Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 30–27 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 21–3 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Wayne
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-10-07
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 30–27 on 2012-10-07, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 21–3 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +10.41 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(2:10) (Run formation) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(12:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on IND head coach.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(6:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(11:11) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on GB-22-J.McMillian, Defensive Offside, declined.
(:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(4:34) (Run formation) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 31-D.Brown rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:10TD JKJ. KuhnPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 6-0
(2:10) (Run formation) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:07XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:31TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 13-0
(12:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on IND head coach.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:25XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:25FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 14-3
(6:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 20-3
(4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:21XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:11TD Davis AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 21-9
(11:11) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 21-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:45FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 32
- Score
- 21-13
(7:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on GB-22-J.McMillian, Defensive Offside, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:23TD ALA. LuckPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 21-19
(:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:08FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 10
- Score
- 21-22
(8:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 4:34TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 27-22
(4:34) (Run formation) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:39TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 27-28
(:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:35Safety Dyami BrownPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 27-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 31-D.Brown rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.41 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.45 total EPA · 67 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 4Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.53 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5C. Benson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 6Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8
Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.09 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
R. Wayne — IND · Receiving
R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+10.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
R. Wayne's top snap (+2.97 EPA): (7:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to GB 6 for 30 yards (42-M.Burnett) [99-J.Worthy]. Penalty on GB-21-C.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (+4.02 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 67 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -2.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +8.45 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | +0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.126 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.053 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.02, Indianapolis Colts +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.02 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.03 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, +2.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, +3.85 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Davis Allen (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Luck
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (A. Luck 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: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) (Run formation) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 2:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 12:31); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 12:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q2 6:25) — (6:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:21) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 16–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 11:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q3 7:45); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 11–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (Run formation) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 0:35) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 31-D.Brown rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Run formation) 20-A.Green up the middle pushed ob at IND 8 for 41 yards (25-J.Powers).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:35) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 31-D.Brown rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb ran ob at IND 47 for 26 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 87-R.Wayne to GB 14 for 18 yards (42-M.Burnett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-Ja.Jones INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at GB 39. 25-J.Powers pushed ob at GB 39 for no gain (89-Ja.Jones).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) 12-A.Luck right guard to GB 44 for no gain (50-A.Hawk). Penalty on IND-11-D.Avery, Illegal Shift, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:10 · IND 2 · Score 6-0
(2:10) (Run formation) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:07 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 12:31 · IND 6 · Score 13-0
(12:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on IND head coach. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 12:25 · IND 2 · Score 14-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:25 · GB 6 · Score 14-3
(6:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · IND 31 · Score 20-3
(4:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:21 · IND 2 · Score 21-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:11 · GB 8 · Score 21-9
(11:11) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:06 · GB 2 · Score 21-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:45 · GB 32 · Score 21-13
(7:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on GB-22-J.McMillian, Defensive Offside, declined. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:23 · GB 3 · Score 21-19
(:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · GB 10 · Score 21-22
(8:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · IND 8 · Score 27-22
(4:34) (Run formation) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · GB 4 · Score 27-28
(:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 0:35 · GB 2 · Score 27-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 31-D.Brown rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2012-10-07?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Green Bay Packers 30-27 in Week 5, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Indianapolis Colts 16; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Indianapolis Colts 11; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Indianapolis Colts 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q1 2:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 12:31) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q3 11:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Luck (Q3 0:23) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 4:34) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q4 0:39) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:25, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 46.3% completion, -2.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +8.45 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 42.6% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts?
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+2.97 EPA): (7:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne to GB 6 for 30 yards (42-M.Burnett) [99-J.Worthy]. Penalty on GB-21-C.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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