Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 27–23 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 20–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K.J. Britt
- Top passer
- J. Locker
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.W…
- Game date
- 2012-12-09
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 27–23 on 2012-12-09, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 20–7 halftime lead. K.J. Britt posted a game-high +9.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans
(10:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:06) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(12:32) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Witherspoon [91-D.Morgan] at IND 40. 92-W.Witherspoon for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:40) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(8:39) (Run formation) 78-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 34-D.Carter up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(5:40) (Run formation) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 32-C.Vaughn at TEN 3. 32-C.Vaughn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(10:33) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(6:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(3:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:16TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 18
- Score
- 6-0
(10:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:10XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:06TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 7-6
(1:06) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:01XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:32FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 10-7
(12:32) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 4:51TD WWW. WitherspoonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 61
- Score
- 16-7
(4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Witherspoon [91-D.Morgan] at IND 40. 92-W.Witherspoon for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 4:40XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:40FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 20-7
(:40) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:39TD DeWayne CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 20-13
(8:39) (Run formation) 78-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 34-D.Carter up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:36XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 20-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:40TD CVC. VaughnPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 99
- Score
- 20-20
(5:40) (Run formation) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 32-C.Vaughn at TEN 3. 32-C.Vaughn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:36XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 20-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 10:33FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 23-21
(10:33) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:28FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 35
- Score
- 23-24
(6:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:53FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 22
- Score
- 23-27
(3:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K.J. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 2J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3C. Stevens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 4V. Ballard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 5T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6James Cook III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7DeWayne Carter · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 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
K.J. Britt — TEN · Receiving
K.J. Britt posted the highest total EPA (+9.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.
K.J. Britt's top snap (+4.28 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt pushed ob at IND 25 for 46 yards (32-C.Vaughn).
Biggest single play (-7.91 EPA): A. Luck — (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Witherspoon [91-D.Morgan] at IND 40. 92-W.Witherspoon for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged
Quarterback report card
J. Locker led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -9.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.047 | -0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.112 | -0.128 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.248 | -0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 61.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.05, Indianapolis Colts -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.02 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -2.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -3.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — James Cook III (J. Locker pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass)
- Tennessee Titans — W. Witherspoon
- Indianapolis Colts — DeWayne Carter
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Vaughn
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:10) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 1:01) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 61 (Q2 4:51); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:40) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 0:40) — (:40) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 8:39) — (8:39) (Run formation) 78-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 34-D.Carter up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 8:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 99 (Q3 5:40); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 5:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 35 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 22 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) (Run formation) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 32-C.Vaughn at TEN 3. 32-C.Vaughn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Witherspoon [91-D.Morgan] at IND 40. 92-W.Witherspoon for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at TEN 35. 20-D.Butler to TEN 28 for 7 yards (71-M.Roos).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt pushed ob at IND 25 for 46 yards (32-C.Vaughn).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Witherspoon [91-D.Morgan] at IND 40. 92-W.Witherspoon for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) (Run formation) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 32-C.Vaughn at TEN 3. 32-C.Vaughn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt pushed ob at IND 25 for 46 yards (32-C.Vaughn).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at TEN 35. 20-D.Butler to TEN 28 for 7 yards (71-M.Roos).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · IND 18 · Score 6-0
(10:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 10:10 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:06 · TEN 4 · Score 7-6
(1:06) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:01 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 12:32 · IND 22 · Score 10-7
(12:32) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 4:51 · TEN 61 · Score 16-7
(4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Witherspoon [91-D.Morgan] at IND 40. 92-W.Witherspoon for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · IND 2 · Score 17-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:40 · IND 13 · Score 20-7
(:40) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:39 · TEN 1 · Score 20-13
(8:39) (Run formation) 78-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 34-D.Carter up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:36 · TEN 2 · Score 20-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:40 · IND 99 · Score 20-20
(5:40) (Run formation) 10-J.Locker pass short right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 32-C.Vaughn at TEN 3. 32-C.Vaughn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · TEN 2 · Score 20-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 10:33 · IND 7 · Score 23-21
(10:33) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 6:28 · TEN 35 · Score 23-24
(6:28) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 3:53 · TEN 22 · Score 23-27
(3:53) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
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.
- K.J. Britt (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Locker (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2012-12-09?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 27-23 in Week 14, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 13, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Tennessee Titans 23, Indianapolis Colts 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Cook (J. Locker pass) (Q1 10:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q1 1:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — W. Witherspoon (Q2 4:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Carter (Q3 8:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Vaughn (Q3 5:40) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 12:32, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 0:40, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 10:33, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 3:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 52.4% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 40.0% completion, -9.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
K.J. Britt (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.28 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt pushed ob at IND 25 for 46 yards (32-C.Vaughn)..
Was Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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