Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 45–7 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 7–17 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Edelman
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 37-Z.Tipton INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Co…
- Game date
- 2015-01-18
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45–7 on 2015-01-18. J. Edelman posted a game-high +10.88 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 New England Patriots | 14 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:21) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 5th career postseason rush TD, ties Curtis Martin & Tom Brady for franchise record.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:25) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 46-J.Develin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:58) 37-Z.Tipton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 109 career postseason points, 8th all-time.
(10:10) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 77-N.Solder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 77-Solder 1st NFL TD.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 7th career postseason game with 3 pass TD, 2nd all-time (Joe Montana, 9).
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:14) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 6th career postseason rush TD, new franchise record.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(10:10) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 148 rush yds, 2nd-most in franchise postseason history.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 45 pts ties franchise record for points in a postseason game (1/14/2012 vs Denver).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:21TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:21) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 5th career postseason rush TD, ties Curtis Martin & Tom Brady for franchise record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:15XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:25TD JDJ. DevelinPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 0-13
(1:25) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 46-J.Develin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:20XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:58TD ZTZ. TiptonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 6-14
(4:58) 37-Z.Tipton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:54XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:13FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 7-17
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 109 career postseason points, 8th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:10TD NSN. SolderPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 7-23
(10:10) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 77-N.Solder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 77-Solder 1st NFL TD.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:03XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:24TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 7-30
(3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 7th career postseason game with 3 pass TD, 2nd all-time (Joe Montana, 9).
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:19XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:14TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 7-37
(2:14) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 6th career postseason rush TD, new franchise record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:08XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:10TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-44
(10:10) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 148 rush yds, 2nd-most in franchise postseason history.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-45
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 45 pts ties franchise record for points in a postseason game (1/14/2012 vs Denver).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.88 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.21 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3L. Blount · New England Patriots · Rushing · +8.32 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 5N. Solder · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 6S. Vereen · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8J. Develin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 1 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
J. Edelman — NE · Receiving
J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+10.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
J. Edelman's top snap (+2.64 EPA): (14:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to IND 28 for 6 yards (52-D.Jackson).
Biggest single play (-5.77 EPA): A. Luck — (7:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 37-Z.Tipton INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Collins at NE 35. 91-J.Collins to IND 40 for 25 yards (12-A.Luck).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -23.0% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.55 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.256 | +0.222 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 58.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.289 | +0.269 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.066 | +0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.222 | +0.256 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.9% | 61.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -18.44 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +20.62 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- New England Patriots — J. Develin (T. Brady pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Z. Tipton
- New England Patriots — N. Solder (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 10:21); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:15) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 1:25) — (1:25) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 46-J.Develin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 1:20) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 37-Z.Tipton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 4:54) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q2 0:13).
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 77-N.Solder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 77-Solder 1st NFL TD.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:03) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 3:24); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 3:19) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q3 2:14); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 2:08) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 10:10); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 10:05).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 6-R.Allen punts 27 yards to IND 22, Center-48-D.Aiken. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-58-D.Fleming at IND 26. 58-D.Fleming to IND 26 for no gain (16-J.Cribbs).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. IND 4-Vinatieri 30th career postseason game, new NFL record (Jerry Rice, 29).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at NE 31 for 36 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to 11-J.Edelman.
- New England Patriots (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 34-S.Vereen to IND 17 for 30 yards (50-J.Freeman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 37-Z.Tipton INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Collins at NE 35. 91-J.Collins to IND 40 for 25 yards (12-A.Luck).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at IND 43. 24-D.Revis to IND 13 for 30 yards (12-A.Luck; 60-L.Louis).
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 6-R.Allen punts 27 yards to IND 22, Center-48-D.Aiken. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-58-D.Fleming at IND 26. 58-D.Fleming to IND 26 for no gain (16-J.Cribbs).
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:21) — (9:21) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at IND 1. 52-D.Jackson to IND 7 for 6 yards (34-S.Vereen). Penalty on NE-63-D.Connolly, Offensive Holding, d
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:21 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(10:21) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 5th career postseason rush TD, ties Curtis Martin & Tom Brady for franchise record. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:15 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:25 · IND 1 · Score 0-13
(1:25) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 46-J.Develin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:20 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:58 · NE 1 · Score 6-14
(4:58) 37-Z.Tipton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:54 · NE 2 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · IND 3 · Score 7-17
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 109 career postseason points, 8th all-time. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:10 · IND 16 · Score 7-23
(10:10) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 77-N.Solder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 77-Solder 1st NFL TD. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:03 · IND 2 · Score 7-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:24 · IND 5 · Score 7-30
(3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 7th career postseason game with 3 pass TD, 2nd all-time (Joe Montana, 9). - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 3:19 · IND 2 · Score 7-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:14 · IND 13 · Score 7-37
(2:14) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 6th career postseason rush TD, new franchise record. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:08 · IND 2 · Score 7-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:10 · IND 2 · Score 7-44
(10:10) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 29-Blount 148 rush yds, 2nd-most in franchise postseason history. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:05 · IND 2 · Score 7-45
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 45 pts ties franchise record for points in a postseason game (1/14/2012 vs Denver).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Edelman (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2015-01-18?
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 in Divisional, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 21; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q1 10:21) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Develin (T. Brady pass) (Q1 1:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Tipton (Q2 4:58) New England Patriots touchdown — N. Solder (T. Brady pass) (Q3 10:10) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 3:24) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 2:14) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 10:10) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 30.0% completion, -23.0% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.55 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 60.5% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.64 EPA): (14:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to IND 28 for 6 yards (52-D.Jackson)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 13-5 Now 13-6 L
New England Patriots
Entered 13-4 Now 14-4 W
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