Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 20–17 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-12-03
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20–17 on 2006-12-03, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 14–10 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.01 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 2

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +16.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play - 3
V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.46 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 4
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 5
D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.09 EPA/play - 6
B. Fletcher · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 7

Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play - 8
B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.81 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 (+17.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+7.05 EPA): (4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +17.01 total EPA
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | +0.140 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.549 | +0.305 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.12, Tennessee Titans +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.14 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +9.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +10.49 total EPA, 4 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)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (V. Young pass) 
Tennessee Titans — Broderick Jones (V. Young pass)
Field goals
Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
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 TEN 68 (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 3:51) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 7:18) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 20 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 83-D.Bennett for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:11) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 10-V.Young pass short left to 81-B.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 12:24) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 42 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison pushed ob at TEN 12 for 60 yards (28-L.Thompson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) 10-V.Young pass deep middle intended for 80-B.Scaife INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Jackson at IND -1. 28-M.Jackson pushed ob at IND 23 for 24 yards (20-T.Henry). PENALTY on IND-28-M.Jackson, Taunting, 1
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:47) — (:47) 10-V.Young pass to 19-B.Wade to IND 41 for 18 yards (26-K.Hayden).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 59-P.Sirmon at TEN 35. 59-P.Sirmon to TEN 48 for 13 yards (78-T.Glenn).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) 10-V.Young pass deep middle intended for 80-B.Scaife INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Jackson at IND -1. 28-M.Jackson pushed ob at IND 23 for 24 yards (20-T.Henry). PENALTY on IND-28-M.Jackson, Taunting, 1
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 83-D.Bennett for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:01 · TEN 68 · Score 6-0
(4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:51 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:22 · TEN 2 · Score 13-0
(7:22) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:18 · TEN 2 · Score 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · IND 7 · Score 14-3
(1:53) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · IND 20 · Score 14-9
(:17) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 83-D.Bennett for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 12:29 · IND 9 · Score 14-16
(12:29) 10-V.Young pass short left to 81-B.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 12:24 · IND 2 · Score 14-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:41 · TEN 2 · Score 17-17
(2:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · IND 42 · Score 17-20
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans on 2006-12-03?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-17 in Week 13, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Tennessee Titans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 4:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q2 7:22) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (V. Young pass) (Q2 0:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Jones (V. Young pass) (Q4 12:29) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:41, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 67.7% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +17.01 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 48.4% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+7.05 EPA): (4:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 10-1 Now 10-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W