Panthers 23–20 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 65.7% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.28 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 46.2% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.78 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-5.20 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at IND 30. 24-R.Manning to IND 28 for 2 yards (74-S.Sciullo)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 23–20 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 3–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Harrison
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2003-10-12

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–20 on 2003-10-12, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 13–3 halftime lead. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +9.40 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Carolina Panthers	3	0	14	3	3	23
Indianapolis Colts	0	13	0	7	0	20

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CAR 21

IND 28

IND 52

CAR 25

+3IND 30

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:35FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
3-0
(2:35) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:35TD
JMJ. Mungro
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
3-6
(13:35) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:33XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
3-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:24FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 21
Score
3-10
(8:24) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:19FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
3-13
(:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 14:07TD
Shaquan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
IND 28
Score
9-13
(14:07) 48-S.Davis up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 13:59XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-13
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:32TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
IND 52
Score
16-13
(10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:22XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
IND 7
Score
17-13
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:21FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
IND 5
Score
20-13
(11:21) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:51TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 25
Score
20-19
(:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:45XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
20-20
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CARCarolina Panthers
OT 9:26FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
IND 30
Score
23-20
(9:26) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
4J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +5.78 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.28 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
7D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.84 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 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

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+9.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (-5.20 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at IND 30. 24-R.Manning to IND 28 for 2 yards (74-S.Sciullo).

Biggest single play (+5.40 EPA): J. Delhomme — (10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 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) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.28 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.78 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.023	-0.063
Offensive success rate	47.8%	44.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.222	+0.133
Rush EPA/play	-0.110	-0.386
Defensive EPA/play	+0.063	-0.023
Defensive success rate	55.1%	52.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, +2.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -4.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro (Q2 13:35)
Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q3 14:07)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 10:32)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 0:51)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 2:35)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 8:24)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:19)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 11:21)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (OT 9:26)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q1 2:35) — (2:35) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 13:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q2 8:24) — (8:24) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 4 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) 48-S.Davis up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 13:59) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 52 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 7 (Q3 10:22) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:45) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Overtime: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (OT 9:26) — (9:26) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.1% · EPA +3.61]
Carolina Panthers (OT 9:26) — (9:26) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +1.42]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +5.40]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to IND 13 for 47 yards (20-M.Doss). [WPA +17.2% · EPA +5.16]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 48-S.Davis right tackle to IND 12 for 4 yards (28-I.Bashir). FUMBLES (28-I.Bashir), RECOVERED by IND-21-W.Harris at IND 12. 21-W.Harris to IND 12 for no gain (75-T.Steussie). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.24]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +5.40]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 48-S.Davis right tackle to IND 12 for 4 yards (28-I.Bashir). FUMBLES (28-I.Bashir), RECOVERED by IND-21-W.Harris at IND 12. 21-W.Harris to IND 12 for no gain (75-T.Steussie). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.24]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at IND 30. 24-R.Manning to IND 28 for 2 yards (74-S.Sciullo). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -5.20]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to IND 13 for 47 yards (20-M.Doss). [WPA +17.2% · EPA +5.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:35 · IND 11 · Score 3-0
(2:35) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · CAR 1 · Score 3-6
(13:35) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 13:33 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 8:24 · CAR 21 · Score 3-10
(8:24) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · CAR 4 · Score 3-13
(:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 14:07 · IND 28 · Score 9-13
(14:07) 48-S.Davis up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 13:59 · IND 2 · Score 10-13
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:32 · IND 52 · Score 16-13
(10:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:22 · IND 7 · Score 17-13
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 11:21 · IND 5 · Score 20-13
(11:21) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · CAR 25 · Score 20-19
(:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · CAR 2 · Score 20-20
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — OT 9:26 · IND 30 · Score 23-20
(9:26) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2003-10-12?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in Week 6, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q5: Carolina Panthers 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 23, Indianapolis Colts 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q2 13:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q3 14:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 10:32) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 0:51) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 2:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 8:24, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 11:21, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (OT 9:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 65.7% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.28 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 46.2% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.78 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-5.20 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at IND 30. 24-R.Manning to IND 28 for 2 yards (74-S.Sciullo)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L

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