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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2009 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2009 Week 8 Recap

Colts defeat 49ers 18–14 in Week 8

R.Wayne led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 14–18 Week 8 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 14 3–4
Final 14–18
Indianapolis Colts 18 7–0 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
14–18
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 14–9 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Wayne
Game date
November 1, 2009

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Frank Gore Jr.
    Frank Gore Jr. 5 REC · 43 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 4 REC · 51 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Coffee 1 CAR · 8 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 12 REC · 147 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 8 REC · 99 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Addai 1/1 · 22 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 18–14 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 14–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Wayne
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2009-11-01

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 18–14 on 2009-11-01, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 14–9 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +4.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers7700014
Indianapolis Colts3636018

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 11:28TD
    Frank Gore Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 64
    Score
    6-0

    (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 11:16XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-0

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 3:21FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 20
    Score
    7-3

    (3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 14:55FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-6

    (14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:38TD
    VDV. Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 8
    Score
    13-6

    (:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-84-J.Morgan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:33XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-6

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:06FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 13
    Score
    14-9

    (:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 9:40FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 22
    Score
    14-12

    (9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 22
    Score
    14-18

    (15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  3. 3Frank Gore Jr.Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  6. 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +1.91 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  7. 7Frank Gore Jr.Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  8. 8I. Bruce · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 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

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+4.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at SF 43 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer).

Biggest single play (+5.71 EPA): Frank Gore Jr. — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 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) · 52 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.91 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.082-0.027
Offensive success rate45.9%40.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.278+0.082
Rush EPA/play+0.141-0.403
Defensive EPA/play+0.027+0.082
Defensive success rate60.0%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -2.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -6.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Frank Gore Jr.San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (Q1 11:28)
  • San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 0:38)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (J. Addai pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover (Q1 3:21)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover (Q2 14:55)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover (Q2 0:06)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover (Q3 9:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 11:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 0:38); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:33) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q3 9:40) — (9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 22 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Run formation) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree to SF 46 for 2 yards (25-J.Powers). FUMBLES (25-J.Powers), RECOVERED by IND-25-J.Powers at SF 46. 25-J.Powers to SF 42 for 4 yards (8 [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.73]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.71]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Sanders at IND 37. 21-B.Sanders to SF 34 for 29 yards (62-C.Rachal). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.34]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 48 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.86]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.44]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.71]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Sanders at IND 37. 21-B.Sanders to SF 34 for 29 yards (62-C.Rachal). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.34]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Run formation) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree to SF 46 for 2 yards (25-J.Powers). FUMBLES (25-J.Powers), RECOVERED by IND-25-J.Powers at SF 46. 25-J.Powers to SF 42 for 4 yards (8 [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.73]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 48 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.86]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · IND 64 · Score 6-0
    (11:28) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 11:16 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:21 · SF 20 · Score 7-3
    (3:21) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · SF 15 · Score 7-6
    (14:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  5. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · IND 8 · Score 13-6
    (:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-84-J.Morgan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · IND 2 · Score 14-6
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · SF 13 · Score 14-9
    (:06) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:40 · SF 22 · Score 14-12
    (9:40) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 22 · Score 14-18
    (15:00) 29-J.Addai pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to J.Addai to the left side.

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.
  • R. Wayne (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 San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2009-11-01?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 18-14 in Week 8, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 14, Indianapolis Colts 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 11:28) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (A. Smith pass) (Q2 0:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (J. Addai pass) (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q1 3:21, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q3 9:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 59.6% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.91 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at SF 43 for 32 yards (36-S.Spencer)..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 18-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W