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NFL · Week 15 · December 14, 2003 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2003 Week 15 Recap

Colts defeat Falcons 38–7 in Week 15

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 7–38 Week 15 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 7 3–11
Final 7–38
Indianapolis Colts 38 11–3 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
7–38
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 0–24 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
December 14, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • M.Vick +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Finneran 3 REC · 38 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonas Griffith
    Jonas Griffith 2 CAR · 9 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 25/33 · 281 YDS · 6 TD +17.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 7 REC · 95 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 7 REC · 117 YDS · 2 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 38–7 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 0–24 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(13:35) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 20 for -11 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), touc…
Game date
2003-12-14

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–7 on 2003-12-14. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.68 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Atlanta Falcons007007
Indianapolis Colts1410140038

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 13:27TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    0-6

    (13:27) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 13:22XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 1:49TD
    BSB. Stokley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    0-13

    (1:49) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 1:45XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-14

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 10:14FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 25
    Score
    0-17

    (10:14) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:46TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 17
    Score
    0-23

    (2:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:40XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-24

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 12:57TD
    BSB. Stokley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 37
    Score
    0-30

    (12:57) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 12:51XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-31

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 5:03TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 17
    Score
    6-31

    (5:03) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 4:57XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-31

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 2:39TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 16
    Score
    7-37

    (2:39) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 2:35XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-38

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  8. 8Jonas GriffithJonas Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 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 (+17.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-4.66 EPA): (6:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 29 for 3 yards (25-D.Ross). FUMBLES (25-D.Ross), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at IND 28. 54-C.Draft to IND 28 for no gain (63-J.Saturday). IND - Harrison 2 yards pass recep

Biggest single play (-4.92 EPA): M. Vick — (13:35) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 20 for -11 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), touched at ATL 18, RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at ATL 18. 93-D.Freeney to ATL 14 for 4 yards (74-T.Weiner). Math

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) · 33 dropbacks · 75.8% completion · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.68 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 23 dropbacks · 26.1% completion · -1.05 EPA/play · -24.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.211+0.181
Offensive success rate41.3%49.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.717+0.507
Rush EPA/play+0.144-0.080
Defensive EPA/play-0.181+0.211
Defensive success rate50.6%58.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -15.82 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +14.68 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 13:27)
  • Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 1:49)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 2:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 12:57)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q3 5:03)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 2:39)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 10:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 13:22) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 1:45) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q2 10:14) — (10:14) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:40) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 37 (Q3 12:57) — (12:57) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 12:51) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 17 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 4:57) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:35) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 20 for -11 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), touched at ATL 18, RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at ATL 18. 93-D.Freeney to ATL 14 for 4 yards (74-T.Weiner). Math [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.92]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 29 for 3 yards (25-D.Ross). FUMBLES (25-D.Ross), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at IND 28. 54-C.Draft to IND 28 for no gain (63-J.Saturday). IND - Harriso [WPA -5.9% · EPA -4.66]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:52) — (5:52) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 0. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-81-P.Price, Offensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -4.32]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 32-E.James to ATL 3 for -2 yards (52-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (52-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at ATL 6. James credited with -5 rushing yards. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -3.88]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 31 for -5 yards (75-L.Tripplett, 90-M.Reagor). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -1.25]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 20 for -11 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), touched at ATL 18, RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at ATL 18. 93-D.Freeney to ATL 14 for 4 yards (74-T.Weiner). Math [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.92]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 29 for 3 yards (25-D.Ross). FUMBLES (25-D.Ross), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at IND 28. 54-C.Draft to IND 28 for no gain (63-J.Saturday). IND - Harriso [WPA -5.9% · EPA -4.66]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:52) — (5:52) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 0. Touchback. Penalty on ATL-81-P.Price, Offensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -4.32]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:10) — (6:10) 7-M.Vick left end pushed ob at IND 21 for 16 yards (30-D.Strickland). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.30]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 13:27 · ATL 14 · Score 0-6
    (13:27) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 13:22 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:49 · ATL 4 · Score 0-13
    (1:49) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:45 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 10:14 · ATL 25 · Score 0-17
    (10:14) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:46 · ATL 17 · Score 0-23
    (2:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · ATL 2 · Score 0-24
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 12:57 · ATL 37 · Score 0-30
    (12:57) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 12:51 · ATL 2 · Score 0-31
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:03 · IND 17 · Score 6-31
    (5:03) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:57 · IND 2 · Score 7-31
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:39 · ATL 16 · Score 7-37
    (2:39) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:35 · ATL 2 · Score 7-38
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point 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.
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts on 2003-12-14?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-7 in Week 15, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 7, Indianapolis Colts 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q1 13:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 1:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q3 12:57) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q3 5:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 2:39) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 10:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 75.8% completion, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.68 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 26.1% completion, -1.05 EPA per dropback, -24.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.66 EPA): (6:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 29 for 3 yards (25-D.Ross). FUMBLES (25-D.Ross), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at IND 28. 54-C.Draft to IND 28 for no gain (63-J.Satu.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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