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NFL · Week 2 · September 14, 2003 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2003 Week 2 Recap

Colts defeat Titans 33–7 in Week 2

Malik Harrison led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 7–33 Week 2 finish.

Tennessee Titans 7 1–1
Final 7–33
Indianapolis Colts 33 2–0 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
7–33
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 7–17 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Game date
September 14, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • D.Mason 10 REC · 98 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Calico 1 REC · 7 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Hentrich 1/1 · 10 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 3 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Paul Manning 14/24 · 164 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 4 REC · 63 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 33–7 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 7–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at I…
Game date
2003-09-14

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 33–7 on 2003-09-14. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +5.84 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tennessee Titans070007
Indianapolis Colts314313033

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 6:10FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 12
    Score
    0-3

    (6:10) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 8:52TD
    TCT. Calico

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 7
    Score
    6-3

    (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 8:47XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-3

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:18TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-9

    (6:18) 32-E.James right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-97-C.Hall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:14XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-10

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

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:02TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 35
    Score
    7-16

    (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:56XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-17

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

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 7:46FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 23
    Score
    7-20

    (7:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 9:30FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    7-23

    (9:30) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 6:57FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 30
    Score
    7-26

    (6:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 0:43TD
    NHN. Harper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    7-32

    (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 25. 25-N.Harper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 0:22XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-33

    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. 1Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  2. 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.01 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Calico · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Hentrich · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
  7. 7S. McGarrahan · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Malik Harrison

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+5.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.95 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (+4.39 EPA): (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

Biggest single play (-9.33 EPA): B. Volek — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 25. 25-N.Harper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.05 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.282+0.061
Offensive success rate32.5%46.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.365+0.209
Rush EPA/play-0.241-0.130
Defensive EPA/play-0.061+0.282
Defensive success rate53.2%67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: -0.28 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +4.68 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -21.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — T. Calico (S. McNair pass) (Q2 8:52)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q2 6:18)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 1:02)
  • Indianapolis Colts — N. Harper (Q4 0:43)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:10)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 7:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 9:30)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 6:57)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:47) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 32-E.James right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-97-C.Hall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 6:14) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 35 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 0:56) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point 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 TEN 23 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 25. 25-N.Harper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:22) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark pushed ob at TEN 15 for 42 yards (21-S.Rolle). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.64]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.00]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) 15-C.Hentrich pass to 42-S.McGarrahan to TEN 48 for 10 yards (34-J.Doering). Punt formation. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.71]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) 15-C.Hentrich punts 25 yards to IND 19, Center-58-K.Amato, downed by TEN-42-S.McGarrahan. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -0.95]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-H.Smith punts 43 yards to 50, Center-48-J.Snow. 86-J.McCareins to IND 38 for 12 yards (41-C.Bird). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -0.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 25. 25-N.Harper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -9.33]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +4.39]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 23 for -8 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-M.Reagor at TEN 24. 90-M.Reagor to TEN 24 for no gain (67-T.Ackerman). Minus 8 yards [WPA -1.6% · EPA -4.05]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 6:10 · TEN 12 · Score 0-3
    (6:10) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 8:52 · IND 7 · Score 6-3
    (8:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 8:47 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:18 · TEN 2 · Score 7-9
    (6:18) 32-E.James right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-97-C.Hall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:14 · TEN 2 · Score 7-10
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · TEN 35 · Score 7-16
    (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:56 · TEN 2 · Score 7-17
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:46 · TEN 23 · Score 7-20
    (7:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 9:30 · TEN 5 · Score 7-23
    (9:30) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 6:57 · TEN 30 · Score 7-26
    (6:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · IND 30 · Score 7-32
    (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 25. 25-N.Harper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:22 · TEN 2 · Score 7-33
    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.
  • Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2003-09-14?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 33-7 in Week 2, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Calico (S. McNair pass) (Q2 8:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 6:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 1:02) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Harper (Q4 0:43) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:10, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 7:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 9:30, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 6:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 51.7% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.05 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 58.3% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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