Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–7 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Wayne
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2007-10-28
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Carolina Panthers 31–7 on 2007-10-28. R. Wayne posted a game-high +13.70 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(4:03) 26-D.Foster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:38) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(12:16) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Timeout #1 by CAR at 01:02.
(13:14) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:03TD DFD. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-6
(4:03) 26-D.Foster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:59XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:49FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-7
(:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:38TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 9-7
(1:38) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:33XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:16TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 16-7
(12:16) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:11XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:55TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 59
- Score
- 23-7
(4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:47XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 24-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:02TD Points+7
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 24-7
Timeout #1 by CAR at 01:02.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:14TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 30-7
(13:14) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:09XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 31-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +7.85 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.55 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play - 5
DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play - 6K. Keith · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7
Derek Carr · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 8Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 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
R. Wayne — IND · Receiving
R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+13.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.96 EPA per play.
R. Wayne's top snap (+5.51 EPA): (4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 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) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -9.3% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.85 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.232 | -0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.1% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.232 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 46.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -9.47 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +18.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — D. Foster
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 26-D.Foster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 3:59) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:33) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 12:16) — (12:16) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 12:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 59 (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone (Q3 1:02) — Timeout #1 by CAR at 01:02..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 13:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to CAR 20, Center-48-J.Snow. 10-R.Robinson to CAR 20 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-52-R.Guzman at CAR 20. 52-R.Guzman to CAR 20 for no gain (10-R.Robinson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 16-V.Testaverde pass short middle intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND -2. 41-A.Bethea to IND 6 for 8 yards (45-B.Hoover). PENALTY on IND-79-R.Brock, Illegal Block Above
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to CAR 38 for 23 yards (35-D.Cooper).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 86-B.Utecht to IND 25 for 11 yards (53-N.Diggs). FUMBLES (53-N.Diggs), RECOVERED by CAR-43-C.Harris at IND 30. 43-C.Harris to IND 25 for 5 yards. FUMB
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) 17-H.Smith punts 41 yards to CAR 20, Center-48-J.Snow. 10-R.Robinson to CAR 20 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-52-R.Guzman at CAR 20. 52-R.Guzman to CAR 20 for no gain (10-R.Robinson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:51) — (9:51) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-J.King to IND 20 for 10 yards (23-T.Jennings). FUMBLES (23-T.Jennings), RECOVERED by IND-21-B.Sanders at IND 20. 21-B.Sanders to IND 20 for no gain (87-J.King).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 4:03 · IND 3 · Score 0-6
(4:03) 26-D.Foster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:59 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 0:49 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
(:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:38 · CAR 2 · Score 9-7
(1:38) 29-J.Addai right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:33 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 12:16 · CAR 4 · Score 16-7
(12:16) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 12:11 · CAR 2 · Score 17-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 4:55 · CAR 59 · Score 23-7
(4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 4:47 · CAR 2 · Score 24-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q3 1:02 · Score 24-7
Timeout #1 by CAR at 01:02. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · CAR 12 · Score 30-7
(13:14) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 13:09 · CAR 2 · Score 31-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point 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.
- R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Derek Carr (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers on 2007-10-28?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Carolina Panthers 31-7 in Week 8, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 21, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Carolina Panthers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foster (Q1 4:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 1:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (P. Manning pass) (Q3 12:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 4:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q4 13:14) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 0:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 45.2% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.85 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Carolina Panthers), 57.1% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -5.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.51 EPA): (4:55) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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