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NFL · Week 11 · November 19, 2006 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2006 Week 11 Recap

Cowboys defeat Colts 21–14 in Week 11

R.Wayne led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 14–21 Week 11 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 14 9–1
Final 14–21
Dallas Cowboys 21 6–4 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
14–21
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–0 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Wayne
Game date
November 19, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 7 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +13.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 6 REC · 94 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Utecht 2 REC · 18 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Glenn 6 REC · 78 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 4 REC · 70 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Romo 19/25 · 231 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 21–14 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–0 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Wayne
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 5…
Game date
2006-11-19

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 21–14 on 2006-11-19, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 7–0 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +13.22 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts7700014
Dallas Cowboys07140021

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:16TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 23
    Score
    6-0

    (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:10XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 14:23TD
    KBK. Burnett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 69
    Score
    7-6

    (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first career interception.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 14:09XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:14TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 4
    Score
    13-7

    (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:09XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:40TD
    MBM. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    14-13

    (11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:36XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-14

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:04TD
    MBM. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    14-20

    (6:04) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:00XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-21

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.75 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  5. 5Justin JonesJustin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  6. 6Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  8. 8Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.29 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 (+13.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+4.42 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.73 EPA): Paul Manning — (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first

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) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.22 total EPA
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 25 dropbacks · 76.0% completion · +19.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.076+0.007
Offensive success rate46.8%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.196+0.190
Rush EPA/play+0.058-0.020
Defensive EPA/play-0.007+0.076
Defensive success rate49.4%53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +0.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -5.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:16)
  • Dallas Cowboys — K. Burnett (Q3 14:23)
  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 5:14)
  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 11:40)
  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 6:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 69 (Q3 14:23); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 14:09) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 11:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 6:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first [WPA -23.9% · EPA -6.73]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +4.42]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +1.40]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 21-J.Jones to IND 1 for 15 yards (59-C.June). Screen pass left side. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +2.37]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete. Pass thrown incomplete back of the end zone left side. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first [WPA -23.9% · EPA -6.73]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +4.42]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 47 for -7 yards (90-J.Ratliff). FUMBLES (90-J.Ratliff), RECOVERED by DAL-56-B.James at DAL 43. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by IND at 04:1 [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.31]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 1. 31-R.Williams to DAL 7 for 6 yards (57-D.Gandy). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.21]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · DAL 23 · Score 6-0
    (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 14:23 · DAL 69 · Score 7-6
    (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first
  4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 14:09 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · DAL 4 · Score 13-7
    (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:09 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:40 · IND 5 · Score 14-13
    (11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:36 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:04 · IND 1 · Score 14-20
    (6:04) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys on 2006-11-19?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 21-14 in Week 11, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 14, Dallas Cowboys 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Burnett (Q3 14:23) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q3 5:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 11:40) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 6:04) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 47.6% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.22 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 76.0% completion, +19.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.42 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 9-0 Now 9-1 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W