Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 38–31 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 21–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to KC 8. 82-D.Hall for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-01-11
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38–31 on 2004-01-11. Paul Manning posted a game-high +27.84 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 38 | |
| 3 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +27.84 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 2
Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +14.40 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 3
E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.32 EPA/play - 4
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 5
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 6

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 7
E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.96 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 8

Derick Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.50 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 (+27.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.05 EPA): (9:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.24 EPA): M. Vanderjagt — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to KC 8. 82-D.Hall for 92 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) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +0.90 EPA/play · +27.84 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +14.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.481 | +0.337 |
| Offensive success rate | 62.3% | 57.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.898 | +0.508 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.155 | +0.090 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.481 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.1% | 37.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.48 vs +0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.48 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.34 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +37.07 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 8 drives, +25.63 total EPA, 5 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)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James 
Kansas City Chiefs — Derick Hall (Taylen Green pass)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Lopienski (Paul Manning pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Derick Hall
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
Field goals
Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
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 KC 29 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 9:20) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) 8-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 32-E.James up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 0:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:35) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 36-T.Lopienski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 4:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 5:26) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 1:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q3 1:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to KC 8. 82-D.Hall for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 1:35) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 11:14) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:22) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to KC 8. 82-D.Hall for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 32-E.James left end to KC 27 for 15 yards (22-D.McCleon).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall to IND 18 for 10 yards (92-C.Bratzke).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to KC 8. 82-D.Hall for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to IND 1 for 6 yards (50-D.Thornton).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to IND 40 for 19 yards (27-D.Macklin).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · KC 29 · Score 6-0
(9:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 3:38 · IND 4 · Score 7-3
(3:38) 8-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · KC 11 · Score 13-3
(:42) 32-E.James up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · KC 2 · Score 14-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:40 · IND 9 · Score 14-9
(8:40) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:35 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:34 · KC 2 · Score 20-10
(4:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 36-T.Lopienski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:29 · KC 2 · Score 21-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 10:08 · KC 27 · Score 24-10
(10:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 5:29 · IND 1 · Score 24-16
(5:29) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 5:26 · IND 2 · Score 24-17
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:53 · KC 19 · Score 30-17
(1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 1:48 · KC 2 · Score 31-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:48 · IND 30 · Score 31-23
13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to KC 8. 82-D.Hall for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:35 · IND 2 · Score 31-24
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:18 · KC 1 · Score 37-24
(11:18) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:14 · KC 2 · Score 38-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:25 · IND 1 · Score 38-30
(4:25) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:22 · IND 2 · Score 38-31
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
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.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2004-01-11?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-31 in Wild Card, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 38, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 9:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q1 0:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (T. Green pass) (Q2 8:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Lopienski (P. Manning pass) (Q2 4:34) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 5:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 1:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (Q3 1:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 11:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 4:25) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 3:38, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 10:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 71.0% completion, +0.90 EPA per dropback, +27.84 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 58.1% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +14.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.05 EPA): (9:28) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 13-4 Now 14-4 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 13-3 Now 13-4 L