Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 21–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Gonzalez
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards,…
- Game date
- 2007-12-16
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21–14 on 2007-12-16. A. Gonzalez posted a game-high +8.42 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:11) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 89-R.Curry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(10:33) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-J.Addai rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:02FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 4
- Score
- 3-0
(10:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:01TD TRT. RushingPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 63
- Score
- 9-0
(9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:42XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:11TD RCR. CurryPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 10-6
(3:11) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 89-R.Curry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:06XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:09FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 13-7
(8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:33TD JFJ. FargasPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-13
(10:33) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:29XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:57TD AGA. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 20
- Score
- 19-14
(4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:49Safety JAJ. AddaiPoints+2
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-J.Addai rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 4Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.29 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 6D. Aromashodu · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 7
Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 8J. McCown · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +1.98 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.08 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
A. Gonzalez — IND · Receiving
A. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+8.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
A. Gonzalez's top snap (+2.74 EPA): (4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.67 EPA): S. Lechler — (9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.29 total EPA
- J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +1.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 53.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +6.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -3.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Rushing
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Curry (J. McCown pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Fargas
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Gonzalez (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 63 (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 8:42) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 89-R.Curry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 3:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q3 8:09) — (8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 10:29) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 20 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 4:49) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-J.Addai rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Colts' Captains: #18 P.Manning, #43 M.Giordano, #58 G.Brackett
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 12-J.McCown pass incomplete short right to 84-J.Porter.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short right to 86-B.Utecht (53-T.Howard).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 80-D.Aromashodu to LV 19 for 28 yards (23-C.Carr, 26-S.Routt).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:31) — (4:31) 25-J.Fargas right end to IND 40 for no gain (54-F.Keiaho).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 10:02 · LV 4 · Score 3-0
(10:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:01 · IND 63 · Score 9-0
(9:01) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 34-T.Rushing for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · LV 2 · Score 10-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 3:11 · IND 3 · Score 10-6
(3:11) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 89-R.Curry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 3:06 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 8:09 · LV 1 · Score 13-7
(8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:33 · IND 2 · Score 13-13
(10:33) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:29 · IND 2 · Score 13-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · LV 20 · Score 19-14
(4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 4:49 · LV 2 · Score 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-J.Addai rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- A. Gonzalez (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2007-12-16?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-14 in Week 15, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 8, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 21, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Rushing (Q1 9:01) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Curry (J. McCown pass) (Q2 3:11) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Fargas (Q4 10:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Gonzalez (P. Manning pass) (Q4 4:57) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 10:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 8:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -8.6% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.29 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +1.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
A. Gonzalez (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.74 EPA): (4:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
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