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NFL · Conf. Championship · February 4, 2007 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears: 2006 Conf. Championship Recap

Colts defeat Bears 29–17 in Conf. Championship

R.Wayne led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 29–17 Conf. Championship finish.

Indianapolis Colts 29 16–4 Winner
Final 29–17
Chicago Bears 17 15–4
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
29–17
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 16–14 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Wayne
Game date
February 4, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 2 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 5 REC · 59 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Paul Manning 25/39 · 239 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Malik Muhammad 3 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 6 REC · 64 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Berrian 4 REC · 38 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 29–17 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 16–14 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Wayne
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(11:59) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden…
Game date
2007-02-04

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29–17 on 2007-02-04. R. Wayne posted a game-high +7.64 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Indianapolis Colts61067029
Chicago Bears14030017

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 15:00TD
    DHD. Hester

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    0-6

    4-A.Vinatieri kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to CHI 8. 23-D.Hester for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 14:46XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 6:58TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 53
    Score
    6-7

    (6:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:40TD
    MMMalik Muhammad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 4
    Score
    6-13

    (4:40) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 87-M.Muhammad for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:34XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    6-14

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:21FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 11
    Score
    9-14

    (11:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:15TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 1
    Score
    15-14

    (6:15) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:09XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    16-14

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 7:30FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    19-14

    (7:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 3:20FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    22-14

    (3:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. Penalty on CHI-35-To.Johnson, Running Into the Kicker, declined.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 1:18FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 26
    Score
    22-17

    (1:18) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 11:59TD
    KHK. Hayden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 62
    Score
    28-17

    (11:59) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at IND 44. 26-K.Hayden for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CHI at 11:44.)

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 11:44XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    29-17

    4-A.Vinatieri 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. 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.82 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.94 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  6. 6Dean ClarkDean Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 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

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+7.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.82 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+6.30 EPA): (6:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.60 EPA): R. Grossman — (11:59) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at IND 44. 26-K.Hayden for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CHI at 11:4

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) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.94 total EPA
  • R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.9% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -14.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.031-0.261
Offensive success rate44.2%47.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.101-0.495
Rush EPA/play-0.124-0.576
Defensive EPA/play+0.261+0.031
Defensive success rate52.3%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.26 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -16.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -3.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Chicago Bears — D. Hester (Q1 15:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 6:58)
  • Chicago Bears — Malik Muhammad (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 4:40)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q2 6:15)
  • Indianapolis Colts — K. Hayden (Q4 11:59)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 11:21)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:30)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 3:20)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 1:18)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q1 15:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to CHI 8. 23-D.Hester for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 14:46) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 53 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 87-M.Muhammad for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 4:34) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 6:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:20); Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 62 (Q4 11:59); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 11:44) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at IND 44. 26-K.Hayden for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CHI at 11:4 [WPA -27.4% · EPA -8.60]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to CHI 8. 23-D.Hester for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.99]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) 18-P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 39, RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at CHI 41. 97-M.Anderson to CHI 43 for 2 yards (71-R.Diem). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.99]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) 8-R.Grossman FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 36, RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at CHI 35. 79-R.Brock to CHI 35 for no gain (63-R.Garza). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -4.21]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 81-B.Fletcher to CHI 37 for 6 yards (33-C.Tillman). FUMBLES (33-C.Tillman), RECOVERED by CHI-33-C.Tillman at CHI 36. 33-C.Tillman to CHI 36 [WPA -17.9% · EPA -3.38]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at IND 44. 26-K.Hayden for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CHI at 11:4 [WPA -27.4% · EPA -8.60]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to CHI 8. 23-D.Hester for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.99]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +6.30]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) 18-P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 39, RECOVERED by CHI-97-M.Anderson at CHI 41. 97-M.Anderson to CHI 43 for 2 yards (71-R.Diem). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.99]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · IND 30 · Score 0-6
    4-A.Vinatieri kicks 62 yards from IND 30 to CHI 8. 23-D.Hester for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 14:46 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · CHI 53 · Score 6-7
    (6:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · IND 4 · Score 6-13
    (4:40) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 87-M.Muhammad for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:34 · IND 2 · Score 6-14
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:21 · CHI 11 · Score 9-14
    (11:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:15 · CHI 1 · Score 15-14
    (6:15) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:09 · CHI 2 · Score 16-14
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:30 · CHI 6 · Score 19-14
    (7:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 3:20 · CHI 2 · Score 22-14
    (3:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. Penalty on CHI-35-To.Johnson, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
  11. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 1:18 · IND 26 · Score 22-17
    (1:18) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
  12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:59 · IND 62 · Score 28-17
    (11:59) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at IND 44. 26-K.Hayden for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CHI at 11:4
  13. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:44 · CHI 2 · Score 29-17
    4-A.Vinatieri 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.
  • R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • R. Grossman (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears on 2007-02-04?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29-17 in Conf. Championship, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 6, Chicago Bears 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 6, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 29, Chicago Bears 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (Q1 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q1 6:58) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Muhammad (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 4:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q2 6:15) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Hayden (Q4 11:59) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 11:21, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:30, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 3:20, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 1:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 64.1% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.94 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 66.7% completion, +7.9% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -14.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+6.30 EPA): (6:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 15-4 Now 16-4 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 15-3 Now 15-4 L

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