Cardinals 16–13 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts?

J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 45.5% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.64 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 47.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.34 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 16–13 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 3–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Doyle
Top passer: Jacoby Brissett
Biggest EPA play: (9:55) (Run formation) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED …
Game date: 2017-09-17

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Indianapolis Colts 16–13 on 2017-09-17, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 10–3 halftime lead. J. Doyle posted a game-high +5.52 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	OT	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	3	10	3	0	16
Indianapolis Colts	10	0	3	0	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals

ARI 5

+1ARI 15

+3ARI 28

+3IND 9

+3ARI 11

IND 45

+1IND 15

+3IND 22

+3IND 12

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:42TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
0-6
(7:42) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:38XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:33FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 28
Score
0-10
(1:33) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:59FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 9
Score
3-10
(5:59) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:45FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 11
Score
3-13
(11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:47TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 45
Score
9-13
(7:47) (Run formation) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:38XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:28FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 22
Score
13-13
(3:28) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 8:05FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 12
Score
16-13
(8:05) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
2Jack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
3I. Momah · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4Ja. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5R. Turbin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
6C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.34 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7T. Niklas · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
8Bucky Williams · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 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

J. Doyle — IND · Receiving

J. Doyle posted the highest total EPA (+5.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.82 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (9:55) (Run formation) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [92-F.Rucker] at IND 36. 32-T.Mathieu to IND 21 for 15 yards (74-A.Castonzo).

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) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.64 total EPA
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.074	-0.126
Offensive success rate	40.2%	37.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.033	-0.151
Rush EPA/play	-0.168	-0.178
Defensive EPA/play	+0.126	+0.074
Defensive success rate	62.8%	59.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.07 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.13 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -6.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -11.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (Q1 7:42)
Arizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 7:47)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:33)
Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson (Q2 5:59)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:45)
Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson (Q4 3:28)
Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson (OT 8:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 7:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ARI 28 (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the IND 45 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Run formation) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 7:38) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..

Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (OT 8:05) — (8:05) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (OT 9:55) — (9:55) (Run formation) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [92-F.Rucker] at IND 36. 32-T.Mathieu to IND 21 for 15 yards (74-A.Castonzo). [WPA -46.5% · EPA -5.82]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. [WPA -30.3% · EPA -2.52]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 14-J.Nelson ran ob at IND 28 for 31 yards. Penalty on IND-93-J.Sheard, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +2.55]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 2-R.Sanchez punts 44 yards to ARI 43, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 33-K.Williams to ARI 49 for 6 yards (41-M.Farley). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -0.81]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 3. 29-M.Hooker to IND 35 for 32 yards (38-A.Ellington). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.47]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (OT 9:55) — (9:55) (Run formation) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [92-F.Rucker] at IND 36. 32-T.Mathieu to IND 21 for 15 yards (74-A.Castonzo). [WPA -46.5% · EPA -5.82]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 3. 29-M.Hooker to IND 35 for 32 yards (38-A.Ellington). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.47]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) (Pass formation) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.17]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Run formation) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +4.10]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:42 · ARI 5 · Score 0-6
(7:42) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:38 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 1:33 · ARI 28 · Score 0-10
(1:33) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:59 · IND 9 · Score 3-10
(5:59) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · ARI 11 · Score 3-13
(11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:47 · IND 45 · Score 9-13
(7:47) (Run formation) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · IND 15 · Score 10-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · IND 22 · Score 13-13
(3:28) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — OT 8:05 · IND 12 · Score 16-13
(8:05) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jacoby Brissett (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts on 2017-09-17?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-13 in Week 2, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 10, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q5: Arizona Cardinals 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 16, Indianapolis Colts 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 7:42) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 7:47) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:33, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 5:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:45, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (OT 8:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 45.5% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.64 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 47.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.34 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts?

J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps.

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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