Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 26–10 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at 50 for -7 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES …
- Game date
- 2015-01-04
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–10 on 2015-01-04. A. Luck posted a game-high +10.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(11:11) (Run formation) 36-D.Herron up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:31) (Run formation) 74-M.Newhouse and 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:15) 2-M.Nugent 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(11:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 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.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:11TD DHD. HerronPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-6
(11:11) (Run formation) 36-D.Herron up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:05XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:31TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 6-7
(1:31) (Run formation) 74-M.Newhouse and 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:28XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:46FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 20
- Score
- 7-10
(12:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:39FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 7-13
(8:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:15FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 39
- Score
- 10-13
(:15) 2-M.Nugent 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:57TD DMD. MoncriefPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 36
- Score
- 10-19
(7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:48XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:36FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 10-23
(1:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:38FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 35
- Score
- 10-26
(11:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 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).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.80 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 3H. Nicks · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4
Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 5T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6R. Burkhead · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7R. Burkhead · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8Julian Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.58 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.04 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 (+10.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (+3.52 EPA): (7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
Biggest single play (-4.08 EPA): Andy Dalton — (2:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at 50 for -7 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman), RECOVERED by IND-95-M.Hughes at IND 46. 95-M.Hughes to IND 46 for no gain (65-C.Boling). Credi
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) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.80 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -12.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.290 | +0.225 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.228 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.073 | +0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 63.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.14 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -11.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +6.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Herron
- Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- 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. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) (Run formation) 36-D.Herron up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 11:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Run formation) 74-M.Newhouse and 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 1:28) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 39 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 2-M.Nugent 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 36 (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 7:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 89-R.Hewitt to IND 44 for 11 yards (52-D.Jackson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:33) — (14:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at CIN 20 for 30 yards (24-A.Jones) [95-W.Gilberry].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at 50 for 17 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 36-D.Herron to CIN 35 for 17 yards (21-D.Dennard). FUMBLES (21-D.Dennard), RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 35. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 41 for 6 yards (80-C
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at 50 for -7 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman), RECOVERED by IND-95-M.Hughes at IND 46. 95-M.Hughes to IND 46 for no gain (65-C.Boling). Credi
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 14-H.Nicks to CIN 17 for 45 yards (43-G.Iloka).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 36-D.Herron to CIN 35 for 17 yards (21-D.Dennard). FUMBLES (21-D.Dennard), RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 35. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 41 for 6 yards (80-C
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 11:11 · CIN 2 · Score 0-6
(11:11) (Run formation) 36-D.Herron up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:31 · IND 1 · Score 6-7
(1:31) (Run formation) 74-M.Newhouse and 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:28 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:46 · CIN 20 · Score 7-10
(12:46) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 8:39 · CIN 11 · Score 7-13
(8:39) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · IND 39 · Score 10-13
(:15) 2-M.Nugent 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:57 · CIN 36 · Score 10-19
(7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:48 · CIN 2 · Score 10-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 1:36 · CIN 4 · Score 10-23
(1:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 11:38 · CIN 35 · Score 10-26
(11:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 53 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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts on 2015-01-04?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-10 in Week 18, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Indianapolis Colts 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Herron (Q1 11:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q1 1:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q3 7:57) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:39, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 1:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 64.6% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.80 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 42.9% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+3.52 EPA): (7:57) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap]..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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