Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–17 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 3–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-09-19
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31–17 on 2004-09-19, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 10–3 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +11.49 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.49 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 2
E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +10.17 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 3
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 4
D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 5
D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 6
S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.27 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 7
E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 8
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 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 (+11.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-3.81 EPA): (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to TEN 27 for 5 yards (92-A.Haynesworth). FUMBLES (92-A.Haynesworth), RECOVERED by TEN-21-S.Rolle at TEN 27. 21-S.Rolle to TEN 32 for 5 yards (63-J.Saturday)
Biggest single play (+5.38 EPA): E. James — (2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.27 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.316 | +0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 63.5% | 53.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.305 | +0.032 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.484 | +0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.316 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.6% | 36.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.32 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.06 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +23.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +5.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — Charles Brown
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 20 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 29-C.Brown right guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 9:23) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q1 4:34) — (4:34) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 1-G.Anderson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 11:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 7:36) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:56) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:31) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 30 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:29) — 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 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to TEN 27 for 5 yards (92-A.Haynesworth). FUMBLES (92-A.Haynesworth), RECOVERED by TEN-21-S.Rolle at TEN 27. 21-S.Rolle to TEN 32 for 5 y
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison pushed ob at TEN 33 for 34 yards (21-S.Rolle).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley to TEN 20 for 13 yards (53-K.Bulluck).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 24 for 44 yards (31-L.Schulters).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at IND 30 for -11 yards (99-B.Scioli). FUMBLES (99-B.Scioli), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at IND 39. 98-R.Mathis to TEN 35 for 26 yards (76-J.Mathews).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to TEN 27 for 5 yards (92-A.Haynesworth). FUMBLES (92-A.Haynesworth), RECOVERED by TEN-21-S.Rolle at TEN 27. 21-S.Rolle to TEN 32 for 5 y
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 24 for 44 yards (31-L.Schulters).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · IND 20 · Score 0-6
(9:31) 29-C.Brown right guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 9:23 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 4:34 · TEN 10 · Score 3-7
(4:34) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 7:15 · IND 21 · Score 3-10
(7:15) 1-G.Anderson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:22 · TEN 5 · Score 9-10
(11:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:18 · TEN 2 · Score 10-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 7:45 · IND 1 · Score 10-16
(7:45) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 7:36 · IND 2 · Score 10-17
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 1 · Score 16-17
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · TEN 2 · Score 17-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:34 · TEN 4 · Score 23-17
(7:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 7:31 · TEN 2 · Score 24-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · TEN 30 · Score 30-17
(2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · TEN 2 · Score 31-17
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 Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans on 2004-09-19?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31-17 in Week 2, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 21, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Tennessee Titans 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q1 9:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:22) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q3 7:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 7:34) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 2:36) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 4:34, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 7:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 58.1% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.27 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.2% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.81 EPA): (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to TEN 27 for 5 yards (92-A.Haynesworth). FUMBLES (92-A.Haynesworth), RECOVERED by TEN-21-S.Rolle at TEN 27. 21-S.Rol.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L