Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 38–35 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 0–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Buddy Johnson
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-10-06
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–35 on 2003-10-06, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 21–0 halftime lead. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +21.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 38 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 41. 20-M.Doss to TB 44 for 15 yards (76-J.Wade). FUMBLES (76-J.Wade), touched at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-87-K.McCardell at TB 43. 87-K.McCardell for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(10:22) 14-B.Johnson pass to 84-R.Barlow for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-53-M.Washington, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(13:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of endzone
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(12:05) 35-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(3:43) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:38) 35-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-31-T.Wansley, Defensive Offside, declined.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:06TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 74
- Score
- 0-6
(10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:52XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:17TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 67
- Score
- 0-13
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 41. 20-M.Doss to TB 44 for 15 yards (76-J.Wade). FUMBLES (76-J.Wade), touched at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-87-K.McCardell at TB 43. 87-K.McCardell for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:55XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:22TD RBR. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-20
(10:22) 14-B.Johnson pass to 84-R.Barlow for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-53-M.Washington, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:16XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:12TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 37
- Score
- 6-21
(13:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:05XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:20TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-27
(1:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of endzone
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:14XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:05TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 13-28
(12:05) 35-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:01XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:22TD Ricky BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 89
- Score
- 14-34
(5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:09XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-35
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:43TD JMJ. MungroPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 20-35
(3:43) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:37XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:38TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 28
- Score
- 27-35
(2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:29XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 28-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:38TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 34-35
(:38) 35-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-31-T.Wansley, Defensive Offside, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:35XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 35-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
OT 3:50FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 38-35
(3:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +21.55 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +17.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.06 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6
Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 7T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8Ryan Williams · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.37 total EPA · 13 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
Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing
Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+21.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Buddy Johnson's top snap (+5.69 EPA): (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +16.06 total EPA
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +21.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.261 | +0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.321 | +0.425 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.261 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 48.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.26 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +24.79 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, +18.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Barlow (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Ryan Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky Barber
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Ryan Williams
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 9:52) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 67 (Q1 5:17); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 4:55) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 10:22); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 10:16) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 37 (Q3 13:12) — (13:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 13:05) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of endzone; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 1:14) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 28–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 35-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:01) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 89 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:09) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 28 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 2:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 35-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-31-T.Wansley, Defensive Offside, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:35) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Overtime: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (OT 3:50) — (3:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 3:57) — (3:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on TB-97-S.Rice, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 11 yards, enforced at TB 22 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 11:40) — (11:40) 9-T.Tupa punts 30 yards to IND 17, Center-66-R.Benjamin, downed by TB-47-J.Lynch. PENALTY on IND-33-D.Rhodes, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at IND 47 - No Play.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 6:30) — (6:30) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TB 31 for 16 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to IND 40 for 16 yards (47-J.Lynch).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 10:40) — (10:40) 9-T.Tupa punts 28 yards to IND 13, Center-66-R.Benjamin, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 41. 20-M.Doss to TB 44 for 15 yards (76-J.Wade). FUMBLES (76-J.Wade), touched at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-87-K.McCardell
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 10:06 · IND 74 · Score 0-6
(10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:52 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 5:17 · IND 67 · Score 0-13
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 41. 20-M.Doss to TB 44 for 15 yards (76-J.Wade). FUMBLES (76-J.Wade), touched at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-87-K.McCardell - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 4:55 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:22 · IND 3 · Score 0-20
(10:22) 14-B.Johnson pass to 84-R.Barlow for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-53-M.Washington, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · IND 2 · Score 0-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:12 · TB 37 · Score 6-21
(13:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 13:05 · TB 2 · Score 7-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:20 · IND 15 · Score 7-27
(1:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of endzone - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 1:14 · IND 2 · Score 7-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:05 · TB 1 · Score 13-28
(12:05) 35-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · TB 2 · Score 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · TB 89 · Score 14-34
(5:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at IND 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 5:09 · IND 2 · Score 14-35
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · TB 3 · Score 20-35
(3:43) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · TB 2 · Score 21-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · TB 28 · Score 27-35
(2:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · TB 2 · Score 28-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · TB 1 · Score 34-35
(:38) 35-R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-31-T.Wansley, Defensive Offside, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · TB 2 · Score 35-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — OT 3:50 · TB 11 · Score 38-35
(3:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2003-10-06?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-35 in Week 5, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 10:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (Q1 5:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barlow (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 10:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 13:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 1:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 12:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q4 5:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q4 3:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 0:38) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (OT 3:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 68.0% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +16.06 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.4% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +21.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.69 EPA): (10:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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