Patriots 15–18 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2008

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 18–15 New England Patriots
Halftime: New England Patriots 6–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: M. Cassel
Biggest EPA play: (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2008-11-02

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 18–15 on 2008-11-02. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.47 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New England Patriots	0	6	6	3	0	15
Indianapolis Colts	7	0	8	3	0	18

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

NE 12

+1NE 2

+3IND 17

NE 9

+2NE 2

+3NE 34

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:22TD
AGA. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
NE 12
Score
0-6
(2:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:18XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:24FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
3-7
(10:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:31FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
IND 17
Score
6-7
(1:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:18TD
BGB. Green-Ellis
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
12-7
(7:18) (Run formation) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:18TD
AGA. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
NE 9
Score
12-13
(3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:12Safety
PMPaul Manning
Points+2
Yard line
NE 2
Score
12-15
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:38FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
IND 7
Score
15-15
(11:38) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:09FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
NE 34
Score
15-18
(8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. Penalty on NE-96-A.Thomas, Illegal Formation, declined. Penalty called covering the center.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.47 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
2M. Cassel · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.77 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
4R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
5Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
6Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
8Drake Thomas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 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 (+17.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Cassel (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.77 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +17.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.141	+0.177
Offensive success rate	53.8%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.226	+0.582
Rush EPA/play	-0.015	-0.351
Defensive EPA/play	-0.177	-0.141
Defensive success rate	54.8%	46.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots +0.14, Indianapolis Colts +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.18 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +10.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 7 drives, +11.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — A. Gonzalez (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 2:22)
New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 7:18)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Gonzalez (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 3:18)

Field goals

New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 10:24)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 1:31)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 11:38)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 2:18) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) (Run formation) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q3 3:12) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 34 (Q4 8:09).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) (Run formation) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to IND 31 for 1 yard (58-G.Brackett). PENALTY on NE-86-D.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 31. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -2.39]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 11-A.Gonzalez to NE 37 for 24 yards (31-B.Meriweather). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +2.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +2.99]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. Penalty on NE-96-A.Thomas, Illegal Formation, declined. Penalty called covering the center. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +1.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 18-P.Manning spiked the ball to stop the clock. PENALTY on IND-18-P.Manning, False Start, 0 yards, enforced at NE 26 - No Play. Ten-second run off on the penalty ends the half. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -1.88]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +2.99]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 11-A.Gonzalez to NE 37 for 24 yards (31-B.Meriweather). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +2.65]
New England Patriots (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) (Run formation) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to IND 31 for 1 yard (58-G.Brackett). PENALTY on NE-86-D.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 31. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -2.39]
New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 81-R.Moss to IND 26 for 11 yards (23-T.Jennings). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +1.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 2:22 · NE 12 · Score 0-6
(2:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:18 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 10:24 · IND 11 · Score 3-7
(10:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 1:31 · IND 17 · Score 6-7
(1:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:18 · IND 6 · Score 12-7
(7:18) (Run formation) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:18 · NE 9 · Score 12-13
(3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 3:12 · NE 2 · Score 12-15
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:38 · IND 7 · Score 15-15
(11:38) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:09 · NE 34 · Score 15-18
(8:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. Penalty on NE-96-A.Thomas, Illegal Formation, declined. Penalty called covering the center.

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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Cassel (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts on 2008-11-02?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 18-15 in Week 9, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: New England Patriots 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: New England Patriots 6, Indianapolis Colts 8; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: New England Patriots 15, Indianapolis Colts 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Gonzalez (P. Manning pass) (Q1 2:22) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 7:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Gonzalez (P. Manning pass) (Q3 3:18) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 10:24, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 1:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 11:38, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:09, 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?

M. Cassel (New England Patriots), 65.8% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 70.0% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +17.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 18-15 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

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