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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2004 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Colts defeat Titans 31–17 in Week 2

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 31–17 Week 2 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 31 1–1 Winner
Final 31–17
Tennessee Titans 17 1–1
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
31–17
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 3–10 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
September 19, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 24/38 · 244 YDS · 2 TD +11.5 Fantasy Impact
  • E.James 21 CAR · 124 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 7 REC · 119 YDS · 1 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • D.Mason 8 REC · 104 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bennett 7 REC · 85 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McNair 25/43 · 232 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts30721031
Tennessee Titans7370017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

INDIndianapolis Colts
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 9:31TD
    Charles Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 20
    Score
    0-6

    (9:31) 29-C.Brown right guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 9:23XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    0-7

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:34FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 10
    Score
    3-7

    (4:34) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 7:15FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 21
    Score
    3-10

    (7:15) 1-G.Anderson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 11:22TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    9-10

    (11:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 11:18XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    10-10

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 7:45TD
    SMS. McNair

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    10-16

    (7:45) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 7:36XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-17

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00TD
    MPM. Pollard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 1
    Score
    16-17

    (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:56XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    17-17

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 7:34TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    23-17

    (7:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 7:31XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    24-17

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:36TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 30
    Score
    30-17

    (2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:29XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    31-17

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.49 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +10.17 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  6. 6S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.27 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  7. 7E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  8. 8B. 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.

StatIndianapolis ColtsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.316+0.062
Offensive success rate63.5%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 rate46.6%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

  • Charles BrownTennessee Titans — Charles Brown (Q1 9:31)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 11:22)
  • Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q3 7:45)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q4 7:34)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q4 2:36)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 4:34)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q2 7:15)
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 [WPA -13.5% · EPA -3.81]
  • 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). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +2.62]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +1.25]
  • 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). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.98]
  • 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). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.13]
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. [WPA +3.5% · EPA +5.38]
  • 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). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -4.23]
  • 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 [WPA -13.5% · EPA -3.81]
  • 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). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · IND 20 · Score 0-6
    (9:31) 29-C.Brown right guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 7:45 · IND 1 · Score 10-16
    (7:45) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:34 · TEN 4 · Score 23-17
    (7:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. 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.
  13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · TEN 30 · Score 30-17
    (2:36) 32-E.James left end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. 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