Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 27–20 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 17–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 30-C…
- Game date
- 2006-11-05
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 27–20 on 2006-11-05. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +17.78 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(4:33) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 114th career TD for Harrison, new Colts career record (Lenny Moore)
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(14:28) NE-50 Vrabel eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(9:59) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:19) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(7:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-88-M.Harrison, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(5:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(10:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(6:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:33TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 6-0
(4:33) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 114th career TD for Harrison, new Colts career record (Lenny Moore)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:30XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:28TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 7-6
(14:28) NE-50 Vrabel eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:59TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-7
(9:59) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:56XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:19TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 14-13
(4:19) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:14XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:50FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 17-14
(1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:00TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 23-14
(7:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-88-M.Harrison, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:56XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 24-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:27FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 24-17
(5:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:21FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 13
- Score
- 27-17
(10:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:03FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 27-20
(6:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +17.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.47 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play - 5B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 6
Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 7
Dillon Gabriel · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play - 8T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 2 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
Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving
Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+17.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +2.22 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+4.75 EPA): (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-M.Harrison to NE 29 for 44 yards (37-R.Harrison) [59-R.Colvin]. NE-37-R.Harrison was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-5.08 EPA): Paul Manning — (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at NE 14. 30-C.Scott to NE 46 for 32 yards (44-D.Clark).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +16.47 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.108 | -0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 55.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.392 | -0.173 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.077 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.013 | -0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.7% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.11 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +9.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -1.12 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)
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
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 NE 5 (Q1 4:33); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 4:30) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 14:28) — (14:28) NE-50 Vrabel eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 9:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q3 7:00); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 6:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 13 (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-M.Harrison to NE 29 for 44 yards (37-R.Harrison) [59-R.Colvin]. NE-37-R.Harrison was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 85-D.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND -6. 41-A.Bethea to IND 32 for 38 yards (72-M.Light).
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 33-K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by 59-C.June at IND 32. 59-C.June to IND 35 for 3 yards (33-K.Faulk).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 69 yards from NE 30 to IND 1. 10-T.Wilkins to NE 29 for 70 yards (99-M.Wright).
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:21) — (12:21) 28-C.Dillon up the middle to NE 31 for 4 yards (79-R.Brock, 54-F.Keiaho). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at NE 31. 79-R.Brock for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at NE 14. 30-C.Scott to NE 46 for 32 yards (44-D.Clark).
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:21) — (12:21) 28-C.Dillon up the middle to NE 31 for 4 yards (79-R.Brock, 54-F.Keiaho). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at NE 31. 79-R.Brock for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-M.Harrison to NE 29 for 44 yards (37-R.Harrison) [59-R.Colvin]. NE-37-R.Harrison was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 85-D.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND -6. 41-A.Bethea to IND 32 for 38 yards (72-M.Light).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:33 · NE 5 · Score 6-0
(4:33) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 114th career TD for Harrison, new Colts career record (Lenny Moore) - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 4:30 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 14:28 · IND 1 · Score 7-6
(14:28) NE-50 Vrabel eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 14:25 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:59 · NE 2 · Score 13-7
(9:59) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:56 · NE 2 · Score 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:19 · IND 4 · Score 14-13
(4:19) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:14 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:50 · NE 5 · Score 17-14
(1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:00 · NE 4 · Score 23-14
(7:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-88-M.Harrison, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:56 · NE 2 · Score 24-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 5:27 · IND 31 · Score 24-17
(5:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 10:21 · NE 13 · Score 27-17
(10:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:03 · IND 8 · Score 27-20
(6:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
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.
- Malik Harrison (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 New England Patriots on 2006-11-05?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 27-20 in Week 9, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, New England Patriots 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 4:33) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 14:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 9:59) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 4:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 7:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:50, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 5:27, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 10:21, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 47.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +16.47 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 51.3% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.75 EPA): (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-M.Harrison to NE 29 for 44 yards (37-R.Harrison) [59-R.Colvin]. NE-37-R.Harrison was injured during the play..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
New England Patriots
Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L
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