Colts 9–6 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.67 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 62.5% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.23 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 9–6 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Wayne
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (9:17) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Bentley at CLE -2. …
Game date: 2003-09-07

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 9–6 on 2003-09-07. R. Wayne posted a game-high +5.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	3	3	3	0	9
Cleveland Browns	3	0	0	3	0	6

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 1

+3CLE 4

+3CLE 28

+3IND 2

+3CLE 27

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 0:56FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 1
Score
0-3
(:56) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:03FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
3-3
(:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:48FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
6-3
(3:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 8:52FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 2
Score
6-6
(8:52) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:01FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 27
Score
9-6
(:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
2D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
3Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
6Ashtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
7Ryan Williams · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
8S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 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

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+5.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.76 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+2.42 EPA): (12:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to CLE 22 for 13 yards (25-C.Crocker).

Biggest single play (-7.05 EPA): Paul Manning — (9:17) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Bentley at CLE -2. 59-K.Bentley to CLE 23 for 25 yards (64-R.DeMulling).

Quarterback report card

Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.67 total EPA
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.010	-0.071
Offensive success rate	43.1%	46.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.037	-0.007
Rush EPA/play	-0.105	-0.170
Defensive EPA/play	+0.071	+0.010
Defensive success rate	53.4%	56.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, -5.22 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, -0.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 0:56)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:03)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 3:48)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 8:52)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 0:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 1 (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q3 3:48) — (3:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at CLE 49. 25-N.Harper to CLE 10 for 39 yards (50-J.Faine). [WPA -22.4% · EPA -4.81]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:17) — (9:17) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Bentley at CLE -2. 59-K.Bentley to CLE 23 for 25 yards (64-R.DeMulling). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -7.05]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 32-E.James INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Taylor at CLE 37. 58-B.Taylor to CLE 37 for no gain (32-E.James). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -2.95]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at CLE 48. 25-N.Harper to CLE 44 for 4 yards (86-D.Northcutt). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -2.62]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 30-J.White to IND 42 for 17 yards (25-N.Harper). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.16]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:17) — (9:17) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Bentley at CLE -2. 59-K.Bentley to CLE 23 for 25 yards (64-R.DeMulling). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -7.05]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at CLE 49. 25-N.Harper to CLE 10 for 39 yards (50-J.Faine). [WPA -22.4% · EPA -4.81]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 32-E.James INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Taylor at CLE 37. 58-B.Taylor to CLE 37 for no gain (32-E.James). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -2.95]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 31-W.Green right end to IND 1 for no gain (50-D.Thornton, 53-M.Washington). [WPA -3.2% · EPA -2.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 0:56 · IND 1 · Score 0-3
(:56) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 4 · Score 3-3
(:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 3:48 · CLE 28 · Score 6-3
(3:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · IND 2 · Score 6-6
(8:52) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · CLE 27 · Score 9-6
(:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns on 2003-09-07?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 9-6 in Week 1, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 9, Cleveland Browns 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 0:56, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 3:48, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 8:52, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.67 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 62.5% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.42 EPA): (12:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to CLE 22 for 13 yards (25-C.Crocker)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 9-6 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Now 1-0 W

Cleveland Browns

Now 0-1 L

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