Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 45–31 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 17–35 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:54) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-09-26
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 45–31 on 2004-09-26. Paul Manning posted a game-high +26.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 | |
| 21 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +26.55 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 2
B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.46 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 3
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.80 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 4

Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.32 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 5
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 6
D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 7

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 8
W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 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 (+26.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.35 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.85 EPA): B. Favre — (6:54) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +17.46 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.60 EPA/play · +26.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.209 | +0.262 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.3% | 57.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.307 | +0.604 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.262 | -0.209 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.6% | 44.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.21 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.26 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +19.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +24.62 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass)
Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro (Paul Manning pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass)
Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Field goals
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–14. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 36 (Q1 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 12 (Q1 13:15) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 36 (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 8:39) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 28 (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 6:59) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 79 (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 6:43) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 34 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 4:11) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 27 (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 13:43) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 23-J.Mungro for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:57) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 9:59) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 27 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 13:12) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:49) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker to GB 49 for 6 yards (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by IND-25-N.Harper at IND 47. 25-N.Harper to GB 36 for 17 yards (65-M.Tauscher).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker to GB 49 for 6 yards (42-J.David). FUMBLES (42-J.David), RECOVERED by IND-25-N.Harper at IND 47. 25-N.Harper to GB 36 for 17 yards (65-M.Tauscher).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 13:20 · GB 36 · Score 0-6
(13:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 13:15 · GB 12 · Score 0-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 8:46 · IND 36 · Score 6-7
(8:46) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:39 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:04 · GB 28 · Score 7-13
(7:04) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 6:59 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:54 · IND 79 · Score 13-14
(6:54) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 6:43 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:16 · GB 34 · Score 14-20
(4:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 4:11 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:49 · GB 27 · Score 14-27
(13:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 13:43 · GB 2 · Score 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 9:38 · IND 19 · Score 17-28
(9:38) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · GB 1 · Score 17-34
(1:02) 18-P.Manning pass to 23-J.Mungro for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · GB 2 · Score 17-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:03 · IND 12 · Score 23-35
(10:03) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 9:59 · IND 2 · Score 24-35
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:39 · GB 27 · Score 24-38
(13:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · IND 27 · Score 30-38
(13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:12 · IND 2 · Score 31-38
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · GB 1 · Score 31-44
(1:55) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · GB 2 · Score 31-45
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 Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2004-09-26?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 45-31 in Week 3, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Indianapolis Colts 21; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Indianapolis Colts 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q1 13:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q1 8:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 7:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q1 6:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 4:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 13:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (P. Manning pass) (Q2 1:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 13:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 1:55) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 9:38, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 13:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 63.8% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +17.46 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.6% completion, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +26.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.35 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W