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NFL · Week 6 · October 16, 2011 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2011 Week 6 Recap

Bengals defeat Colts 27–17 in Week 6

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 17–27 Week 6 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 17 0–6
Final 17–27
Cincinnati Bengals 27 4–2 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
17–27
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
C. Painter
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
October 16, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 5 REC · 58 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyami Brown
    Dyami Brown 5 CAR · 35 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 6 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 25/34 · 264 YDS · 1 TD +11.9 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 6 REC · 101 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Leonard 2 REC · 38 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–17 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
C. Painter
Biggest EPA play
(2:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 38 for 5 yards (20-R.N…
Game date
2011-10-16

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–17 on 2011-10-16. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +11.90 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts07010017
Cincinnati Bengals731014027

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:25TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    0-6

    (9:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:19XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 7
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:22TD
    Dyami Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 18
    Score
    6-7

    (11:22) 31-D.Brown right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:14XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:03FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-10

    (:03) 2-M.Nugent 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:30TD
    CBC. Benson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    7-16

    (10:30) 32-C.Benson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:27XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-17

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:25FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 25
    Score
    7-20

    (2:25) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 28
    Score
    10-20

    (15:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 9:38TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    16-20

    (9:38) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 9:33XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-20

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on CIN-94-D.Peko, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:36TD
    PGP. Garcon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 67
    Score
    17-26

    (2:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 38 for 5 yards (20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at IND 35. 96-C.Dunlap for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-93-M.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. {Garcon credited with a 2 yard reception due to where the fumble was recovered} The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:22XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    17-27

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:14TD
    Andy Dalton

    Points+7

    Yard line
    IND 6
    Score
    17-27

    (1:14) 14-A.Dalton kneels to IND 7 for -1 yards.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.90 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2John SimpsonJohn Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
  4. 4Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  6. 6Dyami BrownDyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  8. 8Ben ScottBen Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+11.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (-4.07 EPA): (:38) 14-A.Dalton kneels to IND 7 for no gain.

Biggest single play (-8.21 EPA): C. Painter — (2:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 38 for 5 yards (20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at IND 35. 96-C.Dunlap for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE

Quarterback report card

C. Painter led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.47 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 34 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.121-0.013
Offensive success rate45.3%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.229+0.350
Rush EPA/play+0.089-0.184
Defensive EPA/play+0.013+0.121
Defensive success rate49.4%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -1.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -9.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 9:25)
  • Dyami BrownIndianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown (Q2 11:22)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson (Q3 10:30)
  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (C. Painter pass) (Q4 9:38)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — P. Garcon (C. Painter pass) (Q4 2:36)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 0:03)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 2:25)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 15:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 7 (Q1 9:19) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) 31-D.Brown right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:14) — 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 2 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Nugent 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 32-C.Benson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:27) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:33); Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 67 (Q4 2:36); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 2:22) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 14-A.Dalton kneels to IND 7 for -1 yards..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 38 for 5 yards (20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at IND 35. 96-C.Dunlap for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE [WPA -27.5% · EPA -8.21]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is BLOCKED (22-N.Clements), Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -3.17]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.33]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 17-A.Collie to 50 for 8 yards (51-D.Skuta). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +1.68]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 44-D.Clark to IND 41 for 6 yards (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-93-M.Johnson at IND 44. 93-M.Johnson to IND 44 for no gain (76-J.Rei [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.25]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 38 for 5 yards (20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at IND 35. 96-C.Dunlap for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE [WPA -27.5% · EPA -8.21]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 44-D.Clark to IND 41 for 6 yards (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-93-M.Johnson at IND 44. 93-M.Johnson to IND 44 for no gain (76-J.Rei [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.25]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 14-A.Dalton kneels to IND 7 for no gain. [EPA -4.07]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep left intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at IND 34. 29-L.Hall to IND 19 for 15 yards (17-A.Collie). [WPA -1.5% · EPA -3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:25 · IND 11 · Score 0-6
    (9:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:19 · IND 7 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:22 · CIN 18 · Score 6-7
    (11:22) 31-D.Brown right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · IND 2 · Score 7-10
    (:03) 2-M.Nugent 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:30 · IND 1 · Score 7-16
    (10:30) 32-C.Benson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:27 · IND 2 · Score 7-17
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:25 · IND 25 · Score 7-20
    (2:25) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 28 · Score 10-20
    (15:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:38 · CIN 1 · Score 16-20
    (9:38) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · CIN 2 · Score 17-20
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on CIN-94-D.Peko, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · CIN 67 · Score 17-26
    (2:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to IND 38 for 5 yards (20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at IND 35. 96-C.Dunlap for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PE
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · IND 2 · Score 17-27
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q4 1:14 · IND 6 · Score 17-27
    (1:14) 14-A.Dalton kneels to IND 7 for -1 yards.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2011-10-16?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-17 in Week 6, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 10, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Cincinnati Bengals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 9:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q2 11:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q3 10:30) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (C. Painter pass) (Q4 9:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Garcon (C. Painter pass) (Q4 2:36) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 2:25, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts), 62.2% completion, +1.5% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.47 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 73.5% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.90 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-4.07 EPA): (:38) 14-A.Dalton kneels to IND 7 for no gain..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W