Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 30–24 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 14–20 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Fleener
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lower…
- Game date
- 2016-01-03
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 30–24 on 2016-01-03. C. Fleener posted a game-high +6.06 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(9:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:25) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on TEN-59-W.Woodyard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:28) (Run formation) 23-D.Cobb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Lindley pass deep right to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lowery) at TEN 23. 50-J.Freeman for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:36) 4-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(11:12) (Run formation) 11-A.Tanney pass short left to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(2:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 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 9:02FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 31
- Score
- 0-3
(9:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 2:25TD ZMZ. MettenbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 6-3
(2:25) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 2:21XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-3
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:21TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 57
- Score
- 7-9
(:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:12XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 7-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on TEN-59-W.Woodyard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:28TD DCD. CobbPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 13-10
(10:28) (Run formation) 23-D.Cobb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:25XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-10
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:35FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 34
- Score
- 14-13
(6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:19TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 18
- Score
- 14-19
(:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Lindley pass deep right to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:13XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 14-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 14:29TD JFJ. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 70
- Score
- 14-26
(14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lowery) at TEN 23. 50-J.Freeman for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 14:19XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 14-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 7:36FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 17-27
(7:36) 4-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 11:12TD DGD. Green-BeckhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 23-27
(11:12) (Run formation) 11-A.Tanney pass short left to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 11:07XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 24-27
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:29FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 17
- Score
- 24-30
(2:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 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).
- 1C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 2Austin Johnson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3
Devontez Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4R. Lindley · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5Devontez Walker · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play
- 6T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7
Trey McBride · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 8Z. Mettenberger · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 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
C. Fleener — IND · Receiving
C. Fleener posted the highest total EPA (+6.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.
C. Fleener's top snap (+4.47 EPA): (:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.12 EPA): Z. Mettenberger — (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lowery) at TEN 23. 50-J.Freeman for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Indianapolis Colts) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.65 total EPA
- A. Tanney (Tennessee Titans) · 17 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +7.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.457 | -0.030 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.215 | -0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 57.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -0.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -4.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Z. Mettenberger
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener
- Tennessee Titans — D. Cobb
- Indianapolis Colts — Austin Johnson (R. Lindley pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Freeman
- Tennessee Titans — D. Green-Beckham (A. Tanney pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 31 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 2:21) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 57 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 0:12).
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) (Run formation) 23-D.Cobb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 10:25) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 18 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Lindley pass deep right to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 0:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 70 (Q3 14:29); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 14:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 4-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) (Run formation) 11-A.Tanney pass short left to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 11:07) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:21) — (:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 5-Jo.Freeman pass short right intended for 36-D.Herron INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Searcy at IND 10. 21-D.Searcy to IND 5 for 5 yards (36-D.Herron).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lowery) at TEN 23. 50-J.Freeman for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to 82-D.Walker to IND 41 for 17 yards (20-D.Butler).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Tanney pass deep right to 82-D.Walker pushed ob at TEN 46 for 29 yards (20-D.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lowery) at TEN 23. 50-J.Freeman for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 5-Jo.Freeman pass short right intended for 36-D.Herron INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Searcy at IND 10. 21-D.Searcy to IND 5 for 5 yards (36-D.Herron).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:21) — (:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Lindley pass deep right to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:02 · TEN 31 · Score 0-3
(9:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 2:25 · IND 5 · Score 6-3
(2:25) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 2:21 · IND 15 · Score 7-3
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · TEN 57 · Score 7-9
(:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:12 · TEN 15 · Score 7-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on TEN-59-W.Woodyard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 10:28 · IND 1 · Score 13-10
(10:28) (Run formation) 23-D.Cobb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · IND 15 · Score 14-10
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:35 · TEN 34 · Score 14-13
(6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · TEN 18 · Score 14-19
(:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Lindley pass deep right to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · TEN 15 · Score 14-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 14:29 · IND 70 · Score 14-26
(14:29) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman (33-D.Lowery) at TEN 23. 50-J.Freeman for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 14:19 · TEN 15 · Score 14-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 7:36 · IND 31 · Score 17-27
(7:36) 4-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · IND 5 · Score 23-27
(11:12) (Run formation) 11-A.Tanney pass short left to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 11:07 · IND 15 · Score 24-27
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:29 · TEN 17 · Score 24-30
(2:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Fleener (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2016-01-03?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 30-24 in Week 17, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 24, Indianapolis Colts 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — Z. Mettenberger (Q1 2:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Fleener (Q1 0:21) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Cobb (Q2 10:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Johnson (R. Lindley pass) (Q2 0:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Freeman (Q3 14:29) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Green-Beckham (A. Tanney pass) (Q4 11:12) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:35, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q3 7:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
J. Freeman (Indianapolis Colts), 46.9% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.65 total passing EPA. A. Tanney (Tennessee Titans), 58.8% completion, +7.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Fleener (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.47 EPA): (:21) (Run formation) 60-L.Louis reported in as eligible. 5-Jo.Freeman pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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