Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 27–21 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 20–0 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Melvin Ingram
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-10-25
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–21 on 2015-10-25. Melvin Ingram posted a game-high +5.84 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(2:35) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(15:00) 29-K.Robinson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(10:30) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on NO-39-B.Browner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(3:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:35TD Keilan RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 6-0
(2:35) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:31XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD Keilan RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 13-0
(15:00) 29-K.Robinson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:56XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:42TD MHM. HoomanawanuiPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 20-0
(13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 26-0
(10:30) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:26XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 27-0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:56TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 87
- Score
- 27-6
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:42XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on NO-39-B.Browner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:11TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 46
- Score
- 27-13
(:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:01XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:10TD DMD. MoncriefPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 27-20
(3:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:05XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.84 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2
Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 3L. McCown · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.27 EPA/play
- 4
Brandon Coleman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play - 5M. Hoomanawanui · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 6C. Spiller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 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
Melvin Ingram — NO · Rushing
Melvin Ingram posted the highest total EPA (+5.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Melvin Ingram's top snap (+3.42 EPA): (5:02) (Run formation) 22-M.Ingram left end to IND 2 for 44 yards (28-G.Toler).
Biggest single play (+7.00 EPA): A. Luck — (3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 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) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.63 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.128 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.5% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.144 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.124 | -0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 65.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 16 drives, -10.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 17 drives, -1.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Keilan Robinson
- New Orleans Saints — Keilan Robinson
- New Orleans Saints — M. Hoomanawanui (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 2:35) — (2:35) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 2:31) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 29-K.Robinson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 14:56) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 10:26) — 5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 87 (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:42); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 46 (Q3 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 0:01) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 3:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 7-L.McCown pass short left to 82-B.Watson pushed ob at IND 1 for 25 yards (52-D.Jackson) [31-D.McDonald].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Anthony at IND 28. 50-S.Anthony to IND 23 for 5 yards (10-D.Moncrief).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) (Run formation) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-C.Spiller ran ob at IND 27 for 17 yards (28-G.Toler).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-B.Coleman pushed ob at IND 48 for 24 yards (33-D.Lowery).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 83-W.Snead to IND 47 for 11 yards (21-V.Davis; 32-C.Anderson). IND-21-V.Davis was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Anthony at IND 28. 50-S.Anthony to IND 23 for 5 yards (10-D.Moncrief).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:56) — 5-K.Forbath kicks 67 yards from NO 35 to IND -2. 17-G.Whalen to IND 28 for 30 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (57-D.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by NO-24-K.Wilson at IND 31. 24-K.Wilson to IND 27 for 4 yards
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 7-L.McCown pass short left to 82-B.Watson pushed ob at IND 1 for 25 yards (52-D.Jackson) [31-D.McDonald].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:35 · IND 1 · Score 6-0
(2:35) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 29-K.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:31 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 6 · Score 13-0
(15:00) 29-K.Robinson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:42 · IND 16 · Score 20-0
(13:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 84-M.Hoomanawanui for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:30 · IND 1 · Score 26-0
(10:30) (Run formation) 65-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 22-M.Ingram left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:26 · IND 15 · Score 27-0
5-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:56 · NO 87 · Score 27-6
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · NO 15 · Score 27-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on NO-39-B.Browner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:11 · NO 46 · Score 27-13
(:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:01 · NO 15 · Score 27-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · NO 8 · Score 27-20
(3:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · NO 15 · Score 27-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Melvin Ingram (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts on 2015-10-25?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-21 in Week 7, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 13, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, Indianapolis Colts 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Robinson (Q1 2:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Robinson (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Hoomanawanui (D. Brees pass) (Q2 13:42) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q3 10:30) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q3 3:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q3 0:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q4 3:10) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 43.4% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.63 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 54.9% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts?
Melvin Ingram (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.84 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.42 EPA): (5:02) (Run formation) 22-M.Ingram left end to IND 2 for 44 yards (28-G.Toler)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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