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NFL · Week 12 · November 29, 2015 · 12 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2015 Week 12 Recap

Colts defeat Buccaneers 25–12 in Week 12

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 12–25 Week 12 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12 5–6
Final 12–25
Indianapolis Colts 25 6–5 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
12–25
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12–6 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
November 29, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • C.Brate 5 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Mitchell Evans
    Mitchell Evans 5 REC · 64 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jameis Winston
    Jameis Winston 20/47 · 239 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • M.Hasselbeck 26/48 · 309 YDS · 2 TD +11.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Moncrief 8 REC · 114 YDS +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Hilton 6 REC · 95 YDS · 2 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 25–12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12–6 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-…
Game date
2015-11-29

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25–12 on 2015-11-29, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 12–6 halftime lead. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +11.30 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers3900012
Indianapolis Colts33136025

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 8:18FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 31
    Score
    0-3

    (8:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 2:55FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 20
    Score
    3-3

    (2:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 12:48FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 9
    Score
    3-6

    (12:48) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 5:43FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 12
    Score
    6-6

    (5:43) 10-C.Barth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 2:00TD
    CBC. Brate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 20
    Score
    12-6

    (2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 10:05FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 8
    Score
    12-9

    (10:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 7:29TD
    THT. Hilton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 19
    Score
    12-15

    (7:29) (No Huddle) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 7:22XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    12-16

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

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 1:07FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 26
    Score
    12-19

    (1:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 5:58TD
    THT. Hilton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 3
    Score
    12-25

    (5:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.30 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.91 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  5. 5Mitchell EvansMitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  6. 6Jameis WinstonJameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  8. 8Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.13 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

M. Hasselbeck — IND · Passing

M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+11.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (+2.62 EPA): (7:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief to TB 19 for 31 yards (30-B.McDougald).

Biggest single play (-4.80 EPA): C. Barth — (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44.

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.30 total EPA
  • Jameis WinstonJameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.072+0.076
Offensive success rate38.1%42.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.067+0.236
Rush EPA/play-0.163-0.344
Defensive EPA/play-0.076+0.072
Defensive success rate57.4%61.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -6.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 7:29)
  • Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 5:58)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:18)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q1 2:55)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:48)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q2 5:43)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:05)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 1:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q1 2:55) — (2:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 10-C.Barth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 20 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) (No Huddle) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 7:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 22-D.Martin right tackle to IND 30 for 56 yards (20-D.Butler). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.64]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief to TB 19 for 31 yards (30-B.McDougald). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +2.62]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson ran ob at IND 36 for 15 yards [90-K.Langford]. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.78]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.80]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans to IND 34 for 17 yards (20-D.Butler). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on TB-70-L.Mankins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 44. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.80]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 22-D.Martin right tackle to IND 30 for 56 yards (20-D.Butler). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.64]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass incomplete short middle to 84-C.Brate (55-N.Irving). [WPA -2.7% · EPA -3.47]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:18 · TB 31 · Score 0-3
    (8:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:55 · IND 20 · Score 3-3
    (2:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:48 · TB 9 · Score 3-6
    (12:48) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 5:43 · IND 12 · Score 6-6
    (5:43) 10-C.Barth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · IND 20 · Score 12-6
    (2:00) (Run formation) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · TB 8 · Score 12-9
    (10:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:29 · TB 19 · Score 12-15
    (7:29) (No Huddle) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:22 · TB 15 · Score 12-16
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 1:07 · TB 26 · Score 12-19
    (1:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:58 · TB 3 · Score 12-25
    (5:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2015-11-29?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-12 in Week 12, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, Indianapolis Colts 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 7:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 5:58) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:18, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 2:55, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 5:43, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 1:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.2% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.30 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+2.62 EPA): (7:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief to TB 19 for 31 yards (30-B.McDougald)..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W