Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 27–24 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-11-08
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 27–24 on 2015-11-08. A. Luck posted a game-high +14.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(6:52) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(12:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:18) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:15) 1-P.McAfee punts 52 yards to DEN 17, Center-45-M.Overton. 31-O.Bolden for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(5:01) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(14:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(8:58) 53-J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 55 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 6:52TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 0-6
(6:52) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:48XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:17FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 0-10
(12:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:18TD JDJ. DoylePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 0-16
(7:18) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:12XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:15TD OBO. BoldenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 69
- Score
- 6-17
(:15) 1-P.McAfee punts 52 yards to DEN 17, Center-45-M.Overton. 31-O.Bolden for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:00XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:37TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 64
- Score
- 13-17
(11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:27XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:01FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 17-17
(5:01) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:09TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 17-23
(14:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:05XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 17-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:58TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 23-24
(8:58) 53-J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:54XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 24-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:18FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 37
- Score
- 24-27
(6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 55 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).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +14.95 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4G. Whalen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.93 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 7A. Bradshaw · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 8O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 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
A. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+14.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (-5.65 EPA): (:25) 12-A.Luck kneels to DEN 2 for -1 yards.
Biggest single play (+7.24 EPA): Paul Manning — (11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 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) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -3.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.95 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.340 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.328 | -0.172 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.01, Indianapolis Colts +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +0.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +3.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr.
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass)
- Denver Broncos — O. Bolden
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (A. Luck pass)
- Denver Broncos — O. Daniels (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 6:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 7:18) — (7:18) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 7:12) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 69 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 1-P.McAfee punts 52 yards to DEN 17, Center-45-M.Overton. 31-O.Bolden for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:00) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q3 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 11:27) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 14:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 53-J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 8:54) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [54-D.Parry] at DEN 49. 20-D.Butler to DEN 49 for no gain (88-D.Thomas).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 17-G.Whalen to DEN 13 for 38 yards (43-T.Ward).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton to DEN 35 for 28 yards (43-T.Ward) [58-V.Miller]. DEN-25-C.Harris was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-43-T.Ward, Unnecessary Roughness,
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 1-P.McAfee punts 52 yards to DEN 17, Center-45-M.Overton. 31-O.Bolden for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 12-A.Luck kneels to DEN 2 for -1 yards.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler [54-D.Parry] at DEN 49. 20-D.Butler to DEN 49 for no gain (88-D.Thomas).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 6:52 · DEN 7 · Score 0-6
(6:52) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:17 · DEN 25 · Score 0-10
(12:17) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:18 · DEN 3 · Score 0-16
(7:18) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:12 · DEN 15 · Score 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · DEN 69 · Score 6-17
(:15) 1-P.McAfee punts 52 yards to DEN 17, Center-45-M.Overton. 31-O.Bolden for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · IND 15 · Score 7-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:37 · IND 64 · Score 13-17
(11:37) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:27 · IND 15 · Score 14-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 5:01 · IND 11 · Score 17-17
(5:01) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 14:09 · DEN 8 · Score 17-23
(14:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · DEN 15 · Score 17-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:58 · IND 1 · Score 23-24
(8:58) 53-J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:54 · IND 15 · Score 24-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 6:18 · DEN 37 · Score 24-27
(6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 55 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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2015-11-08?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 27-24 in Week 9, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Indianapolis Colts 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 6:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass) (Q2 7:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — O. Bolden (Q2 0:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (A. Luck pass) (Q4 14:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — O. Daniels (P. Manning pass) (Q4 8:58) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 5:01, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 47.7% completion, -3.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.95 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.65 EPA): (:25) 12-A.Luck kneels to DEN 2 for -1 yards..
Was Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-0 Now 7-1 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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