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NFL · Week 18 · January 4, 2004 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2003 Week 18 Recap

Colts defeat Broncos 41–10 in Week 18

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 10–41 Week 18 finish.

Denver Broncos 10 10–7
Final 10–41
Indianapolis Colts 41 13–4 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
10–41
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–31 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Jack Plummer
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
January 4, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 5 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Plummer
    Jack Plummer 2 CAR · 8 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Lelie 1 REC · 7 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 22/26 · 377 YDS · 5 TD +29.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 4 REC · 144 YDS · 2 TD +12.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 7 REC · 133 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 41–10 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–31 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play
(2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2004-01-04

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 41–10 on 2004-01-04. Paul Manning posted a game-high +29.83 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos3007010
Indianapolis Colts1417100041

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 12:02TD
    BSB. Stokley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 31
    Score
    0-6

    (12:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 11:55XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 3:48FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    3-7

    (3:48) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 0:36TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 46
    Score
    3-13

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

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 0:24XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-14

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

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 7:33TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 23
    Score
    3-20

    (7:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 7:28XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-21

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

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:01TD
    BSB. Stokley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 87
    Score
    3-27

    (2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:51XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-28

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

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:03FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 9
    Score
    3-31

    (:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:24TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 7
    Score
    3-37

    (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:19XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-38

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

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 0:59FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 3
    Score
    3-41

    (:59) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 7:11TD
    Ryan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 7
    Score
    9-41

    (7:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 7:04XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-41

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +29.83 total EPA · 26 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  4. 4Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Jack PlummerJack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  7. 7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 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 (+29.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+6.54 EPA): (2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.00 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 26 dropbacks · 84.6% completion · +1.15 EPA/play · +29.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.074+0.373
Offensive success rate52.5%59.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.143+0.887
Rush EPA/play-0.032-0.282
Defensive EPA/play-0.373+0.074
Defensive success rate40.6%47.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 9 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +23.86 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 12:02)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 0:36)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 7:33)
  • Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 2:01)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 5:24)
  • Ryan SmithDenver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass) (Q4 7:11)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q1 3:48)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 0:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 11:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q1 3:48) — (3:48) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 46 (Q1 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 0:24) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:28) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 87 (Q2 2:01) — (2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:51) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 9 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 5:19) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q3 0:59) — (:59) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:04) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +5.29]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.99]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 32-E.James ran ob at DEN 31 for 13 yards (35-L.Walls). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.32]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 16-J.Plummer up the middle to IND 39 for 1 yard (50-D.Thornton, 79-R.Brock). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.28]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to DEN 48 for 12 yards (28-K.Kennedy). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +1.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:01) — (2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +6.54]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 20 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), touched at DEN 28, RECOVERED by IND-94-R.Morris at DEN 20. 94-R.Morris to DEN 20 for no gain (85-A.Lelie). IND [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.29]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +5.29]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 32-E.James up the middle to DEN 38 for no gain (68-M.Fatafehi). FUMBLES (68-M.Fatafehi), RECOVERED by DEN-98-R.Hayward at DEN 38. 98-R.Hayward to DEN 38 for no gain (71-R.Diem). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:02 · DEN 31 · Score 0-6
    (12:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:55 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 3:48 · IND 30 · Score 3-7
    (3:48) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
  4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:36 · DEN 46 · Score 3-13
    (:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:24 · DEN 2 · Score 3-14
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:33 · DEN 23 · Score 3-20
    (7:33) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:28 · DEN 2 · Score 3-21
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:01 · DEN 87 · Score 3-27
    (2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · DEN 2 · Score 3-28
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DEN 9 · Score 3-31
    (:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:24 · DEN 7 · Score 3-37
    (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:19 · DEN 2 · Score 3-38
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  13. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 0:59 · DEN 3 · Score 3-41
    (:59) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  14. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:11 · IND 7 · Score 9-41
    (7:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · IND 2 · Score 10-41
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

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 Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2004-01-04?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 41-10 in Week 18, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Indianapolis Colts 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 12:02) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 0:36) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 7:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 5:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 7:11) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 3:48, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 0:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 65.7% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.00 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 84.6% completion, +1.15 EPA per dropback, +29.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +29.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+6.54 EPA): (2:01) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W

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