Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 28–3 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–0 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), …
- Game date
- 2005-10-09
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 28–3 on 2005-10-09. Paul Manning posted a game-high +13.37 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +13.37 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 2
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play - 3
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 4
T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play - 5

Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 6
E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 7
K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 8
D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 5 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
Paul Manning — IND · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+13.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12.
Biggest single play (-6.91 EPA): E. James — (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), RECOVERED by SF-20-M.Adams at SF 0. Touchback. 1-yard of loose ball yardage. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld
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) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.37 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -0.85 EPA/play · -26.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.081 | -0.304 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.405 | -0.854 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.099 | +0.077 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.304 | -0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.30 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +6.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -22.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
Indianapolis Colts — C. June
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Indianapolis Colts — T. Walters (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q1 7:46) — (7:46) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 7:41) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 80 (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 6:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 32-E.James right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 14:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 5:58) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), RECOVERED by SF-20-M.Adams at SF 0. Touchback. 1-yard of loose ball yardage. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 18-O.Amey INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 29. 59-C.June to IND 44 for 15 yards (65-J.Smiley).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 50-D.Smith at SF 40. 50-D.Smith to IND 47 for 13 yards (44-D.Clark).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 32-E.James right tackle to SF 14 for 33 yards (33-T.Parrish).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 32-E.James right guard to SF 1 for 1 yard (53-J.Ulbrich). FUMBLES (53-J.Ulbrich), RECOVERED by SF-20-M.Adams at SF 0. Touchback. 1-yard of loose ball yardage. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 35 for -6 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-75-L.Tripplett at SF 35. 75-L.Tripplett to SF 35 for no gain (67-A.Clement).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 18-O.Amey INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 29. 59-C.June to IND 44 for 15 yards (65-J.Smiley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:46 · SF 6 · Score 6-0
(7:46) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:41 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:36 · IND 80 · Score 13-0
(6:36) 11-A.Smith pass intended for 85-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at SF 24. 59-C.June for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:29 · SF 2 · Score 14-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 9:46 · IND 12 · Score 14-3
(9:46) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 4 · Score 20-3
(15:00) 32-E.James right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · SF 2 · Score 21-3
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · SF 18 · Score 27-3
(6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · SF 2 · Score 28-3
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 Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers on 2005-10-09?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 28-3 in Week 5, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 28, San Francisco 49ers 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 7:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. June (Q2 6:36) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Walters (P. Manning pass) (Q4 6:09) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 9:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.7% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.37 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 29.0% completion, -0.85 EPA per dropback, -26.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L