Dolphins 22–27 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2006

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 56.4% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.88 total passing EPA. C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins), 47.4% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.97 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 27–22 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 6–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (4:39) 29-J.Addai FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 47, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 47. 99-…
Game date: 2006-12-31

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27–22 on 2006-12-31. Paul Manning posted a game-high +15.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	3	6	10	0	22
Indianapolis Colts	0	17	3	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3IND 20

MIA 11

+3MIA 28

+3IND 24

+3MIA 16

+3IND 16

MIA 27

+1IND 2

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:52FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 10
Score
3-0
(7:52) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:47TD
DKD. Klecko
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
3-6
(12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 61-D.Klecko for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:40XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:35FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 20
Score
6-7
(1:35) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:26TD
PMPaul Manning
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
6-13
(:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:19XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
6-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:02FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 28
Score
6-17
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 13:22FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 24
Score
9-17
(13:22) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:40FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
9-20
(7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:14FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 9
Score
12-20
(2:14) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:42FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 16
Score
15-20
(12:42) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:12TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 27
Score
15-26
(10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:07XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
15-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:15TD
RMR. McMichael
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
21-27
(3:15) 17-C.Lemon pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:11XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
22-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +15.88 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
3Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
4R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
5R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
6M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
7J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
8W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 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 (+15.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.73 EPA): J. Addai — (4:39) 29-J.Addai FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 47, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 47. 99-J.Taylor to IND 39 for 14 yards (87-R.Wayne).

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 · 56.4% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +15.88 total EPA
C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.101	+0.089
Offensive success rate	48.1%	47.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.078	+0.407
Rush EPA/play	+0.085	-0.255
Defensive EPA/play	-0.089	-0.101
Defensive success rate	52.8%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.10, Indianapolis Colts +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.09 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +8.20 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — D. Klecko (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 12:47)
Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning (Q2 0:26)
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 10:12)
Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (C. Lemon pass) (Q4 3:15)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q1 7:52)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 1:35)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q3 13:22)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:40)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q3 2:14)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 12:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 61-D.Klecko for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 12:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:07) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 17-C.Lemon pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:11) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 17-C.Lemon pass incomplete deep left to 83-W.Welker. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -0.64]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 17-H.Smith punts 39 yards to MIA 20, Center-48-J.Snow. 83-W.Welker to MIA 20 for no gain (53-K.O'Neil). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -0.29]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:46) — (14:46) 17-H.Smith punts 56 yards to MIA 29, Center-48-J.Snow. 83-W.Welker to MIA 37 for 8 yards (53-K.O'Neil, 54-F.Keiaho). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +0.64]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.80]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 17-C.Lemon pass deep left to 81-R.McMichael to IND 26 for 17 yards (58-G.Brackett) [59-C.June]. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +1.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 29-J.Addai FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 47, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 47. 99-J.Taylor to IND 39 for 14 yards (87-R.Wayne). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -5.73]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 23-R.Brown up the middle to IND 28 for 47 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.37]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.80]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 7:52 · IND 10 · Score 3-0
(7:52) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 12:47 · MIA 2 · Score 3-6
(12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 61-D.Klecko for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:40 · MIA 2 · Score 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · IND 20 · Score 6-7
(1:35) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · MIA 11 · Score 6-13
(:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · MIA 2 · Score 6-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIA 28 · Score 6-17
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 13:22 · IND 24 · Score 9-17
(13:22) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:40 · MIA 16 · Score 9-20
(7:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 2:14 · IND 9 · Score 12-20
(2:14) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 12:42 · IND 16 · Score 15-20
(12:42) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:12 · MIA 27 · Score 15-26
(10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:07 · MIA 2 · Score 15-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · IND 6 · Score 21-27
(3:15) 17-C.Lemon pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · IND 2 · Score 22-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.

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.
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 Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2006-12-31?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27-22 in Week 17, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q3: Miami Dolphins 6, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 22, Indianapolis Colts 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Klecko (P. Manning pass) (Q2 12:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q2 0:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 10:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (C. Lemon pass) (Q4 3:15) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 7:52, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 13:22, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:40, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 2:14, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 12:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 56.4% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.88 total passing EPA. C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins), 47.4% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.97 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (10:12) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2006 Week 17 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

Top fantasy performers · Colts

Quick answer

Game summary