Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 36–22 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 14–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- M. Brunell
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:42) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-J.Snow. 82-A.Randle El for 87 yards,…
- Game date
- 2006-10-22
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 36–22 on 2006-10-22, overcoming Washington Commanders's 14–13 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +21.65 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 22 | |
| 7 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul 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

Malik 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

Dean 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
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Paul Manning — IND · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+21.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.07 EPA): (8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.95 EPA): Harrison Smith — (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.
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
Paul 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +16.08 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +1.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) 
Washington Commanders — Harrison Smith 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Washington Commanders — Jamari Thrash (M. Brunell pass)
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 7:05) — (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 6:59) — 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 13:25) — (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 13:19) — 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 8:45) — (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 2:42); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 2:24) — 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 0:12) — (: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 13:03) — (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 12:59) — 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 8:18) — (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 8:11) — 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 2:49) — (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.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:42) — (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.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 4:16) — (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
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 26-C.Portis up the middle to IND 11 for 34 yards (41-A.Bethea).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 7:10) — (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].
- Washington Commanders (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:42) — (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.
- 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.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · 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 6:59 · 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 13:25 · 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 13:19 · 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 8:45 · 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 2:42 · 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 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:24 · 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 0:12 · 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 13:03 · 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 12:59 · 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 8:18 · 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 8:11 · 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 2:49 · 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.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Brunell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts on 2006-10-22?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 36-22 in Week 7, 2006.
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 7:05) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 13:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — H. Smith (Q2 2:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 13:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 2:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Thrash (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 0:25) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:12, 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. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.4% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +21.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul 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..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W