Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–20 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 7–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 88-K.Brady INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Br…
- Game date
- 2007-11-04
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–20 on 2007-11-04, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 13–7 halftime lead. Riley Moss posted a game-high +15.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(3:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(12:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(7:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(9:50) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(3:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-K.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:05FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 0-3
(3:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:06TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 6-3
(12:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:37FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 7-6
(7:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:28TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 73
- Score
- 7-12
(:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:13XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:26FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 10-13
(2:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:50TD PMPaul ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 10-19
(9:50) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:42XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:04TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 16-20
(8:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:59XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:21TD KFKeldric FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 23-20
(3:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-K.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:15XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 24-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +15.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 2J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.45 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.72 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8D. Stallworth · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 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
Riley Moss — NE · Receiving
Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+15.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+4.58 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 81-R.Moss to IND 3 for 55 yards (41-A.Bethea). IND-21-B.Sanders was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Penalty on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive Pass Interference,
Biggest single play (-6.74 EPA): T. Brady — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 88-K.Brady INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 25. 58-G.Brackett ran ob at NE 47 for 28 yards. PENALTY on NE-72-M.Light, Unsportsmanlike Conduc
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.45 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.170 | +0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.154 | -0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -2.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +4.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Riley Moss (T. Brady pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Keldric Faulk (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- 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 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 12:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q2 7:37) — (7:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 73 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 9:42) — 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 3 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:59) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-K.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:15) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 88-K.Brady INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 25. 58-G.Brackett ran ob at NE 47 for 28 yards. PENALTY on NE-72-M.Light, Unsportsmanlike Conduc
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 18-D.Stallworth pushed ob at IND 13 for 33 yards (41-A.Bethea).
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-K.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 81-R.Moss to IND 3 for 55 yards (41-A.Bethea). IND-21-B.Sanders was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Penalty on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 88-K.Brady INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 25. 58-G.Brackett ran ob at NE 47 for 28 yards. PENALTY on NE-72-M.Light, Unsportsmanlike Conduc
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison at IND 32. 37-R.Harrison to IND 30 for 2 yards (87-R.Wayne).
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 81-R.Moss to IND 3 for 55 yards (41-A.Bethea). IND-21-B.Sanders was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Penalty on IND-41-A.Bethea, Defensive
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:05 · NE 3 · Score 0-3
(3:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:06 · IND 4 · Score 6-3
(12:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:00 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 7:37 · NE 7 · Score 7-6
(7:37) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · NE 73 · Score 7-12
(:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · NE 2 · Score 7-13
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 2:26 · IND 16 · Score 10-13
(2:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:50 · NE 1 · Score 10-19
(9:50) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:42 · NE 2 · Score 10-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:04 · IND 3 · Score 16-20
(8:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:59 · IND 2 · Score 17-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:21 · IND 13 · Score 23-20
(3:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-K.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:15 · IND 2 · Score 24-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Riley Moss (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts on 2007-11-04?
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-20 in Week 9, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: New England Patriots 24, Indianapolis Colts 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Moss (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:06) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q4 9:50) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q4 8:04) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Faulk (T. Brady pass) (Q4 3:21) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 3:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 7:37, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 2:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.3% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.45 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 47.1% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
Riley Moss (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.58 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 81-R.Moss to IND 3 for 55 yards (41-A.Bethea). IND-21-B.Sanders was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Penalty on IND-41.
Was New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New England Patriots won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-0 Now 7-1 L
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