Bengals 16–34 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2006

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 72.5% completion, +12.1% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +23.85 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.10 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.57 EPA): (10:29) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 34–16 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 10–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (9:09) 19-K.Larson punts 47 yards to IND 22, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 10-T.Wilkins MUFFS cat…
Game date: 2006-12-18

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–16 on 2006-12-18. Paul Manning posted a game-high +23.85 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	7	3	3	0	16
Indianapolis Colts	3	14	14	3	0	34

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 12

+1IND 2

CIN 18

+3CIN 26

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:03FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 12
Score
0-3
(8:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:05FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
IND 9
Score
3-3
(1:05) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:29TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
3-9
(10:29) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:25XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
3-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:55TD
Roschon Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 12
Score
9-10
(6:55) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:49XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:17TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
10-16
(:17) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:13XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:18FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
IND 12
Score
13-17
(9:18) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:40TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
13-23
(6:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:36XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
13-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:21TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 18
Score
13-30
(2:21) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:16XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
13-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:11FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
IND 10
Score
16-31
(13:11) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:30FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 26
Score
16-34
(5:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +23.85 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
4K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
5Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
6T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
7J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
8B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 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 (+23.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+2.57 EPA): (10:29) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.17 EPA): K. Larson — (9:09) 19-K.Larson punts 47 yards to IND 22, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 10-T.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-86-T.Stewart at IND 25. 86-T.Stewart to IND 25 for no gain (10-T.Wilkins).

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) · 40 dropbacks · 72.5% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +23.85 total EPA
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.007	+0.198
Offensive success rate	46.2%	57.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.117	+0.596
Rush EPA/play	-0.102	-0.351
Defensive EPA/play	-0.198	-0.007
Defensive success rate	42.2%	53.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +0.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +16.43 total EPA, 6 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) (Q2 10:29)
Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q2 6:55)
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:17)
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 6:40)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 2:21)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q1 1:05)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 9:18)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 13:11)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 5:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 6:49) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 6:40) — (6:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 2:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 19-K.Larson punts 47 yards to IND 22, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 10-T.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-86-T.Stewart at IND 25. 86-T.Stewart to IND 25 for no gain (10-T.Wilkins). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +5.17]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning scrambles up the middle to CIN 37 for 12 yards (59-L.Johnson). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.83]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 29-J.Addai up the middle to CIN 45 for no gain (90-J.Smith, 98-B.Robinson). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.23]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:51) — (12:51) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 48 for -9 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-92-A.McFarland at CIN 46. 92-A.McFarland to CIN 46 for no gain (65-E.Steinbach). Credit the Co [WPA -8.2% · EPA -4.77]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to IND 44 for 16 yards (25-N.Harper). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +1.69]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 19-K.Larson punts 47 yards to IND 22, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 10-T.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-86-T.Stewart at IND 25. 86-T.Stewart to IND 25 for no gain (10-T.Wilkins). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +5.17]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:51) — (12:51) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 48 for -9 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-92-A.McFarland at CIN 46. 92-A.McFarland to CIN 46 for no gain (65-E.Steinbach). Credit the Co [WPA -8.2% · EPA -4.77]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:53) — (:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 33-K.Watson to IND 24 for 46 yards (26-K.Hayden). [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.90]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 29-J.Addai up the middle to CIN 45 for no gain (90-J.Smith, 98-B.Robinson). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:03 · CIN 12 · Score 0-3
(8:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 1:05 · IND 9 · Score 3-3
(1:05) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:29 · CIN 4 · Score 3-9
(10:29) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · CIN 2 · Score 3-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:55 · IND 12 · Score 9-10
(6:55) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:49 · IND 2 · Score 10-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · CIN 3 · Score 10-16
(:17) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · CIN 2 · Score 10-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:18 · IND 12 · Score 13-17
(9:18) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:40 · CIN 1 · Score 13-23
(6:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:36 · CIN 2 · Score 13-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:21 · CIN 18 · Score 13-30
(2:21) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:16 · CIN 2 · Score 13-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 13:11 · IND 10 · Score 16-31
(13:11) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 5:30 · CIN 26 · Score 16-34
(5:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal 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.
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).
C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts on 2006-12-18?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-16 in Week 15, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 16, Indianapolis Colts 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 10:29) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 6:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:17) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 6:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 2:21) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 1:05, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 9:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 13:11, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 5:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 72.5% completion, +12.1% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +23.85 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.57 EPA): (10:29) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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