FantasyHQ+

FantasyHQ · Game Recap

NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2011 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2011 Week 5 Recap

Chiefs defeat Colts 28–24 in Week 5

M.Cassel led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 28–24 Week 5 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 28 2–3 Winner
Final 28–24
Indianapolis Colts 24 0–5
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
28–24
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 14–24 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
M. Cassel
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Cassel
Game date
October 9, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • M.Cassel 21/34 · 255 YDS · 4 TD +13.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bowe 7 REC · 128 YDS · 2 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Breaston 4 REC · 50 YDS · 2 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • C.Painter 15/28 · 277 YDS · 2 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 5 REC · 125 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 4 REC · 77 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
View Chiefs vs Colts box score View all 2011 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 28–24 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 14–24 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Cassel
Top passer
M. Cassel
Biggest EPA play
(11:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2011-10-09

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 28–24 on 2011-10-09, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 24–14 halftime lead. M. Cassel posted a game-high +13.85 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Kansas City Chiefs01477028
Indianapolis Colts71700024

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:41TD
    PGP. Garcon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 6
    Score
    0-6

    (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:36XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 12:28FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 35
    Score
    0-10

    (12:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:23TD
    PGP. Garcon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 67
    Score
    0-16

    (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:13XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    0-17

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 5:20TD
    DBD. Bowe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 41
    Score
    6-17

    (5:20) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 5:11XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-17

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:15TD
    DeWayne Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 3
    Score
    7-23

    (1:15) 34-D.Carter up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:09XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-24

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:19TD
    SBS. Breaston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 16
    Score
    13-24

    (:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Freeney].

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:13XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-24

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:45TD
    DBD. Bowe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    20-24

    (:45) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-27-J.Lacey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:40XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    21-24

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 5:21TD
    SBS. Breaston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    27-24

    (5:21) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 5:15XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    28-24

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Cassel · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.85 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Painter · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.79 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.95 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  6. 6Jordan BattleJordan Battle · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.39 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 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

M. Cassel — KC · Passing

M. Cassel posted the highest total EPA (+13.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

M. Cassel's top snap (+3.98 EPA): (5:20) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.08 EPA): C. Painter — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +8.1% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.85 total EPA
  • C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -4.8% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.144+0.106
Offensive success rate47.7%41.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.407+0.421
Rush EPA/play+0.016-0.198
Defensive EPA/play-0.106-0.144
Defensive success rate58.9%52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs +0.14, Indianapolis Colts +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +7.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +12.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (C. Painter pass) (Q1 7:41)
  • Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (C. Painter pass) (Q2 11:23)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 5:20)
  • DeWayne CarterIndianapolis Colts — DeWayne Carter (Q2 1:15)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — S. Breaston (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 0:19)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 0:45)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — S. Breaston (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 5:21)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:28)
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 KC 6 (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 7:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–14. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 67 (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 11:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 41 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 5:11) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 1:15); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 1:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Freeney].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:13) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 0:45); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 0:40) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:15) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (Pass formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 84-K.Colbert to IND 19 for 15 yards (25-J.Powers). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +1.99]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 26-J.Battle up the middle to IND 34 for 24 yards (23-T.Johnson). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +1.76]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.54]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass incomplete short left to 11-A.Gonzalez (47-J.McGraw). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -1.58]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 17-A.Collie to KC 45 for 27 yards (21-J.Arenas). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +5.08]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.98]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Freeney]. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.72]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.54]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:41 · KC 6 · Score 0-6
    (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:36 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:28 · KC 35 · Score 0-10
    (12:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:23 · KC 67 · Score 0-16
    (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:13 · KC 2 · Score 0-17
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 5:20 · IND 41 · Score 6-17
    (5:20) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 5:11 · IND 2 · Score 7-17
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · KC 3 · Score 7-23
    (1:15) 34-D.Carter up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:09 · KC 2 · Score 7-24
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · IND 16 · Score 13-24
    (:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-D.Freeney].
  11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · IND 2 · Score 14-24
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 0:45 · IND 5 · Score 20-24
    (:45) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-27-J.Lacey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 0:40 · IND 2 · Score 21-24
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · IND 11 · Score 27-24
    (5:21) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · IND 2 · Score 28-24
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Cassel (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts on 2011-10-09?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-24 in Week 5, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Indianapolis Colts 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (C. Painter pass) (Q1 7:41) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (C. Painter pass) (Q2 11:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 5:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Carter (Q2 1:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Breaston (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 0:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 0:45) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Breaston (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 5:21) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.8% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.85 total passing EPA. C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts), 53.6% completion, -4.8% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.98 EPA): (5:20) (Run formation) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

FantasyHQ · fantasyhq.co

More 2011 game recaps

Week 5 · Oct 10, 2011

Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 9, 2011

Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 9, 2011

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 9, 2011

Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 9, 2011

Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 9, 2011

Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills

Read full recap →