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NFL · Week 8 · October 29, 2006 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Colts defeat Broncos 34–31 in Week 8

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 34–31 Week 8 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 34 7–0 Winner
Final 34–31
Denver Broncos 31 5–2
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
34–31
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 6–14 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
October 29, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 32/40 · 347 YDS · 3 TD +24.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 10 REC · 138 YDS · 3 TD +15.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 6 REC · 68 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Markquese Bell
    Markquese Bell 15 CAR · 136 YDS · 2 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Plummer
    Jack Plummer 13/25 · 185 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Johnny Walker Jr.
    Johnny Walker Jr. 4 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 34–31 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 6–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 87-D.Kircus pushed ob at IND 37 for 45 ya…
Game date
2006-10-29

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 34–31 on 2006-10-29, overcoming Denver Broncos's 14–6 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +23.99 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts331414034
Denver Broncos014710031

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 1:50FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 24
    Score
    3-0

    (1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 11:19TD
    Jack Plummer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    3-6

    (11:19) 16-J.Plummer right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 11:16XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    3-7

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 5:14FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 12
    Score
    6-7

    (5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:27TD
    Johnny Walker Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    6-13

    (:27) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:22XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    6-14

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 12:08TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 12
    Score
    12-14

    (12:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 12:04XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    13-14

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

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:59TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 5
    Score
    19-14

    (8:59) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 8:54XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    20-14

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

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 0:01TD
    Markquese Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    20-20

    (:01) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 0:00XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    20-21

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 11:41FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 30
    Score
    23-21

    (11:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 6:57TD
    Markquese Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    23-27

    (6:57) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 6:54XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    23-28

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  16. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 3:41TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 19
    Score
    29-28

    (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 3:35Safety
    PMPaul Manning

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    31-28

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  18. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:54FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 31
    Score
    31-31

    (1:54) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  19. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 0:06FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 18
    Score
    34-31

    (:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 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).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +23.99 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +15.69 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  3. 3Markquese BellMarkquese Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +8.67 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  4. 4Jack PlummerJack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +7.52 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  5. 5Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  6. 6Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Sapp · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Kircus · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.42 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 (+23.99) 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 (+3.33 EPA): (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+4.42 EPA): Jack Plummer — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 87-D.Kircus pushed ob at IND 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Bethea).

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 · 80.0% completion · +20.7% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +23.99 total EPA
  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +7.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play+0.323+0.255
Offensive success rate62.8%50.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.554+0.301
Rush EPA/play-0.019+0.359
Defensive EPA/play-0.255-0.323
Defensive success rate50.0%37.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.26 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +19.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +25.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jack PlummerDenver Broncos — Jack Plummer (Q2 11:19)
  • Johnny Walker Jr.Denver Broncos — Johnny Walker Jr. (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 0:27)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 12:08)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 8:59)
  • Markquese BellDenver Broncos — Markquese Bell (Q3 0:01)
  • Markquese BellDenver Broncos — Markquese Bell (Q4 6:57)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 3:41)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:50)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 5:14)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:41)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 1:54)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 16-J.Plummer right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:16) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q2 5:14) — (5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:22) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 12:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 0:01) — (:01) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 0:00) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 6:54) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:35) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q3 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 12 for -5 yards (sack split by 58-G.Brackett and 93-D.Freeney). Play Challenged by IND and REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 12 for -5 yards ( [WPA -17.2% · EPA -3.76]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 20-M.Bell right guard pushed ob at IND 32 for 48 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +2.88]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +3.33]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 87-D.Kircus pushed ob at IND 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +4.42]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 37-C.Sapp up the middle to IND 1 for 28 yards (95-Da.Reid). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +2.87]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 87-D.Kircus pushed ob at IND 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +4.42]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 12 for -5 yards (sack split by 58-G.Brackett and 93-D.Freeney). Play Challenged by IND and REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 12 for -5 yards ( [WPA -17.2% · EPA -3.76]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.33]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +3.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 1:50 · DEN 24 · Score 3-0
    (1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  2. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · IND 1 · Score 3-6
    (11:19) 16-J.Plummer right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:16 · IND 2 · Score 3-7
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 5:14 · DEN 12 · Score 6-7
    (5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · IND 15 · Score 6-13
    (:27) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · IND 2 · Score 6-14
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 12:08 · DEN 12 · Score 12-14
    (12:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 12:04 · DEN 2 · Score 13-14
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · DEN 5 · Score 19-14
    (8:59) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:54 · DEN 2 · Score 20-14
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:01 · IND 1 · Score 20-20
    (:01) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · IND 2 · Score 20-21
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  13. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 11:41 · DEN 30 · Score 23-21
    (11:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  14. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:57 · IND 1 · Score 23-27
    (6:57) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · IND 2 · Score 23-28
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  16. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · DEN 19 · Score 29-28
    (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 3:35 · DEN 2 · Score 31-28
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  18. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · IND 31 · Score 31-31
    (1:54) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  19. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · DEN 18 · Score 34-31
    (:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 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.
  • 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 Denver Broncos on 2006-10-29?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 34-31 in Week 8, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 34, Denver Broncos 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Plummer (Q2 11:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Walker (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 0:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 12:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Bell (Q3 0:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Bell (Q4 6:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 3:41) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:50, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 5:14, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:41, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 80.0% completion, +20.7% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +23.99 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 52.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +7.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L