Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 29–27 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 12–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 66 yards from IND 30 to TEN 4. 82-E.Berlin to TEN 16 for 12 yards (9…
- Game date
- 2003-12-07
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 29–27 on 2003-12-07. S. McNair posted a game-high +9.59 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
 Tennessee Titans | 10 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:29) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:49) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(9:01) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:53) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:38) 32-E.James right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:44) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(:40) 32-E.James up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:29) 9-S.McNair pass to 35-R.Holcombe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:29FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 0-3
(10:29) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:50FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 3-3
(6:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 1:49TD SMS. McNairPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 3-9
(1:49) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 1:47XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 3-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:01FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 17
- Score
- 6-10
(9:01) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:53FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 18
- Score
- 9-10
(1:53) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:06FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 12-10
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:38TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 18-10
(9:38) 32-E.James right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:33XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 19-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:20FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 22-10
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:44FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 22-13
(2:44) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:40TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 28-13
(:40) 32-E.James up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:37XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 29-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:29TD RHR. HolcombePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 29-19
(9:29) 9-S.McNair pass to 35-R.Holcombe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:24Safety SMS. McNairPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 29-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 1:57TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 29-27
(1:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.59 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 3D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 5S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.42 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 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
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins pushed ob at IND 1 for 18 yards (27-D.Macklin).
Biggest single play (-5.43 EPA): M. Vanderjagt — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 66 yards from IND 30 to TEN 4. 82-E.Berlin to TEN 16 for 12 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-35-R.Williams at TEN 15.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.59 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.8% | 51.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.243 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.056 | +0.167 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.7% | 46.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.17 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +15.53 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +8.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Tennessee Titans — R. Holcombe (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 1:47) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) 32-E.James right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 9:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) 32-E.James up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 0:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 9-S.McNair pass to 35-R.Holcombe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 9:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 55 yards from IND 30 to TEN 15. 82-E.Berlin to TEN 29 for 14 yards (20-M.Doss; 52-K.Whiteside). FUMBLES (20-M.Doss), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at TEN 29.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:52) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 66 yards from IND 30 to TEN 4. 82-E.Berlin to TEN 16 for 12 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-35-R.Williams at TEN 15.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins pushed ob at IND 1 for 18 yards (27-D.Macklin).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 66 yards from IND 30 to TEN 4. 82-E.Berlin to TEN 16 for 12 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-35-R.Williams at TEN 15.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 55 yards from IND 30 to TEN 15. 82-E.Berlin to TEN 29 for 14 yards (20-M.Doss; 52-K.Whiteside). FUMBLES (20-M.Doss), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at TEN 29.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins pushed ob at IND 1 for 18 yards (27-D.Macklin).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to TEN 10 for 42 yards (25-Ta.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 10:29 · IND 22 · Score 0-3
(10:29) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 6:50 · TEN 3 · Score 3-3
(6:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 1:49 · IND 2 · Score 3-9
(1:49) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 1:47 · IND 2 · Score 3-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 9:01 · TEN 17 · Score 6-10
(9:01) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · TEN 18 · Score 9-10
(1:53) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · TEN 5 · Score 12-10
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 9:38 · TEN 2 · Score 18-10
(9:38) 32-E.James right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:33 · TEN 2 · Score 19-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:20 · TEN 8 · Score 22-10
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 2:44 · IND 22 · Score 22-13
(2:44) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:40 · TEN 5 · Score 28-13
(:40) 32-E.James up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:37 · TEN 2 · Score 29-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · IND 1 · Score 29-19
(9:29) 9-S.McNair pass to 35-R.Holcombe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 9:24 · IND 2 · Score 29-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:57 · IND 2 · Score 29-27
(1:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans on 2003-12-07?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 29-27 in Week 14, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 9, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 17, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 29, Tennessee Titans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q1 1:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 9:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 0:40) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Holcombe (S. McNair pass) (Q4 9:29) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 1:57) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 10:29, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:50, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 9:01, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 7:20, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 2:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 52.4% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.59 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 57.9% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.42 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins pushed ob at IND 1 for 18 yards (27-D.Macklin)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Indianapolis Colts won 29-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
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