Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 24–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 14–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Wayne
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor defle…
- Game date
- 2008-11-09
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–20 on 2008-11-09, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 17–14 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +10.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(9:10) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(13:23) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(:09) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(3:10) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 38-D.Rhodes for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:10TD Malachi MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:10) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:07XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:52TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 65
- Score
- 6-7
(7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:41XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:23TD Malachi MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 7-13
(13:23) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:21XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:22FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 24
- Score
- 7-17
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:09TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-17
(:09) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:18FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 18
- Score
- 17-17
(8:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:01FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 17-20
(8:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:10TD DRD. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 17
- Score
- 23-20
(3:10) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 38-D.Rhodes for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:04XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 24-20
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 · +10.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.88 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 5Malachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 7M. Spaeth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 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 (+10.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.
R. Wayne's top snap (+5.95 EPA): (7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.70 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.098 | +0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.206 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 55.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.10 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Malachi Moore
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Malachi Moore
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 9:10) — (9:10) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 9:07) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 65 (Q1 7:52); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 7:41) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 13:23) — (13:23) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 13:21) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 38-D.Rhodes for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 3:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jennings at PIT 38. 23-T.Jennings to PIT 32 for 6 yards (7-B.Roethlisberger).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Bullitt at IND -6. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 38-D.Rhodes for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 86-H.Ward to IND 1 for 41 yards (21-B.Sanders; 41-A.Bethea). flea-flicker play, #21 Moore tosses ball back to #7 Roethlisberger
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jennings at PIT 38. 23-T.Jennings to PIT 32 for 6 yards (7-B.Roethlisberger).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at PIT 32. 31-K.Ratliff to PIT 30 for 2 yards (49-S.McHugh).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:10 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(9:10) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:07 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:52 · PIT 65 · Score 6-7
(7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:41 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:23 · IND 1 · Score 7-13
(13:23) #78 Starks reports as eligible receiver 21-M.Moore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:21 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:22 · IND 24 · Score 7-17
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · PIT 2 · Score 13-17
(:09) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 2 · Score 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 8:18 · PIT 18 · Score 17-17
(8:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:01 · IND 6 · Score 17-20
(8:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · PIT 17 · Score 23-20
(3:10) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 38-D.Rhodes for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · PIT 2 · Score 24-20
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2008-11-09?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-20 in Week 10, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Moore (Q1 9:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q1 7:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Moore (Q2 13:23) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:09) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (P. Manning pass) (Q4 3:10) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q2 4:22, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 8:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q4 8:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.2% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.70 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 48.8% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.95 EPA): (7:52) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #24 Taylor deflected the pass before #87 Wayne caught the ball at the 30-yard line.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
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