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NFL · Week 7 · October 19, 2008 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers: 2008 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat Colts 34–14 in Week 7

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 14–34 Week 7 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 14 3–3
Final 14–34
Green Bay Packers 34 4–3 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
14–34
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–17 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 19, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • A.Gonzalez 5 REC · 72 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 8 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Rhodes 20 CAR · 73 YDS · 2 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 21/30 · 186 YDS · 1 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Lee 2 REC · 23 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 3 REC · 32 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 34–14 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(4:43) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-A.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2008-10-19

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–14 on 2008-10-19. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +11.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts7007014
Green Bay Packers314107034

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:10FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 13
    Score
    0-3

    (8:10) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:09TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    6-3

    (4:09) (No Huddle) 38-D.Rhodes right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:06XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-3

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:20TD
    DLD. Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 12
    Score
    7-9

    (14:20) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:15XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:53TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    7-16

    (2:53) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:49XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 12:43TD
    Nico Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 48
    Score
    7-23

    (12:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 38. 36-N.Collins for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 12:28XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-24

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:41FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    7-27

    (2:41) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 4:43TD
    ARA. Rouse

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    7-33

    (4:43) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-A.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Rouse at GB 1. 37-A.Rouse for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 4:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-34

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:46TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    13-34

    (1:46) 38-D.Rhodes right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:41XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-34

    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).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +11.03 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  3. 3Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.66 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  7. 7Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+11.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+2.71 EPA): (13:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-D.Lee to GB 49 for 11 yards (33-M.Bullitt). PENALTY on IND-28-M.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 49.

Biggest single play (-11.87 EPA): Paul Manning — (4:43) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-A.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Rouse at GB 1. 37-A.Rouse for 99 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) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -9.3% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.94 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +17.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.101+0.125
Offensive success rate45.5%48.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.166+0.368
Rush EPA/play+0.143-0.086
Defensive EPA/play-0.125+0.101
Defensive success rate51.8%54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +10.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -8.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q1 4:09)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:20)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q2 2:53)
  • Nico CollinsGreen Bay Packers — Nico Collins (Q3 12:43)
  • Green Bay Packers — A. Rouse (Q4 4:43)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q4 1:46)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 8:10)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 2:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) (No Huddle) 38-D.Rhodes right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 4:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 2:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 48 (Q3 12:43); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 12:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 4:43); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 38-D.Rhodes right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:41) — 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 (Q3 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 38. 36-N.Collins for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -8.09]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 38-D.Rhodes left end pushed ob at IND 48 for 9 yards (38-T.Williams). PENALTY on GB-38-T.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 48. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.13]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-D.Lee to GB 49 for 11 yards (33-M.Bullitt). PENALTY on IND-28-M.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 49. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.71]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 25-R.Grant right end to IND 49 for 7 yards (28-M.Jackson). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.34]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.59]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-A.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Rouse at GB 1. 37-A.Rouse for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.6% · EPA -11.87]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 38. 36-N.Collins for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -8.09]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez pushed ob at GB 33 for 34 yards (37-A.Rouse). PENALTY on GB-37-A.Rouse, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at GB 33. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.85]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (97-J.Jolly), Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. Yard marker changed due to change of possession. [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.99]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 8:10 · IND 13 · Score 0-3
    (8:10) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:09 · GB 3 · Score 6-3
    (4:09) (No Huddle) 38-D.Rhodes right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
  3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 4:06 · GB 2 · Score 7-3
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · IND 12 · Score 7-9
    (14:20) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · IND 2 · Score 7-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:53 · IND 11 · Score 7-16
    (2:53) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:49 · IND 2 · Score 7-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 12:43 · GB 48 · Score 7-23
    (12:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 38. 36-N.Collins for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 12:28 · IND 2 · Score 7-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 2:41 · IND 11 · Score 7-27
    (2:41) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:43 · GB 6 · Score 7-33
    (4:43) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-A.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Rouse at GB 1. 37-A.Rouse for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:27 · IND 2 · Score 7-34
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:46 · GB 1 · Score 13-34
    (1:46) 38-D.Rhodes right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:41 · GB 2 · Score 14-34
    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.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Paul Manning (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-10-19?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-14 in Week 7, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 14, Green Bay Packers 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 4:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q2 2:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Collins (Q3 12:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rouse (Q4 4:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q4 1:46) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 8:10, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 2:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 43.8% completion, -9.3% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.94 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 70.0% completion, +17.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.03 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.71 EPA): (13:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-D.Lee to GB 49 for 11 yards (33-M.Bullitt). PENALTY on IND-28-M.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 49..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W