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NFL · Week 7 · October 22, 2006 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2006 Week 7 Recap

Colts defeat Commanders 36–22 in Week 7

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 22–36 Week 7 finish.

Washington Commanders 22 2–5
Final 22–36
Indianapolis Colts 36 6–0 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
22–36
Halftime
Washington Commanders 14–13 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
October 22, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • C.Cooley 4 REC · 42 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Brunell 27/43 · 213 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Betts 10 CAR · 52 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 25/36 · 342 YDS · 5 TD +21.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 7 REC · 122 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 7 REC · 73 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders01408022
Indianapolis Colts76203036

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:05TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    0-6

    (7:05) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 6:59XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 13:25TD
    CCC. Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 13
    Score
    6-7

    (13:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-C.June].

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 13:19XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 8:45FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    7-10

    (8:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:42TD
    Harrison Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:24XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-10

    3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:12FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    14-13

    (:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 13:03TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    14-19

    (13:03) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 12:59XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    14-20

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:18TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 51
    Score
    14-26

    (8:18) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:11XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    14-27

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 2:49TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    14-33

    (2:49) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 4:45FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 29
    Score
    14-36

    (4:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:25TD
    Jamari Thrash

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    20-36

    (:25) 8-M.Brunell pass short right to 83-J.Thrash for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:18Safety
    MBM. Brunell

    Points+2

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    22-36

    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

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

StatWashington CommandersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.021+0.209
Offensive success rate48.3%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 rate45.5%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

  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 7:05)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 13:25)
  • Harrison SmithWashington Commanders — Harrison Smith (Q2 2:42)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 13:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 8:18)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 2:49)
  • Jamari ThrashWashington Commanders — Jamari Thrash (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 0:25)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:45)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:12)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 4:45)
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. [WPA -27.5% · EPA -6.95]
  • 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 [WPA -14.4% · EPA -2.04]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 5:47) — (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 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]. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.02]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 13:25) — (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 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. [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 8:18) — (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 13:25) — (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]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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].
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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