Broncos 20–38 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2007

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.0% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.23 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 59.1% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.12 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice]..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 38–20 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 13–14 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (11:04) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Jackson …
Game date: 2007-09-30

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 38–20 on 2007-09-30. Paul Manning posted a game-high +11.23 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	10	3	7	0	0	20
Indianapolis Colts	0	14	14	10	0	38

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3IND 17

DEN 14

DEN 9

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:36FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
IND 17
Score
3-0
(11:36) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:26TD
BMB. Marshall
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
9-0
(2:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:19XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:29TD
JAJ. Addai
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 14
Score
10-6
(14:29) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:23XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:32FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
IND 4
Score
13-7
(8:32) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:55TD
Dean Clark
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 9
Score
13-13
(3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:49XP
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.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:48TD
PMPaul Manning
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
13-20
(11:48) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:46XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
13-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:59TD
Dean Clark
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
13-27
(8:59) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:55XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
13-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:13TD
JCJ. Cutler
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
19-28
(1:13) 6-J.Cutler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:10XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
20-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:00TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
20-34
(11:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:56XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
20-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:38FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
20-38
(2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 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).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
3J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +8.67 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
4S. Young · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
6B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
7K. Keith · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8Derrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 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 (+11.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.03 EPA): (3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].

Biggest single play (-4.24 EPA): J. Cutler — (11:04) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Jackson at DEN 24. 28-M.Jackson to DEN 24 for no gain (15-B.Marshall).

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) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.23 total EPA
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.135	+0.318
Offensive success rate	54.2%	64.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.051	+0.387
Rush EPA/play	+0.212	+0.325
Defensive EPA/play	-0.318	-0.135
Defensive success rate	35.4%	45.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.32 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +9.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +26.05 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 2:26)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q2 14:29)
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 3:55)
Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning (Q3 11:48)
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 8:59)
Denver Broncos — J. Cutler (Q3 1:13)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 11:00)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q1 11:36)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 8:32)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q1 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 2:19) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q2 14:29) — (14:29) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 14:23) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q2 8:32) — (8:32) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 11:48) — (11:48) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) 6-J.Cutler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 1:10) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice]. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.03]
Denver Broncos (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) 35-S.Young left end to IND 9 for 32 yards (26-K.Hayden). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:29) — (14:29) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.98]
Denver Broncos (Q1 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.92]
Denver Broncos (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Jackson at DEN 24. 28-M.Jackson to DEN 24 for no gain (15-B.Marshall). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.24]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Jackson at DEN 24. 28-M.Jackson to DEN 24 for no gain (15-B.Marshall). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.24]
Denver Broncos (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) 35-S.Young left end to IND 9 for 32 yards (26-K.Hayden). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice]. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.03]
Denver Broncos (Q1 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.92]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 11:36 · IND 17 · Score 3-0
(11:36) 1-J.Elam 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 2:26 · IND 7 · Score 9-0
(2:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 2:19 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 14:29 · DEN 14 · Score 10-6
(14:29) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:23 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 8:32 · IND 4 · Score 13-7
(8:32) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 3:55 · DEN 9 · Score 13-13
(3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice].
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 3:49 · 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 11:48 · DEN 1 · Score 13-20
(11:48) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · DEN 2 · Score 13-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · DEN 3 · Score 13-27
(8:59) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · DEN 2 · Score 13-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:13 · IND 2 · Score 19-28
(1:13) 6-J.Cutler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:10 · IND 2 · Score 20-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:00 · DEN 5 · Score 20-34
(11:00) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:56 · DEN 2 · Score 20-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:38 · DEN 4 · Score 20-38
(2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 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.
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 Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2007-09-30?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 38-20 in Week 4, 2007.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Indianapolis Colts 38.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 2:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 14:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 3:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q3 11:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Cutler (Q3 1:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q4 11:00) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 11:36, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 8:32, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.0% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.23 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 59.1% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.12 total passing EPA.

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

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (3:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-S.Rice]..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2007 Week 4 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

Top fantasy performers · Colts

Quick answer

Game summary