Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 40–21 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 21–7 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sander…
- Game date
- 2005-11-07
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 40–21 on 2005-11-07. Paul Manning posted a game-high +26.34 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 40 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.)
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:33TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 6-0
(12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:30XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:57TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 7-6
(5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:52XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:54TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-7
(11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:50XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:14TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 20-7
(:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:09XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:41TD DRD. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 27-7
(8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:36XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 28-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 28-13
(5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:46XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 28-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:49FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 31-14
(4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:02FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 34-14
(14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:22TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 34-20
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:15XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 34-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:00TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 40-21
(6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.)
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +26.34 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.04 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 7D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 8B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 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 (+26.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.26 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay).
Biggest single play (-4.92 EPA): C. Dillon — (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sanders), RECOVERED by IND-42-J.David at IND 22. 42-J.David to IND 27 for 5 yards (82-D.Graham).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +0.64 EPA/play · +26.34 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.350 | +0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.9% | 51.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.642 | +0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.471 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.350 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.6% | 42.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.35 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +33.23 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +9.50 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)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
- New England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Trent Brown (T. Brady pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 12:30) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 5:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 11:50) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:09) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q3 8:41) — (8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 8:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 5:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q3 4:49) — (4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 2 (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 10:15) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sanders), RECOVERED by IND-42-J.David at IND 22. 42-J.David to IND 27 for 5 yards (82-D.Graham).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay).
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens pushed ob at IND 31 for 35 yards (42-J.David).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:35) — (5:35) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 35 for -12 yards (79-R.Brock). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), recovered by NE-68-T.Ashworth at NE 29. 68-T.Ashworth to NE 29 for no gain (79-R.Brock).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 28-C.Dillon left tackle to IND 18 for -1 yards (21-B.Sanders). FUMBLES (21-B.Sanders), RECOVERED by IND-42-J.David at IND 22. 42-J.David to IND 27 for 5 yards (82-D.Graham).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks onside 8 yards from NE 30 to NE 38. 29-J.Jefferson pushed ob at NE 27 for 11 yards (27-E.Hobbs). PENALTY on NE, Offside on Free Kick, 5 yards, enforced at NE 27.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:33 · NE 1 · Score 6-0
(12:33) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:30 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:57 · IND 16 · Score 7-6
(5:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:52 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:54 · NE 2 · Score 13-7
(11:54) (No Huddle) 32-E.James right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:50 · NE 2 · Score 14-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · NE 10 · Score 20-7
(:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · NE 2 · Score 21-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:41 · NE 4 · Score 27-7
(8:41) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:36 · NE 2 · Score 28-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:56 · IND 31 · Score 28-13
(5:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:46 · IND 2 · Score 28-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:49 · NE 17 · Score 31-14
(4:49) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 14:02 · NE 2 · Score 34-14
(14:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · IND 19 · Score 34-20
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · IND 2 · Score 34-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:00 · NE 30 · Score 40-21
(6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by NE at 05:53.)
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 New England Patriots on 2005-11-07?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 40-21 in Week 9, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, New England Patriots 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 9, New England Patriots 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 40, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 12:33) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 11:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q3 8:41) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:56) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q4 10:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 6:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 4:49, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 14:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 68.3% completion, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +26.34 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 62.9% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+4.26 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to NE 9 for 48 yards (22-A.Samuel, 21-R.Gay)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
New England Patriots
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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