · Score 24-23
    (9:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 39:02 · TEN 2 · Score 24-24
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
15. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 35:18 · IND 25 · Score 24-30
    (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-M.Reagor), Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich, RECOVERED by IND-94-R.Morris at
16. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 35:05 · TEN 2 · Score 24-31
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
17. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 27:00 · TEN 2 · Score 24-34
    (12:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
18. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 19:43 · TEN 12 · Score 24-40
    (4:43) 32-E.James up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 19:37 · TEN 2 · Score 24-41
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
20. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:01 · TEN 10 · Score 24-47
    (13:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:56 · TEN 2 · Score 24-48
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
22. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:02 · TEN 20 · Score 24-51
    (7:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.