49ers 23–26 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers), 59.2% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +17.36 total passing EPA. J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 48.9% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.56 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+4.35 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 26–23 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: Tied 6–6 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Brian Hoyer
Top passer: Brian Hoyer
Biggest EPA play: (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 47-D.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 5…
Game date: 2017-10-08

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 26–23 on 2017-10-08. Brian Hoyer posted a game-high +17.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
San Francisco 49ers	3	3	0	17	0	23
Indianapolis Colts	3	3	10	7	3	26

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers

+3SF 34

+3SF 5

+3IND 25

+3SF 20

SF 22

+1SF 15

+3IND 22

SF 3

+1SF 15

+1IND 15

+3SF 33

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:15FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
SF 34
Score
0-3
(9:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:41FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
IND 10
Score
3-3
(2:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:03FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
SF 5
Score
3-6
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:07FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
IND 25
Score
6-6
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:51FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
SF 20
Score
6-9
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:26TD
Marlon Mack
Points+6
Yard line
SF 22
Score
6-15
(3:26) (Run formation) 25-M.Mack right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:17XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
6-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 13:44FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
IND 22
Score
9-16
(13:44) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:01TD
Jacoby Brissett
Points+6
Yard line
SF 3
Score
9-22
(10:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:56XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
9-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:04TD
Kyle Juszczyk
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
15-23
(8:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:00XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
16-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:24TD
George Kittle
Points+6
Yard line
IND 5
Score
22-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:20XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
23-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
INDIndianapolis Colts
OT 1:43FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
SF 33
Score
23-26
(1:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Brian Hoyer · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +17.36 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
3George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.81 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
4Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5Marquise Goodwin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6P. Garcon · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
8Kyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 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

Brian Hoyer — SF · Passing

Brian Hoyer posted the highest total EPA (+17.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Brian Hoyer's top snap (+4.35 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.12 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 47-D.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Armstrong at SF -1. 54-R.Armstrong ran ob at SF 28 for 29 yards.

Quarterback report card

Brian Hoyer led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +17.36 total EPA
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.065	+0.063
Offensive success rate	41.3%	44.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.354	-0.012
Rush EPA/play	-0.417	+0.049
Defensive EPA/play	-0.063	-0.065
Defensive success rate	55.6%	58.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers +0.07, Indianapolis Colts +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.06 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +6.25 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +5.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (Q3 3:26)
Indianapolis Colts — Jacoby Brissett (Q4 10:01)
San Francisco 49ers — Kyle Juszczyk (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 8:04)
San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 0:24)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:15)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q1 2:41)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:03)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 0:07)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:51)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q4 13:44)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (OT 1:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 34 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 20 (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 22 (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) (Run formation) 25-M.Mack right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 3:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–7. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 9:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 8:00) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 0:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

Overtime: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 33 (OT 1:43) — (1:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (OT 3:45) — (3:45) (Punt formation) 5-B.Pinion punts 37 yards to IND 18, Center-86-K.Nelson, fair catch by 11-Q.Bray. [WPA +49.4% · EPA -0.13]
Indianapolis Colts (OT 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 47-D.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Armstrong at SF -1. 54-R.Armstrong ran ob at SF 28 for 29 yards. [WPA -34.2% · EPA -6.12]
Indianapolis Colts (OT 6:37) — (6:37) (Run formation) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to SF 8 for 46 yards (36-D.Johnson). [WPA +30.4% · EPA +2.72]
Indianapolis Colts (OT 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack right end to SF 34 for 35 yards (53-N.Bowman). [WPA +29.5% · EPA +1.74]
Indianapolis Colts (OT 1:43) — (1:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. [WPA +27.9% · EPA +1.16]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (OT 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 47-D.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Armstrong at SF -1. 54-R.Armstrong ran ob at SF 28 for 29 yards. [WPA -34.2% · EPA -6.12]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.7% · EPA +4.35]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton to SF 12 for 63 yards (25-J.Ward). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.60]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) (No Huddle) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-M.Goodwin to IND 8 for 51 yards (41-M.Farley). Penalty on IND-90-G.Stewart, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.38]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:15 · SF 34 · Score 0-3
(9:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:41 · IND 10 · Score 3-3
(2:41) 9-R.Gould 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:03 · SF 5 · Score 3-6
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · IND 25 · Score 6-6
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:51 · SF 20 · Score 6-9
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:26 · SF 22 · Score 6-15
(3:26) (Run formation) 25-M.Mack right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:17 · SF 15 · Score 6-16
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 13:44 · IND 22 · Score 9-16
(13:44) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · SF 3 · Score 9-22
(10:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:56 · SF 15 · Score 9-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:04 · IND 6 · Score 15-23
(8:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 8:00 · IND 15 · Score 16-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:24 · IND 5 · Score 22-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:20 · IND 15 · Score 23-23
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — OT 1:43 · SF 33 · Score 23-26
(1:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

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.
Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jacoby Brissett (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2017-10-08?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 26-23 in Week 5, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 17, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q5: San Francisco 49ers 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 23, Indianapolis Colts 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q3 3:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q4 10:01) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 8:04) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 0:24) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:15, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 2:41, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:03, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:51, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 13:44, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (OT 1:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers), 59.2% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +17.36 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 48.9% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+4.35 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

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