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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2005 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2005 Week 5 Recap

Colts defeat 49ers 28–3 in Week 5

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 28–3 Week 5 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 28 5–0 Winner
Final 28–3
San Francisco 49ers 3 1–4
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
28–3
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 14–0 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
October 9, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 23/33 · 245 YDS · 1 TD +13.4 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 6 REC · 59 YDS +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 6 REC · 75 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • K.Barlow 18 CAR · 99 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Morton 1 REC · 13 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Frank Gore Jr.
    Frank Gore Jr. 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts77014028
San Francisco 49ers003003

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:46TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 6
    Score
    6-0

    (7:46) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:41XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:36TD
    CJC. June

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:29XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 9:46FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 12
    Score
    14-3

    (9:46) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 4
    Score
    20-3

    (15:00) 32-E.James right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:55XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    21-3

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

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 6:09TD
    TWT. Walters

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 18
    Score
    27-3

    (6:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 12.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 5:58XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    28-3

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +13.37 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play
  5. 5Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  6. 6E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  8. 8D. 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 SmithArian 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.

StatIndianapolis ColtsSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play+0.081-0.304
Offensive success rate51.3%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 rate63.0%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 (Q1 7:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — C. June (Q2 6:36)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q4 15:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — T. Walters (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 6:09)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q3 9:46)
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 [WPA -13.8% · EPA -6.91]
  • 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. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -6.73]
  • 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). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.91]
  • 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). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.53]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 32-E.James right tackle to SF 14 for 33 yards (33-T.Parrish). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.24]
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 [WPA -13.8% · EPA -6.91]
  • 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. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -6.73]
  • 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). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.92]
  • 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). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.91]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:46 · SF 6 · Score 6-0
    (7:46) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 4 · Score 20-3
    (15:00) 32-E.James right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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