Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 34–27 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 20–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-…
- Game date
- 2015-10-18
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–27 on 2015-10-18, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 21–20 halftime lead. T. Brady posted a game-high +7.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(7:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(13:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:42) (Run formation) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.Easley].
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:04) (Run formation) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(12:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 29-L.Blount for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 17-G.Whalen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:21TD DMD. MoncriefPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 0-6
(7:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:16XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:56TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 12
- Score
- 6-7
(2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:50XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:53FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 10-7
(13:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:37TD Myles AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 90
- Score
- 10-13
(11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:30XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:42TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 38
- Score
- 16-14
(9:42) (Run formation) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:33XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 17-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:45TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 17-20
(2:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.Easley].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:38XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:06FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 20-21
(:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:04TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 26-21
(11:04) (Run formation) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:56XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 27-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:56TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 33-21
(12:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 29-L.Blount for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:48XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 34-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:26TD GWG. WhalenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 34-27
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 17-G.Whalen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.43 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.90 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4G. Whalen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 5T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6
Keyon Martin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 7D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8L. Blount · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.31 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+7.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-6.45 EPA): (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 60 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.90 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.008 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.173 | +0.115 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.123 | -0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.135 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +0.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +11.86 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Myles Adams
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount (T. Brady pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — G. Whalen (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
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 NE 5 (Q1 7:21); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 7:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 2:50) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–13. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 90 (Q2 11:37); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 11:30) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 38 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Run formation) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 9:33) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.Easley].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 2:38) — 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 17 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Run formation) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 10:56) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 29-L.Blount for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 12:48) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 17-G.Whalen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Run formation) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 80-D.Amendola to IND 22 for 19 yards (52-D.Jackson; 29-M.Adams).
- New England Patriots (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 82-K.Martin to IND 27 for 39 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Run formation) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Run formation) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) (Punt formation) 32-C.Anderson up the middle to IND 36 for -1 yards (38-B.Bolden). Penalty on IND, Illegal Formation, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete short middle to 13-T.Hilton.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · NE 5 · Score 0-6
(7:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confir - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:16 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 2:56 · IND 12 · Score 6-7
(2:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 2:50 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 13:53 · IND 22 · Score 10-7
(13:53) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:37 · IND 90 · Score 10-13
(11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:30 · NE 15 · Score 10-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · IND 38 · Score 16-14
(9:42) (Run formation) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · IND 15 · Score 17-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · NE 3 · Score 17-20
(2:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-D.Easley]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:38 · NE 15 · Score 17-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · IND 17 · Score 20-21
(:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:04 · IND 25 · Score 26-21
(11:04) (Run formation) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:56 · IND 15 · Score 27-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · IND 11 · Score 33-21
(12:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 29-L.Blount for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 12:48 · IND 15 · Score 34-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · NE 18 · Score 34-27
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 17-G.Whalen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts on 2015-10-18?
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-27 in Week 6, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: New England Patriots 13, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: New England Patriots 34, Indianapolis Colts 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q1 7:21) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q1 2:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Adams (Q2 11:37) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q2 9:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q2 2:45) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:04) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (T. Brady pass) (Q4 12:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — G. Whalen (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:26) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 13:53, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.90 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 53.5% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-6.45 EPA): (11:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams at NE 14. 29-M.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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