Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 30–28 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 21–7 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 13 for 50 yards (31-C.F…
- Game date
- 2010-12-09
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 30–28 on 2010-12-09. Paul Manning posted a game-high +21.81 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 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(2:08) (Shotgun) 42-J.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(10:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:30) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:54) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(11:14) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 88-C.Stevens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(7:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(12:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:06) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:04) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 80-B.Scaife for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:08TD Jordan JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(2:08) (Shotgun) 42-J.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:04XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:22TD PGP. GarconPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 13-0
(10:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:17XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:30TD PGP. GarconPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 19
- Score
- 20-0
(2:30) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:25XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:54TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 21-6
(:54) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:49XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 11:14TD CSC. StevensPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 21-13
(11:14) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 88-C.Stevens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 11:09XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:27FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 24-14
(7:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:59FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 9
- Score
- 27-14
(12:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:06TD BSB. ScaifePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 27-20
(8:06) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 7:59XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 27-21
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:00FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 29
- Score
- 30-21
(3:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:04TD BSB. ScaifePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 30-27
(:04) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 80-B.Scaife for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:00XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 30-28
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +21.81 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2K. Collins · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +11.00 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4B. Scaife · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6Cornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7J. Tamme · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8B. White · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 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 (+21.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+5.10 EPA): (14:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 13 for 50 yards (31-C.Finnegan).
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.00 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +21.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.213 | +0.142 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.8% | 56.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.574 | +0.275 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.131 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.213 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.0% | 55.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +18.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +11.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jordan James
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (Paul Manning pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
- Tennessee Titans — C. Stevens (K. Collins pass)
- Tennessee Titans — B. Scaife (K. Collins pass)
- Tennessee Titans — B. Scaife (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- 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 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) (Shotgun) 42-J.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 2:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 10:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 19 (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:49) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 88-C.Stevens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 11:09) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q3 7:27) — (7:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:59) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 80-B.Scaife for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:00) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 18-K.Britt to IND 41 for -2 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-56-T.Hagler at IND 41. 56-T.Hagler ran ob at IND 41 for no g
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 13 for 50 yards (31-C.Finnegan).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:42) — (2:42) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern Aborted. 58-K.Amato FUMBLES at TEN 41, touched at TEN 31, RECOVERED by IND-10-T.Smith at TEN 19. 10-T.Smith to TEN 19 for no gain (45-A.Hall).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 15-B.White to TEN 10 for 20 yards (20-A.Verner).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short right to 85-P.Garcon. PENALTY on TEN-33-M.Griffin, Defensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at TEN 8 - No Play. Penalty on TEN-93-J.Babin, Def
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 13 for 50 yards (31-C.Finnegan).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 18-K.Britt to IND 41 for -2 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-56-T.Hagler at IND 41. 56-T.Hagler ran ob at IND 41 for no g
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:42) — (2:42) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern Aborted. 58-K.Amato FUMBLES at TEN 41, touched at TEN 31, RECOVERED by IND-10-T.Smith at TEN 19. 10-T.Smith to TEN 19 for no gain (45-A.Hall).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 80-B.Scaife for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 2:08 · TEN 1 · Score 6-0
(2:08) (Shotgun) 42-J.James right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:04 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:22 · TEN 1 · Score 13-0
(10:22) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:17 · TEN 2 · Score 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:30 · TEN 19 · Score 20-0
(2:30) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:25 · TEN 2 · Score 21-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:54 · IND 1 · Score 21-6
(:54) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · IND 2 · Score 21-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 11:14 · IND 7 · Score 21-13
(11:14) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 88-C.Stevens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 11:09 · IND 2 · Score 21-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:27 · TEN 3 · Score 24-14
(7:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 12:59 · TEN 9 · Score 27-14
(12:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:06 · IND 4 · Score 27-20
(8:06) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:59 · IND 2 · Score 27-21
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 3:00 · TEN 29 · Score 30-21
(3:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · IND 2 · Score 30-27
(:04) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 80-B.Scaife for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · IND 2 · Score 30-28
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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.
- K. Collins (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans on 2010-12-09?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 30-28 in Week 14, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 30, Tennessee Titans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. James (Q1 2:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass) (Q2 10:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:30) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 0:54) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Stevens (K. Collins pass) (Q3 11:14) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Scaife (K. Collins pass) (Q4 8:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Scaife (K. Collins pass) (Q4 0:04) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:27, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 12:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 3:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 70.0% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.00 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 65.8% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +21.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.10 EPA): (14:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 13 for 50 yards (31-C.Finnegan)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Indianapolis Colts won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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