Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 45–28 LA
- Halftime
- LA 20–14 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. James
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:51) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 30. 59-C.J…
- Game date
- 2005-10-17
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the LA 45–28 on 2005-10-17, overcoming LA's 20–14 halftime lead. E. James posted a game-high +11.82 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | |
| 0 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +11.82 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 2
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +7.94 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 3
K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play - 4
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 5
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play - 6
M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +4.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 7

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 8
T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 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
E. James — IND · Rushing
E. James posted the highest total EPA (+11.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
E. James's top snap (+1.58 EPA): (3:21) 32-E.James left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): M. Bulger — (12:51) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 30. 59-C.June to LA 34 for 36 yards (82-C.Cleeland).LA-10-M.Bulger was injured during the play. He is Out.
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) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.94 total EPA
Jeremiah Martin (LA) · 22 dropbacks · 77.3% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -4.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.9% | 59.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.012 | +0.221 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.415 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.9% | 41.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +13.42 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- LA: 11 drives, -0.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

LA — Shedrick Jackson
LA — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
LA — C. Cleeland (Jeremiah Martin pass)
Field goals
LA — Jordan Wilkins
LA — Jordan Wilkins
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 17–0. LA found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 12:04) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the IND 57 (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 3:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 9:44) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:57) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; LA connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 32-E.James left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 3:16) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–8. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:58) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:25) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:12) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; LA found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 11-J.Martin pass to 82-C.Cleeland for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 3:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-M.Faulk rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 39 for -1 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-25-N.Harper at LA 42. 25-N.Harper to LA 35 for 7 yards (67-A.McCollum). LA - Jackson cr
- LA (Q3 3:11) — (3:11) 11-J.Martin pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at LA 24. 59-C.June to LA 14 for 10 yards (39-S.Jackson).
- LA (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to IND 35 for 36 yards (25-N.Harper, 42-J.David).
- LA (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:04) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 63 yards from LA 30 to IND 7. 33-D.Rhodes MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-25-M.Furrey at IND 16. 25-M.Furrey to IND 16 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 30. 59-C.June to LA 34 for 36 yards (82-C.Cleeland).LA-10-M.Bulger was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:04) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 63 yards from LA 30 to IND 7. 33-D.Rhodes MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-25-M.Furrey at IND 16. 25-M.Furrey to IND 16 for no gain (33-D.Rhodes).
- LA (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 11-J.Martin pass intended for 83-K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at LA 40. 25-N.Harper to LA 19 for 21 yards (67-A.McCollum).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
LA TD (+6) — Q1 12:11 · IND 21 · Score 6-0
(12:11) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q1 12:04 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LA FG (+3) — Q1 8:21 · IND 11 · Score 10-0
(8:21) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LA TD (+6) — Q1 3:39 · IND 57 · Score 16-0
(3:39) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q1 3:31 · IND 2 · Score 17-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:48 · LA 1 · Score 17-6
(9:48) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:44 · LA 2 · Score 17-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LA 3 · Score 17-13
(2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:35 · IND 31 · Score 20-14
(:35) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · LA 4 · Score 20-17
(10:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:21 · LA 8 · Score 20-23
(3:21) 32-E.James left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:16 · LA 2 · Score 20-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LA 1 · Score 20-30
(15:00) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:58 · LA 2 · Score 20-31
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · LA 6 · Score 20-37
(9:29) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · LA 2 · Score 20-38
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:19 · LA 1 · Score 20-44
(8:19) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:12 · LA 2 · Score 20-45
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 3:34 · IND 9 · Score 26-45
(3:34) 11-J.Martin pass to 82-C.Cleeland for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA Safety (+2) — Q4 3:28 · IND 2 · Score 28-45
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-M.Faulk rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- E. James (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Indianapolis Colts on 2005-10-17?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the LA 45-28 in Week 6, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: LA 17, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: LA 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: LA 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: LA 8, Indianapolis Colts 21; Final: LA 28, Indianapolis Colts 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Indianapolis Colts?
LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 12:11) LA touchdown — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 3:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 9:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 3:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 9:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 8:19) LA touchdown — C. Cleeland (J. Martin pass) (Q4 3:34) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 8:21, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 61.1% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.94 total passing EPA. Jeremiah Martin (LA), 77.3% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -4.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Indianapolis Colts?
E. James (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.82 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+1.58 EPA): (3:21) 32-E.James left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W