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NFL · Week 3 · September 22, 2013 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2013 Week 3 Recap

Colts defeat 49ers 27–7 in Week 3

A.Luck led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 27–7 Week 3 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 27 2–1 Winner
Final 27–7
San Francisco 49ers 7 1–2
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
27–7
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 10–7 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
C. Kaepernick
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Luck
Game date
September 22, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • A.Luck 17/34 · 171 YDS +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Heyward-Bey 5 REC · 59 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 4 REC · 58 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Frank Gore Jr.
    Frank Gore Jr. 11 CAR · 82 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 5 REC · 67 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Celek 1 REC · 30 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 27–7 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 10–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Luck
Top passer
C. Kaepernick
Biggest EPA play
(3:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -3 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.…
Game date
2013-09-22

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 27–7 on 2013-09-22. A. Luck posted a game-high +8.93 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts73314027
San Francisco 49ers700007

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 11:23TD
    TRT. Richardson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    6-0

    (11:23) J.Reitz reported as eligible. 34-T.Richardson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 11:20XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 4:20TD
    KHK. Hunter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 13
    Score
    7-6

    (4:20) 32-K.Hunter up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 4:13XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-7

    9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 7:00FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 25
    Score
    10-7

    (7:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 6:51FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 23
    Score
    13-7

    (6:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 4:27TD
    ALA. Luck

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 6
    Score
    19-7

    (4:27) 12-A.Luck left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 4:13XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    20-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:58TD
    ABA. Bradshaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    26-7

    (2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:55XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    27-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.93 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Heyward-Bey · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  4. 4Frank Gore Jr.Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Bradshaw · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 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

A. Luck — IND · Passing

A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

A. Luck's top snap (+2.88 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 87-R.Wayne to IND 34 for 25 yards (99-A.Smith). SF-52-P.Willis was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught at IND 11. 23-yds YAC

Biggest single play (-4.32 EPA): C. Kaepernick — (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -3 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman), RECOVERED by IND-53-K.Conner at SF 8. 53-K.Conner to SF 8 for no gain (75-A.Boone).

Quarterback report card

C. Kaepernick led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -17.6% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.99 total EPA
  • A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play+0.156-0.161
Offensive success rate50.0%39.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.263-0.285
Rush EPA/play+0.135+0.056
Defensive EPA/play+0.161-0.156
Defensive success rate60.3%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.16 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +13.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -10.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — T. Richardson (Q1 11:23)
  • San Francisco 49ers — K. Hunter (Q1 4:20)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Luck (Q4 4:27)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (Q4 2:58)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 7:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) J.Reitz reported as eligible. 34-T.Richardson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 11:20) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 32-K.Hunter up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 4:13) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q2 7:00) — (7:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 12-A.Luck left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 4:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 2:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.13]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 38 for -7 yards (sack split by 90-C.Redding and 98-R.Mathis). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -1.90]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 32-K.Hunter up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.84]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to SF 46 for 24 yards (26-D.Howell). Caught at SF 28. 18-yds YAC [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.70]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 87-R.Wayne to IND 34 for 25 yards (99-A.Smith). SF-52-P.Willis was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught at IND 11. 23-yds YAC [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick sacked at SF 8 for -3 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman), RECOVERED by IND-53-K.Conner at SF 8. 53-K.Conner to SF 8 for no gain (75-A.Boone). [WPA -1.8% · EPA -4.32]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left intended for 10-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 32-C.Vaughn (90-C.Redding) at IND 3. 32-C.Vaughn to IND 4 for 1 yard (81-A.Boldin). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.59]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.13]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 87-R.Wayne to IND 34 for 25 yards (99-A.Smith). SF-52-P.Willis was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught at IND 11. 23-yds YAC [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 11:23 · SF 1 · Score 6-0
    (11:23) J.Reitz reported as eligible. 34-T.Richardson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:20 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 4:20 · IND 13 · Score 7-6
    (4:20) 32-K.Hunter up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 4:13 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
    9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 7:00 · SF 25 · Score 10-7
    (7:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 6:51 · SF 23 · Score 13-7
    (6:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · SF 6 · Score 19-7
    (4:27) 12-A.Luck left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · SF 2 · Score 20-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · SF 1 · Score 26-7
    (2:58) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:55 · SF 2 · Score 27-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point 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.
  • A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers on 2013-09-22?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-7 in Week 3, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, San Francisco 49ers 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Richardson (Q1 11:23) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Hunter (Q1 4:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Luck (Q4 4:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q4 2:58) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 7:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 37.1% completion, -17.6% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.99 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.93 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.88 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 87-R.Wayne to IND 34 for 25 yards (99-A.Smith). SF-52-P.Willis was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught at IND 11. 23-yds YAC.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L