Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 25–13 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Osweiler
- Top passer
- Jacoby Brissett
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:49) (Run formation) 13-T.Siemian pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED…
- Game date
- 2017-12-14
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 25–13 on 2017-12-14, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 10–7 halftime lead. B. Osweiler posted a game-high +19.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 25 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(8:07) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(6:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(1:26) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(4:22) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 14-C.Latimer for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-B.Osweiler pass to 14-C.Latimer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:07TD Jacoby BrissettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 0-6
(8:07) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:02XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:38FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 27
- Score
- 0-10
(6:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:26TD BOB. OsweilerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 18
- Score
- 6-10
(1:26) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:19XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:17FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 21
- Score
- 7-13
(9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:22TD CLC. LatimerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 13-13
(4:22) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 14-C.Latimer for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:16XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:47TD JHJ. HeuermanPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 54
- Score
- 20-13
(2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:37Safety BOB. OsweilerPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 22-13
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-B.Osweiler pass to 14-C.Latimer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:18FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 25-13
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Osweiler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +19.76 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 2Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3C. Latimer · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4J. Heuerman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.31 EPA/play
- 5
Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 6
Calvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 7R. Travis · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 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. Osweiler — DEN · Passing
B. Osweiler posted the highest total EPA (+19.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.
B. Osweiler's top snap (+5.31 EPA): (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.34 EPA): Trevor Siemian — (11:49) (Run formation) 13-T.Siemian pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Moore II at IND 25. 42-K.Moore II to 50 for 25 yards (86-A.Traylor).
Quarterback report card
Jacoby Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.37 total EPA
- B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.82 EPA/play · +19.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.112 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.495 | -0.038 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.160 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.112 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.11 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.07 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +10.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -4.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jacoby Brissett
- Denver Broncos — B. Osweiler
- Denver Broncos — C. Latimer (B. Osweiler pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Heuerman (B. Osweiler pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
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 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 8:02) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:19) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 15–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (Q3 9:17) — (9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 14-C.Latimer for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 4:16) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 54 (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q3 2:37).
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) (Run formation) 13-T.Siemian pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Moore II at IND 25. 42-K.Moore II to 50 for 25 yards (86-A.Traylor).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 23-F.Gore to DEN 25 for 22 yards (26-D.Stewart).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas pushed ob at IND 7 for 23 yards (31-Q.Wilson; 41-M.Farley).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 14-C.Latimer for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) (Run formation) 13-T.Siemian pass deep middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Moore II at IND 25. 42-K.Moore II to 50 for 25 yards (86-A.Traylor).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:07 · DEN 7 · Score 0-6
(8:07) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:02 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:38 · DEN 27 · Score 0-10
(6:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:26 · IND 18 · Score 6-10
(1:26) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · IND 15 · Score 7-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:17 · DEN 21 · Score 7-13
(9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:22 · IND 22 · Score 13-13
(4:22) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 14-C.Latimer for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:16 · IND 15 · Score 14-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:47 · IND 54 · Score 20-13
(2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q3 2:37 · IND 2 · Score 22-13
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-B.Osweiler pass to 14-C.Latimer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The r - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:18 · IND 22 · Score 25-13
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jacoby Brissett (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Osweiler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2017-12-14?
The Denver Broncos beat the Indianapolis Colts 25-13 in Week 15, 2017.
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 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 15, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Denver Broncos 25, Indianapolis Colts 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q1 8:07) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Osweiler (Q2 1:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Latimer (B. Osweiler pass) (Q3 4:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Heuerman (B. Osweiler pass) (Q3 2:47) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:38, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 9:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 5:18, 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?
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 47.2% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.37 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.82 EPA per dropback, +19.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?
B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.31 EPA): (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle to 82-J.Heuerman for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
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