Colts 31–10 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2009

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 50.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -7.54 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +18.99 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.35 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 31-D.Brown pushed ob at ARI 10 for 72 yards (21-A.Rolle). PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 5 yards, enforced at AR.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–10 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 21–3 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 31-D.Brown pushed ob at ARI 10 for 72 ya…
Game date: 2009-09-27

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–10 on 2009-09-27. Paul Manning posted a game-high +18.99 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
Indianapolis Colts	0	21	7	3	0	31
Arizona Cardinals	3	0	7	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 20

ARI 20

ARI 10

ARI 53

IND 10

+1IND 2

+3ARI 9

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 2:51FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 20
Score
0-3
(2:51) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:11TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 20
Score
6-3
(9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:04XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:54TD
Dean Clark
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 10
Score
13-3
(5:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:49XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:00TD
PGP. Garcon
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 53
Score
20-3
(2:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:52XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
21-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:54TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
IND 10
Score
21-9
(10:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:50XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
21-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:32TD
JAJ. Addai
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 3
Score
27-10
(2:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:26XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
28-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:35FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 9
Score
31-10
(11:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal 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 · +18.99 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play
5P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
6A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 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 (+18.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+6.35 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 31-D.Brown pushed ob at ARI 10 for 72 yards (21-A.Rolle). PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 5 yards, enforced at ARI 10.

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 59 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -7.54 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +18.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.120	-0.174
Offensive success rate	46.9%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.528	-0.127
Rush EPA/play	-0.142	-0.800
Defensive EPA/play	+0.174	-0.120
Defensive success rate	58.9%	53.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -15.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +9.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 9:11)
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 5:54)
Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 2:00)
Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 10:54)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 2:32)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 2:51)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 9:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 5:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ARI 53 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:52).

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q3 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:50) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 2:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle (78-A.Branch) at ARI 15. 21-A.Rolle to ARI 43 for 28 yards (85-P.Garcon). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -5.76]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea (23-T.Jennings) at IND 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -6.29]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 34-T.Hightower up the middle to IND 7 for 3 yards (33-M.Bullitt). FUMBLES (33-M.Bullitt), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 5. 41-A.Bethea to IND 5 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.47]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to IND 44 for 16 yards (41-A.Bethea). PENALTY on IND-41-A.Bethea, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at IND 44. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.73]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 31-D.Brown pushed ob at ARI 10 for 72 yards (21-A.Rolle). PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 5 yards, enforced at ARI 10. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +6.35]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea (23-T.Jennings) at IND 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -6.29]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle (78-A.Branch) at ARI 15. 21-A.Rolle to ARI 43 for 28 yards (85-P.Garcon). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -5.76]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at 50 for -28 yards (79-R.Brock). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.09]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 2:51 · IND 20 · Score 0-3
(2:51) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:11 · ARI 20 · Score 6-3
(9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:04 · ARI 2 · Score 7-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:54 · ARI 10 · Score 13-3
(5:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:49 · ARI 2 · Score 14-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 53 · Score 20-3
(2:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · ARI 2 · Score 21-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 10:54 · IND 10 · Score 21-9
(10:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 10:50 · IND 2 · Score 21-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:32 · ARI 3 · Score 27-10
(2:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:26 · ARI 2 · Score 28-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 11:35 · ARI 9 · Score 31-10
(11:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal 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.
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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals on 2009-09-27?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-10 in Week 3, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 21, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Arizona Cardinals 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 9:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q3 10:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (P. Manning pass) (Q3 2:32) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 2:51, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 50.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -7.54 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +18.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.35 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 31-D.Brown pushed ob at ARI 10 for 72 yards (21-A.Rolle). PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 5 yards, enforced at AR.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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