Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 37–5 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 0–24 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- Darius Anderson
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at BUF 26 for -5 yards (57-K.Turay). FUMBLES (57-K.T…
- Game date
- 2018-10-21
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 37–5 on 2018-10-21. A. Luck posted a game-high +8.96 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 24 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 86-E.Swoope for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(7:46) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 9, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(13:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(5:32) 25-M.Mack left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #7 Brissett at QB.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:38TD ESE. SwoopePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 0-6
(13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 86-E.Swoope for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 0-12
(9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:25Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:48TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 0-20
(1:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:41XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:03FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 0-24
(:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:46FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 3-24
(7:46) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:25Safety ALA. LuckPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 87
- Score
- 5-24
(:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 9, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:18TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 5-30
(13:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:13XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 5-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 5-37
(5:32) 25-M.Mack left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #7 Brissett at QB.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.96 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +6.98 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4
Myles Murphy · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 5E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 6Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7Jordan Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8Jordan Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 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
A. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+8.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (+3.40 EPA): (9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.20 EPA): Darius Anderson — (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at BUF 26 for -5 yards (57-K.Turay). FUMBLES (57-K.Turay) [57-K.Turay], RECOVERED by IND-31-Q.Wilson at BUF 40. 31-Q.Wilson to BUF 2 for 38 yards (18-A.Holmes).
Quarterback report card
Darius Anderson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Darius Anderson (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.81 EPA/play · -27.43 total EPA- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +8.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.385 | +0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.807 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.146 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.124 | +0.385 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.39), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.39 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -26.98 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +9.90 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — E. Swoope (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 24–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 86-E.Swoope for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 29 (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the BUF 1 (Q2 9:25) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 1:41) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 5–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 87 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 9, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 13:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 20 (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) 25-M.Mack left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #7 Brissett at QB..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 85-C.Clay to IND 13 for 9 yards (34-M.Mitchell) [49-M.Adams]. FUMBLES (34-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at IND 26. 53-D.Leonard to IN
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 25-M.Mack left tackle to BUF 43 for 10 yards (23-M.Hyde).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 86-E.Swoope for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 18-A.Holmes to BUF 34 for 13 yards (27-N.Hairston) [57-K.Turay].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at BUF 26 for -5 yards (57-K.Turay). FUMBLES (57-K.Turay) [57-K.Turay], RECOVERED by IND-31-Q.Wilson at BUF 40. 31-Q.Wilson to BUF 2 for 38 yards (18-A.Holmes).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 85-C.Clay to IND 13 for 9 yards (34-M.Mitchell) [49-M.Adams]. FUMBLES (34-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at IND 26. 53-D.Leonard to IN
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 11-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore II at BUF 24. 23-K.Moore II to BUF 20 for 4 yards (87-C.Phillips).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 34-M.Mitchell at IND 21. 34-M.Mitchell pushed ob at BUF 32 for 47 yards (45-M.Murphy).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:38 · BUF 17 · Score 0-6
(13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 86-E.Swoope for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:35 · BUF 29 · Score 0-12
(9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q2 9:25 · BUF 1 · Score 0-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:48 · BUF 5 · Score 0-20
(1:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:41 · BUF 15 · Score 0-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · BUF 18 · Score 0-24
(:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 7:46 · IND 16 · Score 3-24
(7:46) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 0:25 · BUF 87 · Score 5-24
(:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 9, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · BUF 1 · Score 5-30
(13:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 13:13 · BUF 15 · Score 5-31
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:32 · BUF 20 · Score 5-37
(5:32) 25-M.Mack left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #7 Brissett at QB.
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.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Darius Anderson (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts on 2018-10-21?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 37-5 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Indianapolis Colts 24; Q3: Buffalo Bills 5, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Buffalo Bills 5, Indianapolis Colts 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Swoope (A. Luck pass) (Q2 13:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (A. Luck pass) (Q2 9:35) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q2 1:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 13:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q4 5:32) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 7:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Darius Anderson (Buffalo Bills), 58.8% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.81 EPA per dropback, -27.43 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 63.0% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +8.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (9:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 25-M.Mack for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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