Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 55–21 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 24–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:27) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 19 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-93-D…
- Game date
- 2003-09-28
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New Orleans Saints 55–21 on 2003-09-28. Paul Manning posted a game-high +26.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 55 | |
| 0 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +26.02 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 2

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +15.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play - 3
E. Conwell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 4

Ryan Williams · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 5
T. Bouman · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 6
J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play - 7
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 8
D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.38 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.26 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 (+26.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+6.60 EPA): (10:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 61
Biggest single play (-8.16 EPA): A. Brooks — (14:27) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 19 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at NO 19. 93-D.Freeney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -0.75 EPA/play · -22.58 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 74.1% completion · +0.96 EPA/play · +26.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.377 | -0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 60.0% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.872 | -0.441 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.177 | -0.377 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 40.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.38 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.38 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +28.30 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -14.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Ryan Williams (Paul Manning pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Paul Manning pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Freeney
New Orleans Saints — J. Pathon (T. Bouman pass)
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
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 NO 17 (Q1 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 35-R.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, Run 1; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 12:35) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Run 0; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:34) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 79 (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 61; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 9:51) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 26-D.McAllister right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:42) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 24–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q3 9:32) — (9:32) 13-M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 33-D.Rhodes for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 12; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:24) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q3 1:46); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 1:38) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 0:04) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 69 (Q4 14:27); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:19) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass to 80-J.Pathon for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 9:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Bouman pass to 27-J.Fenderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Nelson (27-D.Macklin) at NO 33. 57-J.Nelson to NO 23 for 10 yards (80-J.Pathon).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 35-R.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, Run 1
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 61
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard to NO 43 for 18 yards (20-J.Bellamy, 34-T.Jones). Pass 14, Run 4
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 18 for -8 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at NO 18, RECOVERED by IND-53-M.Washington at NO 12. 53-M.Washington to NO 12 for no gain
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 19 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at NO 19. 93-D.Freeney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 61
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 18 for -8 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at NO 18, RECOVERED by IND-53-M.Washington at NO 12. 53-M.Washington to NO 12 for no gain
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Nelson at NO 30. 57-J.Nelson to NO 20 for 10 yards (26-D.McAllister). FUMBLES (26-D.McAllister), and recovers at NO 18. 5
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:44 · NO 17 · Score 6-0
(12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 35-R.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, Run 1
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:35 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 6:39 · NO 14 · Score 13-0
(6:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Run 0
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 6:34 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:05 · NO 79 · Score 20-0
(10:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 61
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:51 · NO 2 · Score 21-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 6:09 · IND 20 · Score 21-3
(6:09) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 3:17 · NO 25 · Score 24-3
(3:17) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · IND 1 · Score 24-9
(:57) 26-D.McAllister right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · IND 2 · Score 24-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:32 · NO 24 · Score 27-10
(9:32) 13-M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:32 · NO 12 · Score 33-10
(8:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 33-D.Rhodes for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 12
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:24 · NO 2 · Score 34-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 5:16 · IND 25 · Score 34-13
(5:16) 3-J.Carney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:46 · NO 32 · Score 40-13
(1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Grant, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 32, Run 0
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 1:38 · NO 2 · Score 41-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · NO 11 · Score 47-13
(:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:04 · NO 2 · Score 48-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 14:27 · IND 69 · Score 54-13
(14:27) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 19 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-93-D.Freeney at NO 19. 93-D.Freeney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:19 · NO 2 · Score 55-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:38 · IND 11 · Score 55-19
(9:38) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass to 80-J.Pathon for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 11, Run 0
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 9:31 · IND 2 · Score 55-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Bouman pass to 27-J.Fenderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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 Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints on 2003-09-28?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New Orleans Saints 55-21 in Week 4, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 24, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, New Orleans Saints 8; Final: Indianapolis Colts 55, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Williams (P. Manning pass) (Q1 12:44) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 6:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 10:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 0:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:32) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 1:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q3 0:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Freeney (Q4 14:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Pathon (T. Bouman pass) (Q4 9:38) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 6:09, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 3:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 9:32, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 5:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 53.3% completion, -0.75 EPA per dropback, -22.58 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 74.1% completion, +0.96 EPA per dropback, +26.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.60 EPA): (10:05) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 18, Run 61.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L