Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.07 EPA): (8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Commanders 22–36 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2006

Game story

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Washington Commanders 36–22 in Week 7 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-22, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-27.5% win probability) came in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-22, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 36–22 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +5.94 total EPA, and +11.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-27.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-82-A.Randle El, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	14	0	8	0	22
Indianapolis Colts	7	6	20	3	0	36

Stars of the game

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

1 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +21.65 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
3 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
4 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
5 M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.94 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
7 B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
8 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.61 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

P. Manning — IND · Passing

P. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+21.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.95 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-82-A.Randle El, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 52:05)
Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 43:25)
Washington Commanders — H. Smith (Q2 32:42)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 28:03)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 23:18)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 17:49)
Washington Commanders — J. Thrash (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 0:25)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 38:45)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:12)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 4:45)

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 WAS 1 (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 51:59) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q2 43:25) — (13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 43:19) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q2 38:45) — (8:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 54 (Q2 32:42); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 32:24) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the WAS 1 (Q2 30:12) — (:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 20–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 27:59) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 51 (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 23:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 17:49) — (2:49) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 83-J.Thrash for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 0:18) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 32:42) — (2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-82-A.Randle El, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -27.5% · EPA -6.95]
Washington Commanders (Q2 34:16) — (4:16) 8-M.Brunell sacked at IND 15 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at IND 16. 8-M.Brunell to IND 16 for no gain (98-R.Mathis). PENALTY on WAS-89-S.Moss, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced [WPA -14.4% · EPA -2.04]
Washington Commanders (Q2 35:47) — (5:47) 26-C.Portis up the middle to IND 11 for 34 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +2.85]
Washington Commanders (Q2 37:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass deep middle to 82-A.Randle El to IND 42 for 30 yards (20-M.Doss) [91-J.Thomas]. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.02]
Washington Commanders (Q2 43:25) — (13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.48]

Impact plays

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

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 32:42) — (2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-82-A.Randle El, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -27.5% · EPA -6.95]
Washington Commanders (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) 3-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. [WPA -1.1% · EPA -4.25]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +4.07]
Washington Commanders (Q2 43:25) — (13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.48]

Quarterback report card

M.Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.94 total EPA
P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +21.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Washington Commanders	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.021	+0.209
Offensive success rate	48.3%	54.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.138	+0.601
Rush EPA/play	+0.080	-0.011
Defensive EPA/play	-0.209	-0.021
Defensive success rate	45.5%	51.7%

By the numbers

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +16.08 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +1.81 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.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
M. Brunell (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
P. Manning (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 TD (+6) — Q1 52:05 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(7:05) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 51:59 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 43:25 · IND 13 · Score 6-7
(13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June].
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 43:19 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 38:45 · WAS 12 · Score 7-10
(8:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 32:42 · WAS 54 · Score 13-10
(2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-82-A.Randle El, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 32:24 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:12 · WAS 1 · Score 14-13
(:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 28:03 · WAS 4 · Score 14-19
(13:03) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 27:59 · WAS 2 · Score 14-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 23:18 · WAS 51 · Score 14-26
(8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 23:11 · WAS 2 · Score 14-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 17:49 · WAS 1 · Score 14-33
(2:49) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 4:45 · WAS 29 · Score 14-36
(4:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · IND 5 · Score 20-36
(:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 83-J.Thrash for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 0:18 · IND 2 · Score 22-36
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 36-22 in Week 7, 2006 on 2006-10-22.

What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

The final score was Washington Commanders 22, Indianapolis Colts 36 (WAS 22-36 IND) in Week 7, 2006 on 2006-10-22.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Indianapolis Colts 20; Q4: Washington Commanders 8, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Washington Commanders 22, Indianapolis Colts 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 52:05) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 43:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — H. Smith (Q2 32:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 28:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 23:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 17:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Thrash (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 0:25) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 38:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:12, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 4:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 62.8% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.94 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.4% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +21.65 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +21.65 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.95 EPA): (2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-82-A.Randle El, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced bet. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.5%.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W

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