Game story
In Week 11 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-18, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +23.18 total EPA, and +10.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (10:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at IND 42 for -8 yards (sack split by 93-J.Sheard and 23-K.Moore II).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +23.18 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.96 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3 A. Firkser · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 4 J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5 J. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7 D. Inman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8 M. Pruitt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.92 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 (+23.18) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.38 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at TEN 46. 53-D.Leonard to TEN 36 for 10 yards (84-C.Davis). FUMBLES (84-C.Davis), ball out of bounds at TEN 36. PENALTY
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Mack
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Wilkins
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Inman (A. Luck pass)
- Tennessee Titans — T. Sharpe (B. Gabbert pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
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 TEN 1 (Q1 46:20) — (1:20) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 46:15) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q2 41:04) — (11:04) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 68 (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 37:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 18 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) 20-J.Wilkins left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 32:29) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q3 22:31); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 22:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q4 12:20); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 12:12) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left to 19-T.Sharpe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 1:49) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at IND 42 for -8 yards (sack split by 93-J.Sheard and 23-K.Moore II).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 84-C.Davis to IND 36 for 7 yards (23-K.Moore II).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-Q.Wilson at IND 42. 31-Q.Wilson to IND 42 for no gain (81-J.Smith).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) 6-B.Kern punts 58 yards to IND 26, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 80-C.Rogers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on IND-32-A.Maulet, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at TEN 23.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 49:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 84-J.Doyle to TEN 23 for 7 yards (21-M.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at TEN 46. 53-D.Leonard to TEN 36 for 10 yards (84-C.Davis). FUMBLES (84-C.Davis), ball out of bound
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-Q.Wilson at IND 42. 31-Q.Wilson to IND 42 for no gain (81-J.Smith).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 86-A.Firkser to IND 30 for 28 yards (35-P.Desir).
Quarterback report card
A.Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.75 EPA/play · +23.18 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 21 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · +4.5% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -4.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.274 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 64.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.136 | +0.557 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.327 | +0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.274 | +0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 36.0% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +20.52 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -12.95 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Luck (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Mariota (TEN) 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 46:20 · TEN 1 · Score 0-6
(1:20) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 46:15 · TEN 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 41:04 · TEN 4 · Score 0-10
(11:04) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 37:37 · TEN 68 · Score 0-16
(7:37) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 37:26 · TEN 15 · Score 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:37 · TEN 18 · Score 0-23
(2:37) 20-J.Wilkins left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 32:29 · TEN 15 · Score 0-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · IND 24 · Score 3-24
(:03) 4-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 22:31 · TEN 14 · Score 3-30
(7:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at TEN 2 for 12 yards (25-A.Jackson). Penalty on TEN-26-L.Ryan, Defensive Holding, declined - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 22:24 · TEN 15 · Score 3-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · TEN 7 · Score 3-37
(12:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 15-D.Inman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-21-M.Butler, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · TEN 15 · Score 3-38
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · IND 1 · Score 9-38
(1:53) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left to 19-T.Sharpe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · IND 15 · Score 10-38
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 38-10 in Week 11, 2018 on 2018-11-18.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 10, Indianapolis Colts 38 (TEN 10-38 IND) in Week 11, 2018 on 2018-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 10, Indianapolis Colts 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q1 46:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q2 37:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Wilkins (Q2 32:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q3 22:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Inman (A. Luck pass) (Q4 12:20) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Sharpe (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 1:53) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 41:04, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:03, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 74.2% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +23.18 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 47.6% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -4.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +23.18 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.38 EPA): (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard at TEN 46. 53-D.Leonard to TEN 36 for 10 yards (84-C.Davis). FUMBLES (84-C.Davis. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.1%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
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