Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 23–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–20 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Ochocinco
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at C…
- Game date
- 2010-11-14
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–17 on 2010-11-14. C. Ochocinco posted a game-high +4.83 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(3:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(14:30) 42-J.James left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:57) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(10:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:40) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:30FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 10
- Score
- 0-3
(3:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:37TD KHK. HaydenPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 77
- Score
- 0-9
(2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:28XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:30TD Jordan JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 0-16
(14:30) 42-J.James left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:19XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:57FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 3-17
(9:57) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:14TD COC. OchocincoPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 9-17
(1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:06XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:05FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 29
- Score
- 10-20
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:06FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 10-23
(10:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:40TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 16-23
(2:40) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:35XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-23
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.14 EPA/play
- 3J. Tamme · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5J. Shipley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +0.14 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 7
Ryan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · -0.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play - 8
Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · -0.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.12 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
C. Ochocinco — CIN · Receiving
C. Ochocinco posted the highest total EPA (+4.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.87 EPA): C. Palmer — (2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +8.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.10 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.212 | +0.004 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.365 | -0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -12.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -7.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — K. Hayden
- Indianapolis Colts — Jordan James
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 77 (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:28) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) 42-J.James left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 1:06) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 2:35) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to IND 34 for 6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-38-M.Newton at IND 34.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:35) — 2-M.Nugent kicks onside 15 yards from CIN 30 to CIN 45. RECOVERED by CIN-43-T.Nelson. PENALTY on IND-85-P.Garcon, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 45.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Run formation) 32-C.Benson right guard to CIN 23 for 1 yard (53-K.Conner). FUMBLES (53-K.Conner), RECOVERED by IND-99-A.Johnson at CIN 25. 99-A.Johnson to CIN 25 for no gain (84-J.Gresham).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 84-J.Tamme to CIN 14 for 14 yards (57-D.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 84-J.Gresham INTERCEPTED by 56-T.Hagler at CIN 45. 56-T.Hagler for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Run formation) 32-C.Benson right guard to CIN 23 for 1 yard (53-K.Conner). FUMBLES (53-K.Conner), RECOVERED by IND-99-A.Johnson at CIN 25. 99-A.Johnson to CIN 25 for no gain (84-J.Gresham).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Francisco at IND 28. 43-A.Francisco to IND 39 for 11 yards (28-B.Scott).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:30 · CIN 10 · Score 0-3
(3:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 2:37 · IND 77 · Score 0-9
(2:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at CIN 31. 26-K.Hayden for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:28 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 14:30 · CIN 3 · Score 0-16
(14:30) 42-J.James left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:19 · CIN 2 · Score 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:57 · IND 9 · Score 3-17
(9:57) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · IND 5 · Score 9-17
(1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · IND 2 · Score 10-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CIN 29 · Score 10-20
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 10:06 · CIN 5 · Score 10-23
(10:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:40 · IND 19 · Score 16-23
(2:40) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · IND 2 · Score 17-23
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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.
- C. Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts on 2010-11-14?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-17 in Week 10, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Indianapolis Colts 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Hayden (Q1 2:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. James (Q2 14:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:40) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 3:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 9:57, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 10:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 67.4% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.10 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.3% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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