Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 49–24 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–35 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon at DEN -4.…
- Game date
- 2005-01-09
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 49–24 on 2005-01-09. Paul Manning posted a game-high +28.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 24 | |
| 14 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 49 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +28.81 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 2
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +19.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play - 3
Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.08 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 4
J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.43 EPA/play - 5

Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 6

Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 7
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play - 8

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 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 (+28.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-5.08 EPA): (11:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon at DEN -4. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.08 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +0.80 EPA/play · +28.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.181 | +0.479 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.8% | 64.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.318 | +0.800 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.479 | -0.181 |
| Defensive success rate | 35.1% | 46.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.48 vs +0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.18 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.48 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +14.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +36.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James 
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning 
Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass)
Denver Broncos — J. Putzier (Jack Plummer pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) 
Denver Broncos — Travis Bell
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
Field goals
Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 23-J.Mungro for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 7:23) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 32-E.James right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 0:38) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 8:11) — 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 14 (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 35 (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 9:01) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q3 1:17) — (1:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 1:10) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 43 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:48) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:45) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 33-D.Rhodes right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:02) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon at DEN -4. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark to DEN 5 for 31 yards (28-K.Kennedy, 59-D.Spragan).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard to DEN 5 for 25 yards (28-K.Kennedy, 56-A.Wilson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at DEN 32 for 14 yards (45-R.Alexander).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at DEN 49 for 27 yards (45-R.Alexander).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon at DEN -4. Touchback (87-R.Wayne).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 1:17) — (1:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 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 7:27 · DEN 2 · Score 0-6
(7:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 23-J.Mungro for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:23 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:41 · DEN 1 · Score 0-13
(:41) 32-E.James right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:38 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:16 · DEN 19 · Score 0-20
(8:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:11 · DEN 2 · Score 0-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 5:23 · IND 14 · Score 3-21
(5:23) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:37 · DEN 35 · Score 3-27
(4:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:29 · DEN 2 · Score 3-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · DEN 1 · Score 3-34
(:08) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · DEN 2 · Score 3-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:06 · IND 9 · Score 9-35
(9:06) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · IND 2 · Score 10-35
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:17 · IND 35 · Score 16-35
(1:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:10 · IND 2 · Score 17-35
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · DEN 43 · Score 17-41
(12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:48 · DEN 2 · Score 17-42
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · IND 1 · Score 23-42
(7:48) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:45 · IND 2 · Score 24-42
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · DEN 2 · Score 24-48
(2:08) 33-D.Rhodes right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:02 · DEN 2 · Score 24-49
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point 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.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2005-01-09?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 49-24 in Week 18, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Indianapolis Colts 21; Q3: Denver Broncos 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Indianapolis Colts 49.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (P. Manning pass) (Q1 7:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q1 0:41) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 8:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 4:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q2 0:08) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 9:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Putzier (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 1:17) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 12:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q4 7:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q4 2:08) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 5:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 63.2% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.08 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 75.0% completion, +0.80 EPA per dropback, +28.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-5.08 EPA): (11:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon at DEN -4. Touchback (87-R.Wayne)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W