Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 41–10 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 27–3 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. James
- Top passer
- C. Krenzel
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 31…
- Game date
- 2004-11-21
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 41–10 on 2004-11-21. E. James posted a game-high +12.38 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 41 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +12.38 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 2
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play - 3
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.90 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 4

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 5
A. Peterson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play - 6
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 7
B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play - 8

Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 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
E. James — IND · Rushing
E. James posted the highest total EPA (+12.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
E. James's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (13:56) 32-E.James right end to CHI 22 for 40 yards (43-M.Green, 21-R.McQuarters).
Biggest single play (-6.64 EPA): Paul Manning — (12:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI -2. 31-N.Vasher to CHI 28 for 30 yards (63-J.Saturday).
Quarterback report card
C. Krenzel led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
C. Krenzel (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -0.41 EPA/play · -12.68 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.261 | -0.183 |
| Offensive success rate | 60.0% | 37.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.245 | -0.362 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.375 | -0.416 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.183 | -0.261 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.8% | 40.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.26 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, -14.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +22.20 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Chicago Bears — D. Lyman (C. Krenzel pass)
Field goals
Chicago Bears — P. Edinger
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 9:05) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) 2-P.Edinger 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 20–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 14:04) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 16 (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 5:41) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 27 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 8:26) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 11 (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 32-E.James left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 0:42) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 89-D.Lyman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:37) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 84-B.Wade to CHI 27 for 3 yards (29-J.Jefferson). FUMBLES (29-J.Jefferson), RECOVERED by IND-59-C.June at CHI 28. 59-C.June to CHI 29 for -1 yards (88-D.Clark).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) 20-T.Jones right end to IND 34 for -2 yards (50-D.Thornton, 94-R.Morris).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) 2-P.Edinger 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 16-C.Krenzel right guard to CHI 32 for no gain (29-J.Jefferson, 50-D.Thornton). Measurement.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at CHI -2. 31-N.Vasher to CHI 28 for 30 yards (63-J.Saturday).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 16-C.Krenzel FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 9, RECOVERED by IND-96-J.Williams at CHI 13. 96-J.Williams to CHI 13 for no gain (57-O.Kreutz).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 84-B.Wade to CHI 27 for 3 yards (29-J.Jefferson). FUMBLES (29-J.Jefferson), RECOVERED by IND-59-C.June at CHI 28. 59-C.June to CHI 29 for -1 yards (88-D.Clark).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:11 · CHI 14 · Score 6-0
(9:11) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:05 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 2:18 · IND 34 · Score 7-3
(2:18) 2-P.Edinger 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 14:12 · CHI 35 · Score 13-3
(14:12) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:04 · CHI 2 · Score 14-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:01 · CHI 16 · Score 17-3
(11:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · CHI 10 · Score 23-3
(5:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:41 · CHI 2 · Score 24-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:03 · CHI 2 · Score 27-3
(1:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:34 · CHI 27 · Score 33-3
(8:34) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · CHI 2 · Score 34-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:48 · CHI 11 · Score 40-3
(:48) 32-E.James left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:42 · CHI 2 · Score 41-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 1:43 · IND 2 · Score 41-9
(1:43) 16-C.Krenzel pass to 89-D.Lyman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 1:37 · IND 2 · Score 41-10
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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.
- E. James (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears on 2004-11-21?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 41-10 in Week 11, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 20, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 41, Chicago Bears 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q1 9:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 14:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:34) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 0:48) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Lyman (C. Krenzel pass) (Q4 1:43) Chicago Bears field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 2:18, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:01, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 1:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
C. Krenzel (Chicago Bears), 45.2% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -12.68 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 58.6% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
E. James (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.38 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (13:56) 32-E.James right end to CHI 22 for 40 yards (43-M.Green, 21-R.McQuarters)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L