Colts 24–38 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2018

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 38–24 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 3–24 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Brady
Top passer: A. Luck
Biggest EPA play: (7:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTE…
Game date: 2018-10-04

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 38–24 on 2018-10-04. T. Brady posted a game-high +9.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	3	7	14	0	24
New England Patriots	7	17	0	14	0	38

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3NE 36

+3IND 27

IND 34

NE 1

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:03TD
Cordarrelle Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
0-6
(9:03) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Patterson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:58XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:16TD
TBT. Brady
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
0-13
(12:16) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:14XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:54FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
NE 36
Score
3-14
(8:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:37TD
Jordan White
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
3-20
(1:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:34XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:17FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
IND 27
Score
3-24
(:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:53TD
EEE. Ebron
Points+6
Yard line
NE 14
Score
9-24
(9:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:48XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
10-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:52TD
ESE. Swoope
Points+6
Yard line
NE 13
Score
16-24
(12:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 86-E.Swoope for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:48XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
17-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:28TD
JGJ. Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
IND 34
Score
17-30
(9:28) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 10-J.Gordon for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 500th career TD pass, 3rd-most all-time. NE 12-Brady 71st different career TD target, new NFL record (Testaverde 70).
NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:19XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
17-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:15TD
Sony Michel
Points+6
Yard line
IND 34
Score
17-37
(7:15) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel left guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:08XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
17-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:14TD
EEE. Ebron
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
23-38
(1:14) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10-second runoff before play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:11XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
24-38
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.87 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2E. Ebron · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
3E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
4Richie Grant · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
5Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6J. Gordon · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
7Montrell Johnson Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
8Sony Michel · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.12 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

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+9.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (-4.84 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Farley at IND 23. 41-M.Farley to IND 30 for 7 yards (15-C.Hogan).

Biggest single play (-6.23 EPA): A. Luck — (7:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Jones (30-J.McCourty) at NE 38. 31-J.Jones pushed ob at IND 34 for 28 yards (72-B.Smith).

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) · 62 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.47 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 75.6% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.035	+0.120
Offensive success rate	41.6%	52.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.008	+0.219
Rush EPA/play	-0.056	+0.111
Defensive EPA/play	-0.120	+0.035
Defensive success rate	47.1%	58.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -3.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 13 drives, +10.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — Cordarrelle Patterson (T. Brady pass) (Q1 9:03)
New England Patriots — T. Brady (Q2 12:16)
New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:37)
Indianapolis Colts — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q3 9:53)
Indianapolis Colts — E. Swoope (A. Luck pass) (Q4 12:52)
New England Patriots — J. Gordon (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:28)
New England Patriots — Sony Michel (Q4 7:15)
Indianapolis Colts — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:14)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:54)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Patterson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 8:58) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 12:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 36 (Q2 8:54) — (8:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:34) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 14 (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 9:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 13 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 86-E.Swoope for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 12:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 34 (Q4 9:28); New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 9:19) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 34 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel left guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 7:08) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10-second runoff before play.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 1:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q1 12:30) — (12:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to IND 37 for 13 yards (29-M.Hooker). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.21]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 64-M.Glowinski reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short left to 20-J.Wilkins to IND 48 for 4 yards (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at 50. 32-D.McCou [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.10]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. IND 4-Vinatieri 673rd career FGA, passes G.Anderson for 2nd all-time (M. Andersen 709). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.92]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:44) — (:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 21-N.Hines INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Chung [94-A.Clayborn] at NE 49. 23-P.Chung to IND 49 for 2 yards (21-N.Hines). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -3.21]
New England Patriots (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Farley at IND 23. 41-M.Farley to IND 30 for 7 yards (15-C.Hogan). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.84]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:25) — (7:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Jones (30-J.McCourty) at NE 38. 31-J.Jones pushed ob at IND 34 for 28 yards (72-B.Smith). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -6.23]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 64-M.Glowinski reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short left to 20-J.Wilkins to IND 48 for 4 yards (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at 50. 32-D.McCou [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.10]
New England Patriots (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Farley at IND 23. 41-M.Farley to IND 30 for 7 yards (15-C.Hogan). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.84]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. IND 4-Vinatieri 673rd career FGA, passes G.Anderson for 2nd all-time (M. Andersen 709). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.92]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 9:03 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(9:03) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Patterson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 8:58 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:16 · IND 1 · Score 0-13
(12:16) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:14 · IND 15 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 8:54 · NE 36 · Score 3-14
(8:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:37 · IND 6 · Score 3-20
(1:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:34 · IND 15 · Score 3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · IND 27 · Score 3-24
(:17) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 9:53 · NE 14 · Score 9-24
(9:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:48 · NE 15 · Score 10-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · NE 13 · Score 16-24
(12:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 86-E.Swoope for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:48 · NE 15 · Score 17-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:28 · IND 34 · Score 17-30
(9:28) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 10-J.Gordon for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 500th career TD pass, 3rd-most all-time. NE 12-Brady 71st different career TD target, new NFL record (Testaverde 7
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · IND 15 · Score 17-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:15 · IND 34 · Score 17-37
(7:15) (Shotgun) 26-S.Michel left guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:08 · IND 15 · Score 17-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · NE 1 · Score 23-38
(1:14) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10-second runoff before play.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:11 · NE 15 · Score 24-38
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

Key takeaways

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

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2018-10-04?

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 38-24 in Week 5, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 17; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, New England Patriots 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, New England Patriots 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — C. Patterson (T. Brady pass) (Q1 9:03) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q2 12:16) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q3 9:53) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Swoope (A. Luck pass) (Q4 12:52) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Gordon (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:28) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q4 7:15) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:14) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 8:54, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 61.3% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.47 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 75.6% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-4.84 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Farley at IND 23. 41-M.Farley to IND 30 for 7 yards (15-C.Hogan)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

New England Patriots

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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