Lions 21–31 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2008

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 70.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +20.87 total passing EPA. D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 62.2% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.32 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (9:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to DET 1 for 39 yards (38-R.Robinson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–21 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 10–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (12:29) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to IND 8, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 31-K.Ratliff to IND 19 f…
Game date: 2008-12-14

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 31–21 on 2008-12-14. Paul Manning posted a game-high +20.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	3	7	3	8	0	21
Indianapolis Colts	7	14	0	10	0	31

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3IND 32

IND 33

+3IND 11

+3DET 13

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:41TD
DRD. Rhodes
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
0-6
(7:41) (Run formation) 38-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:38XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:50FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 32
Score
3-7
(4:50) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:34TD
CSC. Simpson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-13
(5:34) (Shotgun) 35-C.Simpson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-26-D.Smith was injured during the play. He is Out.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:29XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:42TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 33
Score
9-14
(3:42) (Run formation) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:36XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:53TD
Dean Clark
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
10-20
(:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:47XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
10-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:04FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
13-21
(10:04) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:58TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
19-21
(12:58) (Run formation) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:52Safety
DOD. Orlovsky
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-D.Orlovsky pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:43TD
DRD. Rhodes
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
21-27
(8:43) (Run formation) 38-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:39XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
21-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:44FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
DET 13
Score
21-31
(:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 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 · +20.87 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
2Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +14.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
4Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
5D. Orlovsky · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.32 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
7M. Gaines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
8J. Standeford · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 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 (+20.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.03 EPA): (9:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to DET 1 for 39 yards (38-R.Robinson).

Biggest single play (+5.66 EPA): Nick Harris — (12:29) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to IND 8, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 31-K.Ratliff to IND 19 for 11 yards (82-C.Fitzsimmons). FUMBLES (82-C.Fitzsimmons), RECOVERED by DET-93-C.Smith at IND 21. 93-C.Smith

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) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +20.87 total EPA
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.199	+0.270
Offensive success rate	54.5%	65.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.171	+0.522
Rush EPA/play	-0.133	-0.009
Defensive EPA/play	-0.270	-0.199
Defensive success rate	34.5%	45.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +15.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +22.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q1 7:41)
Indianapolis Colts — C. Simpson (Q2 5:34)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q2 3:42)
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:53)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 12:58)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q4 8:43)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 4:50)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 10:04)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) (Run formation) 38-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 32 (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 35-C.Simpson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-26-D.Smith was injured during the play. He is Out.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 5:29) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 33 (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (Run formation) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 3:36) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–8. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Run formation) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 12:52) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-D.Orlovsky pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Run formation) 38-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:39) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Run formation) 34-Kevin Smith left end to IND 25 for -1 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 24. 41-A.Bethea to IND 24 for no gain (34-Kevin Smith [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.34]
Detroit Lions (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (Run formation) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.18]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to DET 1 for 39 yards (38-R.Robinson). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.03]
Detroit Lions (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to IND 8, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 31-K.Ratliff to IND 19 for 11 yards (82-C.Fitzsimmons). FUMBLES (82-C.Fitzsimmons), RECOVERED by DET-93-C.Smith at IND 21. 93-C.Smith [WPA +10.1% · EPA +5.66]
Detroit Lions (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right to 16-J.Standeford to IND 24 for 16 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.47]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to IND 8, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 31-K.Ratliff to IND 19 for 11 yards (82-C.Fitzsimmons). FUMBLES (82-C.Fitzsimmons), RECOVERED by DET-93-C.Smith at IND 21. 93-C.Smith [WPA +10.1% · EPA +5.66]
Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Run formation) 34-Kevin Smith left end to IND 25 for -1 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 24. 41-A.Bethea to IND 24 for no gain (34-Kevin Smith [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.34]
Detroit Lions (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 2-N.Harris punts 35 yards to IND 34, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 31-K.Ratliff MUFFS catch, touched at IND 34, RECOVERED by DET-52-A.Cannon at IND 35. 52-A.Cannon to IND 35 for no gain (31-K.Ratliff). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.76]
Detroit Lions (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (Run formation) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:41 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(7:41) (Run formation) 38-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:38 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 4:50 · IND 32 · Score 3-7
(4:50) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:34 · DET 2 · Score 3-13
(5:34) (Shotgun) 35-C.Simpson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-26-D.Smith was injured during the play. He is Out.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:29 · DET 2 · Score 3-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 3:42 · IND 33 · Score 9-14
(3:42) (Run formation) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · IND 2 · Score 10-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · DET 3 · Score 10-20
(:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:47 · DET 2 · Score 10-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 10:04 · IND 11 · Score 13-21
(10:04) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · IND 1 · Score 19-21
(12:58) (Run formation) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 12:52 · IND 2 · Score 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-D.Orlovsky pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · DET 1 · Score 21-27
(8:43) (Run formation) 38-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · DET 2 · Score 21-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:44 · DET 13 · Score 21-31
(:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 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).
D. Orlovsky (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts on 2008-12-14?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 31-21 in Week 15, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 8, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Indianapolis Colts 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 7:41) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Simpson (Q2 5:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q2 3:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:53) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:58) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q4 8:43) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 4:50, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 10:04, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 70.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +20.87 total passing EPA. D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 62.2% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (9:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to DET 1 for 39 yards (38-R.Robinson)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-13 Now 0-14 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

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