Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 33–14 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–20 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jack Plummer
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-01-02
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 33–14 on 2005-01-02. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +9.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(7:21) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
(5:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
(4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:53) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
(7:10) 16-J.Plummer right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
(2:24) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
(5:45) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:21TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 6-0
(7:21) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:17XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:23TD ALA. LeliePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 38
- Score
- 7-6
(4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:14XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:17FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 26
- Score
- 7-10
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:53TD PHP. HapePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-16
(5:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:49XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:59TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 71
- Score
- 13-17
(4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:47XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:53FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 14-20
(:53) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 14-26
(7:10) 16-J.Plummer right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:03XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-27
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:24FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 14-30
(2:24) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:45FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 14-33
(5:45) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.48 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 3A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 5J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 6J. Sorgi · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8P. Hape · Denver Broncos · 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
Jack Plummer — DEN · Passing
Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+9.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
Jack Plummer's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.66 EPA): J. Sorgi — (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.48 total EPA
- J. Sorgi (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.327 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.730 | -0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.160 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 56.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.16 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +14.09 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -3.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (J. Sorgi pass)
- Denver Broncos — A. Lelie (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — P. Hape (Jack Plummer pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (J. Sorgi pass)
- Denver Broncos — Jack Plummer
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 7:17) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 38 (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 4:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 5:49) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 71 (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:47) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) 16-J.Plummer right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 7:03) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) Direction change 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 4 for -4 yards (31-K.Herndon). FUMBLES (31-K.Herndon), RECOVERED by DEN-31-K.Herndon at IND 4. 31-K.Herndon to IND 4 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi sacked at IND 26 for -8 yards (98-R.Hayward).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 88-M.Harrison to DEN 34 for 9 yards (24-C.Bailey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) Direction change 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 4 for -4 yards (31-K.Herndon). FUMBLES (31-K.Herndon), RECOVERED by DEN-31-K.Herndon at IND 4. 31-K.Herndon to IND 4 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 34-R.Droughns left tackle pushed ob at IND 31 for 41 yards (38-G.Sapp).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · DEN 7 · Score 6-0
(7:21) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:17 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 4:23 · IND 38 · Score 7-6
(4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 4:14 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 12:17 · IND 26 · Score 7-10
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 5:53 · IND 2 · Score 7-16
(5:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:49 · IND 2 · Score 7-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:59 · DEN 71 · Score 13-17
(4:59) (Shotgun) 12-J.Sorgi pass to 87-R.Wayne for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:47 · DEN 2 · Score 14-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · IND 5 · Score 14-20
(:53) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:10 · IND 5 · Score 14-26
(7:10) 16-J.Plummer right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:03 · IND 2 · Score 14-27
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 2:24 · IND 22 · Score 14-30
(2:24) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:45 · IND 22 · Score 14-33
(5:45) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos on 2005-01-02?
The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 33-14 in Week 17, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Denver Broncos 13; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Denver Broncos 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 14, Denver Broncos 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (J. Sorgi pass) (Q1 7:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Lelie (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 4:23) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Hape (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 5:53) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (J. Sorgi pass) (Q2 4:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Plummer (Q3 7:10) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 12:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 2:24, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 5:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 54.8% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.48 total passing EPA. J. Sorgi (Indianapolis Colts), 59.3% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (4:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
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