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.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.24 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 2
D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 3
D. Wilcox · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 4

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 5
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 6
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 7
B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play - 8

Chris 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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.183 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 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 rate | 62.2% | 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

Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — B. Utecht (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — C. June
Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (Alex Wright pass)
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley to BAL 28 for 28 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 32-E.James left guard to BAL 34 for no gain (52-R.Lewis, 92-M.Kemoeatu).
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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