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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 34 | |
| 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +23.99 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 2
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +15.69 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 3

Markquese Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +8.67 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 4
Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +7.52 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 5

Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 6

Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 7
C. Sapp · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 8
D. 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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.323 | +0.255 |
| Offensive success rate | 62.8% | 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 rate | 50.0% | 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
Denver Broncos — Jack Plummer 
Denver Broncos — Johnny Walker Jr. (Jack Plummer pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) 
Denver Broncos — Markquese Bell 
Denver Broncos — Markquese Bell
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
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 (
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 20-M.Bell right guard pushed ob at IND 32 for 48 yards (41-A.Bethea).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 37-C.Sapp up the middle to IND 1 for 28 yards (95-Da.Reid).
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).
- 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 (
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · IND 1 · Score 3-6
(11:19) 16-J.Plummer right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:01 · IND 1 · Score 20-20
(:01) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:57 · IND 1 · Score 23-27
(6:57) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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