Colts 3–20 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Wild Card, 2004

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.22 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.1% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.11 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 20–3 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 3–6 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Dillon
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (7:55) 28-C.Dillon up the middle pushed ob at IND 1 for 27 yards (28-I.Bashir).
Game date: 2005-01-16

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 20–3 on 2005-01-16. C. Dillon posted a game-high +4.86 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	0	0	0	0	3
New England Patriots	6	7	7	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 13

+3NE 5

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:46FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
IND 6
Score
0-3
(10:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:01FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
IND 13
Score
0-6
(8:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:02FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
NE 5
Score
3-6
(:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:37TD
DGD. Givens
Points+6
Yard line
IND 5
Score
3-12
(1:37) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd career playoff TD reception for Givens, tying Stanley Morgan for Patriot career record.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:30XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
3-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:21TD
TBT. Brady
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
3-19
(7:21) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:10XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
3-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Dillon · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.86 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
3B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
4Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
5D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.11 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7C. Fauria · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
8P. Pass · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 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

C. Dillon — NE · Rushing

C. Dillon posted the highest total EPA (+4.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

C. Dillon's top snap (+3.44 EPA): (7:55) 28-C.Dillon up the middle pushed ob at IND 1 for 27 yards (28-I.Bashir).

Quarterback report card

Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.22 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.136	+0.085
Offensive success rate	50.0%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.175	+0.068
Rush EPA/play	-0.280	+0.119
Defensive EPA/play	-0.085	+0.136
Defensive success rate	59.5%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.09 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -10.06 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 10 drives, +7.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q3 1:37)
New England Patriots — T. Brady (Q4 7:21)

Field goals

New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q2 10:46)
New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:01)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 1:37); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 1:30) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q1 0:52) — (:52) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten pushed ob at IND 34 for 12 yards (42-J.David, 27-V.Hutchins). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.64]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 33-D.Rhodes to NE 41 for -2 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-54-T.Bruschi at NE 41. 54-T.Bruschi to NE 41 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.17]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison ran ob at NE 49 for 18 yards. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.84]
New England Patriots (Q2 14:29) — (14:29) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens to IND 22 for 9 yards (58-G.Brackett). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 32-E.James to NE 22 for 7 yards (95-R.Phifer). PENALTY on IND-73-J.Scott, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 29 - No Play. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -1.24]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 28-C.Dillon up the middle pushed ob at IND 1 for 27 yards (28-I.Bashir). [WPA +2.5% · EPA +3.44]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to IND 32 for 12 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by NE-54-T.Bruschi at IND 35. 54-T.Bruschi to IND 35 for no gain [WPA -0.9% · EPA -3.21]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 33-D.Rhodes to NE 41 for -2 yards (54-T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (54-T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-54-T.Bruschi at NE 41. 54-T.Bruschi to NE 41 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.17]
New England Patriots (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 28-C.Dillon right end pushed ob at IND 19 for 42 yards (28-I.Bashir). 3rd longest run from scrimmage in Patriots' playoff history. [WPA +5.0% · EPA +3.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 10:46 · IND 6 · Score 0-3
(10:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:01 · IND 13 · Score 0-6
(8:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NE 5 · Score 3-6
(:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · IND 5 · Score 3-12
(1:37) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd career playoff TD reception for Givens, tying Stanley Morgan for Patriot career record.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:30 · IND 2 · Score 3-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:21 · IND 1 · Score 3-19
(7:21) NE 50-Vrabel & 71-Hochstein eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:10 · IND 2 · Score 3-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
C. Dillon (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2005-01-16?

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-3 in Wild Card, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 6; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q3 1:37) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q4 7:21) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 10:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:01, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.22 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.1% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

C. Dillon (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.86 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.44 EPA): (7:55) 28-C.Dillon up the middle pushed ob at IND 1 for 27 yards (28-I.Bashir)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 13-4 Now 13-5 L

New England Patriots

Entered 14-2 Now 15-2 W

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