Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 28–16 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Marshall
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 31-D.McBath a…
- Game date
- 2009-12-13
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 28–16 on 2009-12-13. B. Marshall posted a game-high +9.36 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(9:11) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(5:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND-44-D.Clark was injured during the play.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(14:55) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(9:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:29) (Run formation) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:11TD ACA. ColliePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 0-6
(9:11) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:06XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:08TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 0-13
(5:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:04XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:02TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 0-20
(8:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND-44-D.Clark was injured during the play.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:58XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-21
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:27TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 6-21
(2:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:55FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 10
- Score
- 10-21
(14:55) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:49TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 16-21
(9:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:29TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 16-27
(2:29) (Run formation) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:25XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 16-28
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.36 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +3.50 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 4J. Gaffney · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7Derrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8G. Robinson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 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
B. Marshall — DEN · Receiving
B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+9.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
B. Marshall's top snap (-4.09 EPA): (4:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jennings at IND 1. 23-T.Jennings to IND 14 for 13 yards (27-K.Moreno).
Biggest single play (-6.10 EPA): Paul Manning — (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 31-D.McBath at IND 49. 31-D.McBath to IND 24 for 25 yards (66-K.DeVan, 65-R.Lilja).
Quarterback report card
K. Orton led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.50 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -14.9% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.151 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.3% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.406 | -0.031 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.151 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 61.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -14.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -3.26 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. Collie (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 9:06) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 5:04) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND-44-D.Clark was injured during the play.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:58) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 2:23) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 9–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Run formation) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:25) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jennings at IND 1. 23-T.Jennings to IND 14 for 13 yards (27-K.Moreno).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:02) — (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 31-D.McBath at IND 49. 31-D.McBath to IND 24 for 25 yards (66-K.DeVan, 65-R.Lilja).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne to DEN 38 for 20 yards (20-B.Dawkins) [92-E.Dumervil].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 17-A.Collie to IND 43 for 23 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:02) — (1:02) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 31-D.McBath at IND 49. 31-D.McBath to IND 24 for 25 yards (66-K.DeVan, 65-R.Lilja).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Dawkins at IND 37. 20-B.Dawkins to IND 37 for no gain (87-R.Wayne).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jennings at IND 1. 23-T.Jennings to IND 14 for 13 yards (27-K.Moreno).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:11 · DEN 5 · Score 0-6
(9:11) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 17-A.Collie for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:06 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 5:08 · DEN 10 · Score 0-13
(5:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 5:04 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · DEN 1 · Score 0-20
(8:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND-44-D.Clark was injured during the play. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · DEN 2 · Score 0-21
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 2:27 · IND 5 · Score 6-21
(2:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 2:23 · IND 2 · Score 7-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · IND 10 · Score 10-21
(14:55) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:49 · IND 5 · Score 16-21
(9:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · DEN 1 · Score 16-27
(2:29) (Run formation) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:25 · DEN 2 · Score 16-28
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
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.
- B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Orton (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Paul Manning (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2009-12-13?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 28-16 in Week 14, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 9, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Indianapolis Colts 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q1 9:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 5:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 8:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q2 2:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q4 9:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:29) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 63.0% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.50 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 47.6% completion, -14.9% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-4.09 EPA): (4:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jennings at IND 1. 23-T.Jennings to IND 14 for 13 yards (27-K.Moreno)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 12-0 Now 13-0 W
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