Steelers 7–26 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2005

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-6.29 EPA): (3:21) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at IND 43. 43-T.Polamalu to IND 7 for 36 yards (81-B.Fletcher)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 26–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 7–16 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Harrison
Top passer: B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play: (3:21) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at IND 43…
Game date: 2005-11-28

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–7 on 2005-11-28. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +7.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	0	0	0	0	7
Indianapolis Colts	10	6	7	3	0	26

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

PIT 80

+1PIT 2

IND 12

+1IND 2

+3PIT 30

+3PIT 26

+1PIT 2

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 13:26TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 80
Score
0-6
(13:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 13:16XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
0-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:11FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 11
Score
0-10
(6:11) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:18TD
HWH. Ward
Points+6
Yard line
IND 12
Score
6-10
(1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:14XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:27FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 30
Score
7-13
(5:27) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:04FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 26
Score
7-16
(:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:51TD
BFB. Fletcher
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 12
Score
7-22
(11:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-B.Fletcher for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:47XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
7-23
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on PIT-81-S.Morey, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:41FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 10
Score
7-26
(1:41) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
4B. Fletcher · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
5Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.43 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
6Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
8Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 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

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+7.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.79 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (-6.29 EPA): (3:21) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at IND 43. 43-T.Polamalu to IND 7 for 36 yards (81-B.Fletcher).

Quarterback report card

B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.57 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.218	+0.015
Offensive success rate	37.7%	41.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.083	+0.118
Rush EPA/play	-0.386	-0.118
Defensive EPA/play	-0.015	+0.218
Defensive success rate	58.2%	62.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +1.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -16.77 total EPA, 1 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) (Q1 13:26)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:18)
Indianapolis Colts — B. Fletcher (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 11:51)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:11)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 5:27)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:04)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 80 (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 13:16) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 1:14) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-B.Fletcher for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 11:47).

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +5.87]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 3-J.Reed 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.80]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at IND 43. 43-T.Polamalu to IND 7 for 36 yards (81-B.Fletcher). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -6.29]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Doss at IND 32. 20-M.Doss to IND 40 for 8 yards (64-J.Hartings). PENALTY on PIT-64-J.Hartings, Low Block, 15 yards, e [WPA -9.3% · EPA -1.49]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.48]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at IND 43. 43-T.Polamalu to IND 7 for 36 yards (81-B.Fletcher). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -6.29]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +5.87]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) 3-J.Reed 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.80]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson to IND 46 for 35 yards (20-M.Doss). [WPA +2.7% · EPA +3.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 13:26 · PIT 80 · Score 0-6
(13:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 13:16 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 6:11 · PIT 11 · Score 0-10
(6:11) 13-M.Vanderjagt 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:18 · IND 12 · Score 6-10
(1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:14 · IND 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 5:27 · PIT 30 · Score 7-13
(5:27) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PIT 26 · Score 7-16
(:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:51 · PIT 12 · Score 7-22
(11:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-B.Fletcher for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:47 · PIT 2 · Score 7-23
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. PENALTY on PIT-81-S.Morey, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:41 · PIT 10 · Score 7-26
(1:41) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal 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.
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2005-11-28?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 in Week 12, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 13:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Fletcher (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:51) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:11, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 5:27, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.57 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.7% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-6.29 EPA): (3:21) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at IND 43. 43-T.Polamalu to IND 7 for 36 yards (81-B.Fletcher)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W

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