Game story
In Week 5 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-08, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 14–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -2.76 total EPA, and -1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass incomplete short right to 80-B.Scaife (20-M.Doss).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 2 B. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4 T. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5 B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.50 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wayne — IND · Receiving
R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+4.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.42 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (12:03) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 4. 24-C.Hope to TEN 9 for 5 yards (73-J.Scott).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — V. Young
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
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 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q1 51:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 51:41) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q2 35:41) — (5:41) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 13 (Q3 21:16) — (6:16) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 21:09) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 5:14) — (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 5:10) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point 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 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass incomplete short right to 80-B.Scaife (20-M.Doss).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 4. 24-C.Hope to TEN 9 for 5 yards (73-J.Scott).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 83-B.Stokley to TEN 42 for 18 yards (59-P.Sirmon).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich punts 47 yards to end zone, Center-58-K.Amato, Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:10) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to TEN 6. 19-B.Wade to IND 46 for 48 yards (53-K.O'Neil). TEN-58-K.Amato was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 4. 24-C.Hope to TEN 9 for 5 yards (73-J.Scott).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 39:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 33-D.Rhodes to IND 49 for 4 yards (50-D.Thornton). FUMBLES (50-D.Thornton), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at 50. 53-K.Bulluck to IND 49 for 1 yard (7
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 83-B.Stokley to TEN 42 for 18 yards (59-P.Sirmon).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
P.Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.76 total EPA
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -5.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.227 | -0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.126 | -0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 60.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.02, Indianapolis Colts -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -1.21 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.
- R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- V. Young (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 51:47 · IND 19 · Score 6-0
(6:47) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 51:41 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 35:41 · IND 4 · Score 10-0
(5:41) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 21:16 · TEN 13 · Score 10-6
(6:16) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 21:09 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 16:37 · IND 30 · Score 13-7
(1:37) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:14 · TEN 2 · Score 13-13
(5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:10 · TEN 2 · Score 13-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 14-13 in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 13, Indianapolis Colts 14 (TEN 13-14 IND) in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 13, Indianapolis Colts 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Young (Q1 51:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 21:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 5:14) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 35:41, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 16:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 58.8% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.76 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 41.7% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.45 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +4.97 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.42 EPA): (12:03) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN 4. 24-C.Hope to TEN 9 for 5 yards (73-J.Scott).. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.7%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Indianapolis Colts won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
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