Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 27–23 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Tied 13–13 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-09-21
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27–23 on 2009-09-21. Paul Manning posted a game-high +15.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:49) Direct snap to R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(13:26) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:47) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(13:29) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(10:12) 31-D.Brown up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(3:55) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 15:00TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 80
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 14:48XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 14
- Score
- 7-6
(8:49) Direct snap to R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:42XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:26FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 27
- Score
- 7-10
(13:26) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:20FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 10-10
(9:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:47FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 27
- Score
- 10-13
(:47) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:02FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 13-13
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 13-19
(13:29) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:23XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-20
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:12TD Dyami BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 19-20
(10:12) 31-D.Brown up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:55FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 27
- Score
- 20-23
(3:55) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:29TD PGP. GarconPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 48
- Score
- 26-23
(3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:18XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 27-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +15.68 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 3T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.02 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4C. Pennington · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.00 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +6.52 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 7D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 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 (+15.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+6.99 EPA): (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +12.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.00 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +15.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.398 | +0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 52.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.603 | +0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.224 | +0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.398 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.0% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.40 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.40 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +21.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 8 drives, +14.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Indianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 80 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 14:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) Direct snap to R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 8:42) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 13:23) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 31-D.Brown up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 48 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:18) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND -5. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn to IND 34 for 21 yards (33-M.Bullitt).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 31-D.Brown up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark to MIA 27 for 49 yards (37-Y.Bell).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:43) — (8:43) 5-D.Carpenter 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · MIA 80 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 14:48 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 8:49 · IND 14 · Score 7-6
(8:49) Direct snap to R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 13:26 · IND 27 · Score 7-10
(13:26) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 9:20 · MIA 25 · Score 10-10
(9:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:47 · IND 27 · Score 10-13
(:47) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIA 30 · Score 13-13
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 13:29 · IND 3 · Score 13-19
(13:29) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:23 · IND 2 · Score 13-20
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:12 · MIA 15 · Score 19-20
(10:12) 31-D.Brown up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · MIA 2 · Score 20-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · IND 27 · Score 20-23
(3:55) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:29 · MIA 48 · Score 26-23
(3:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · MIA 2 · Score 27-23
4-A.Vinatieri 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.
- 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.
- C. Pennington (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins on 2009-09-21?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27-23 in Week 2, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Miami Dolphins 6; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Miami Dolphins 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Miami Dolphins 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q1 8:49) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 13:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q4 10:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass) (Q4 3:29) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 13:26, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 9:20, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 0:47, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 3:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins), 64.7% completion, +12.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.00 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 53.8% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +15.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+6.99 EPA): (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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