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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2005 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Colts defeat Ravens 24–7 in Week 1

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 24–7 Week 1 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 24 1–0 Winner
Final 24–7
Baltimore Ravens 7 0–1
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
24–7
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 3–0 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
September 11, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 21/38 · 254 YDS · 2 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 6 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 7 REC · 83 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 8 REC · 99 YDS +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Wilcox 8 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Moore
    Chris Moore 2 REC · 36 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 24–7 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 3–0 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(2:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 83-D.Wilcox INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at BAL …
Game date
2005-09-11

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Baltimore Ravens 24–7 on 2005-09-11. Paul Manning posted a game-high +9.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts31470024
Baltimore Ravens007007

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:18FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    3-0

    (:18) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:48TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 28
    Score
    9-0

    (8:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:43XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    10-0

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

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:14TD
    BUB. Utecht

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 26
    Score
    16-0

    (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass to 47-B.Utecht for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:08XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    17-0

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

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:44TD
    CJC. June

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 77
    Score
    23-0

    (2:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 83-D.Wilcox INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at BAL 30. 59-C.June for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:39XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    24-0

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:20TD
    DWD. Wilcox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 17
    Score
    24-6

    (:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:13XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    24-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.24 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Wilcox · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play
  8. 8Chris MooreChris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 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 (+9.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (8:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.75 EPA): Alex Wright — (2:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 83-D.Wilcox INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at BAL 30. 59-C.June for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.24 total EPA
  • Alex WrightAlex Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.030-0.183
Offensive success rate45.1%37.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.243-0.197
Rush EPA/play-0.137-0.095
Defensive EPA/play+0.183-0.030
Defensive success rate62.2%54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -17.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +2.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 8:48)
  • Indianapolis Colts — B. Utecht (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 5:14)
  • Indianapolis Colts — C. June (Q4 2:44)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (Alex Wright pass) (Q4 0:20)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:18)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 8:43) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass to 47-B.Utecht for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 5:08) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 77 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 83-D.Wilcox INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at BAL 30. 59-C.June for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 2:39) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 17 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:13) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.72]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -2.22]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -2.35]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley to BAL 28 for 28 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.65]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 32-E.James left guard to BAL 34 for no gain (52-R.Lewis, 92-M.Kemoeatu). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 83-D.Wilcox INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at BAL 30. 59-C.June for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -7.75]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 2-A.Wright sacked at IND 40 for -8 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 44. 79-R.Brock to BAL 41 for 15 yards (75-J.Ogden, 29-C.Taylor). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.18]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 89-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 1. 58-G.Brackett to IND 32 for 31 yards (68-K.Vincent). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -4.36]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.94]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · BAL 2 · Score 3-0
    (:18) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:48 · BAL 28 · Score 9-0
    (8:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:43 · BAL 2 · Score 10-0
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · BAL 26 · Score 16-0
    (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass to 47-B.Utecht for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:08 · BAL 2 · Score 17-0
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · IND 77 · Score 23-0
    (2:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 83-D.Wilcox INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at BAL 30. 59-C.June for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · BAL 2 · Score 24-0
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · IND 17 · Score 24-6
    (:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · IND 2 · Score 24-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

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 Baltimore Ravens on 2005-09-11?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-7 in Week 1, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Baltimore Ravens 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Utecht (P. Manning pass) (Q3 5:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. June (Q4 2:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Wilcox (A. Wright pass) (Q4 0:20) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 55.3% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.24 total passing EPA. Alex Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 57.6% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (8:48) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Now 1-0 W

Baltimore Ravens

Now 0-1 L