Colts 10–45 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2015

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 45–10 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 10–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: B. Roethlisberger
Top passer: B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play: (4:18) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to PIT 29, Center-45-M.Overton. 84-A.Bro…
Game date: 2015-12-06

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 45–10 on 2015-12-06. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +23.00 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	7	0	0	0	10
Pittsburgh Steelers	6	15	7	17	0	45

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3PIT 17

+3IND 32

PIT 9

+1PIT 15

IND 68

+3IND 24

PIT 78

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:23FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 17
Score
3-0
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:30FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
3-3
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:19FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
IND 32
Score
3-6
(3:19) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:32TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 9
Score
9-6
(8:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 23-F.Gore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:26XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
10-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:08TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
10-12
(4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:04Safety
BRB. Roethlisberger
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 46-W.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on IND-91-J.Newsome, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:14TD
MWM. Wheaton
Points+6
Yard line
IND 5
Score
10-20
(:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-M.Wheaton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:10XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:44TD
Myles Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
IND 68
Score
10-27
(12:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:35XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:15TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
IND 5
Score
10-34
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:11XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-35
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:33FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
IND 24
Score
10-38
(6:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:18TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 78
Score
10-44
(4:18) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to PIT 29, Center-45-M.Overton. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:01XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-45
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +23.00 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.19 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
3Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
4M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.25 EPA/play
6Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
7Austin Johnson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
8D. Herron · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+23.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.85 EPA): (12:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.02 EPA): P. McAfee — (4:18) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to PIT 29, Center-45-M.Overton. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between dow

Quarterback report card

B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +23.00 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -12.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.288	+0.158
Offensive success rate	39.0%	47.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.361	+0.535
Rush EPA/play	-0.309	-0.103
Defensive EPA/play	-0.158	+0.288
Defensive success rate	52.3%	61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -22.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +13.86 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 8:32)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 4:08)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:14)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 12:44)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 14:15)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (Q4 4:18)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 10:23)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 5:30)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 3:19)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 6:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q1 5:30) — (5:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 32 (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 15–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 23-F.Gore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 8:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q2 4:04); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-M.Wheaton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:10) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 68 (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 12:35) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 14:11) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 78 (Q4 4:18); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 4:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) (No Huddle) 34-De.Williams left tackle to PIT 27 for 1 yard (55-N.Irving). FUMBLES (55-N.Irving), RECOVERED by IND-99-B.Winn at PIT 27. 99-B.Winn pushed ob at PIT 25 for 2 yards (73-R.Foster). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.12]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 95-Jar.Jones at PIT 1. 95-Jar.Jones to PIT 6 for 5 yards (13-T.Hilton). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.61]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 73 yards from IND 35 to PIT -8. 13-Jac.Jones to PIT 11 for 19 yards (91-J.Newsome). FUMBLES (91-J.Newsome), RECOVERED by IND-30-D.Smith at PIT 11. 30-D.Smith to PIT 11 for no gain (57 [WPA -9.4% · EPA -5.65]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James to IND 29 for 20 yards (20-D.Butler). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.40]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-G.Whalen INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Boykin (22-W.Gay) at IND 38. 25-B.Boykin to IND 37 for 1 yard (80-C.Fleener). The Replay Official reviewed [WPA -8.6% · EPA -2.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to PIT 29, Center-45-M.Overton. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between dow [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.02]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at PIT 22 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-98-V.Williams at PIT 22. 98-V.Williams to PIT 22 for no gain ( [WPA -0.5% · EPA -6.00]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +5.85]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 73 yards from IND 35 to PIT -8. 13-Jac.Jones to PIT 11 for 19 yards (91-J.Newsome). FUMBLES (91-J.Newsome), RECOVERED by IND-30-D.Smith at PIT 11. 30-D.Smith to PIT 11 for no gain (57 [WPA -9.4% · EPA -5.65]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 10:23 · PIT 17 · Score 3-0
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 5:30 · IND 11 · Score 3-3
(5:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 3:19 · IND 32 · Score 3-6
(3:19) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:32 · PIT 9 · Score 9-6
(8:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 23-F.Gore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:26 · PIT 15 · Score 10-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 4:08 · IND 7 · Score 10-12
(4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 4:04 · IND 2 · Score 10-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 46-W.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on IND-91-J.Newsome, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · IND 5 · Score 10-20
(:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-M.Wheaton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · IND 15 · Score 10-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 12:44 · IND 68 · Score 10-27
(12:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 12:35 · IND 15 · Score 10-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · IND 5 · Score 10-34
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · IND 15 · Score 10-35
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 6:33 · IND 24 · Score 10-38
(6:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · PIT 78 · Score 10-44
(4:18) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee punts 49 yards to PIT 29, Center-45-M.Overton. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between dow
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · IND 15 · Score 10-45
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
M. Hasselbeck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2015-12-06?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-10 in Week 13, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 15; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Final: Indianapolis Colts 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 8:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 4:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 12:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 14:15) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (Q4 4:18) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 10:23, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 5:30, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 3:19, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 6:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.8% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +23.00 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Indianapolis Colts), 53.3% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -12.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.85 EPA): (12:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

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