Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 24–23 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 13–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- Jacoby Brissett
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-…
- Game date
- 2017-10-29
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–23 on 2017-10-29, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 13–10 halftime lead. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +5.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(5:45) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(8:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. PENALTY on CIN-90-M.Johnson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(9:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 80-J.Malone for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 25-M.Mack for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(11:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at IND 16. 96-C.Dunlap for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Dunlap tipped the ball up at the 20, caught at the 16}
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 0-3
(5:45) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:05FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 3-3
(12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:19TD JDJ. DoylePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 9-3
(8:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:14XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 10-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. PENALTY on CIN-90-M.Johnson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 4:41TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 10-9
(4:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 4:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 10-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:03FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 13-10
(:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:16TD JMJ. MalonePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 13-16
(9:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 80-J.Malone for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 13-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 19-17
(2:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 25-M.Mack for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:10XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 20-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:24FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 23-17
(11:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:05TD CDC. DunlapPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 76
- Score
- 23-23
(7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at IND 16. 96-C.Dunlap for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Dunlap tipped the ball up at the 20, caught at the 16}
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 23-24
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.74 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 2
Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 3J. Malone · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4B. LaFell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6Tyler Kroft · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8
Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 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
Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing
Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+5.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+4.42 EPA): (6:46) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon to IND 3 for 67 yards (35-P.Desir).
Biggest single play (-7.58 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at IND 16. 96-C.Dunlap for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Dunlap tipped the ball up at the 20, caught at the 1
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) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -0.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.65 total EPA- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.120 | +0.164 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.296 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 61.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.06, Cincinnati Bengals -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.06 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.11 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -7.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -5.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Malone (Andy Dalton pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dunlap
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q1 5:45) — (5:45) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 8:14); Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 4:36) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 80-J.Malone for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 9:10) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 25-M.Mack for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 2:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 76 (Q4 7:05); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 6:58) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at IND 16. 96-C.Dunlap for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Dunlap tipped the ball up at the 20, caught at the 1
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short right to 13-T.Hilton [94-C.Smith].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) 2-R.Sanchez punts 43 yards to CIN 24, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 12-A.Erickson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-52-B.Mingo at CIN 27.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 25-M.Mack for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 43 for -7 yards (58-C.Lawson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at IND 16. 96-C.Dunlap for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Dunlap tipped the ball up at the 20, caught at the 1
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) 2-R.Sanchez punts 43 yards to CIN 24, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 12-A.Erickson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-52-B.Mingo at CIN 27.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon to IND 3 for 67 yards (35-P.Desir).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 25-M.Mack for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 5:45 · IND 11 · Score 0-3
(5:45) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:05 · CIN 11 · Score 3-3
(12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:19 · CIN 13 · Score 9-3
(8:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:14 · CIN 15 · Score 10-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. PENALTY on CIN-90-M.Johnson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 4:41 · IND 8 · Score 10-9
(4:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 4:36 · IND 15 · Score 10-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 15 · Score 13-10
(:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · IND 25 · Score 13-16
(9:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 80-J.Malone for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:10 · IND 15 · Score 13-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:19 · CIN 24 · Score 19-17
(2:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 25-M.Mack for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:10 · CIN 15 · Score 20-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · CIN 11 · Score 23-17
(11:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · CIN 76 · Score 23-23
(7:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at IND 16. 96-C.Dunlap for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Dunlap tipped the ball up at the 20, caught at the 1 - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:58 · IND 15 · Score 23-24
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2017-10-29?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-23 in Week 8, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 13, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 8:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 4:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Malone (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 9:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 2:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dunlap (Q4 7:05) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 5:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 53.2% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.65 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.6% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.42 EPA): (6:46) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon to IND 3 for 67 yards (35-P.Desir)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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