Colts 41–21 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -5.49 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 63.9% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +22.59 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?

P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.91 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 16-A.Dulin (27-J.Coleman). PENALTY on DET-27-J.Coleman, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No P.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 41–21 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 20–7 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (13:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-…
Game date: 2020-11-01

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 41–21 on 2020-11-01. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +22.59 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	20	0	21	0	41
Detroit Lions	7	0	7	7	0	21

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 25

DET 22

DET 29

IND 9

IND 75

IND 4

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:49TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
IND 25
Score
0-6
(5:49) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-K.Willis].
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:42XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:20TD
NHN. Hines
Points+6
Yard line
DET 22
Score
6-7
(11:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-N.Hines for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:10XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:37TD
JDJ. Doyle
Points+6
Yard line
DET 7
Score
13-7
(5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:32XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
14-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:02TD
NHN. Hines
Points+6
Yard line
DET 29
Score
20-7
(1:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-N.Hines for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:15TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 9
Score
20-13
(11:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 33-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:08XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
20-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:38TD
Jordan Wilkins
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
26-14
(13:38) 20-J.Wilkins left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:34Safety
Jordan Wilkins
Points+2
Yard line
DET 2
Score
28-14
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-J.Wilkins rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:34TD
Kenny Moore II
Points+6
Yard line
IND 75
Score
34-14
(13:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at DET 29. 23-K.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:26XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
35-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:20TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
IND 4
Score
35-20
(12:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:15XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
35-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:07TD
TBT. Burton
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
41-21
(7:07) Direct snap to 80-T.Burton. 80-T.Burton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +22.59 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
2Mike Hall Jr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
3D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
4N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
5Montrell Johnson Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7Jordan Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
8J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 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

Philip Rivers — IND · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+22.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.91 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 16-A.Dulin (27-J.Coleman). PENALTY on DET-27-J.Coleman, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-8.49 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (13:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at DET 29. 23-K.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -5.49 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +22.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.109	-0.198
Offensive success rate	44.1%	36.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.595	-0.114
Rush EPA/play	-0.081	-0.562
Defensive EPA/play	+0.198	-0.109
Defensive success rate	63.3%	55.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.11 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.20 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -15.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +10.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 5:49)
Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 11:20)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 5:37)
Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 1:02)
Detroit Lions — Kisean Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 11:15)
Indianapolis Colts — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 13:38)
Indianapolis Colts — Kenny Moore II (Q4 13:34)
Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 12:20)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Burton (Q4 7:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-K.Willis].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 5:42) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 20–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-N.Hines for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 11:10) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 5:32) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 29 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-N.Hines for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 33-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 11:08) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 20-J.Wilkins left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 13:34) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-J.Wilkins rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 75 (Q4 13:34); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 13:26) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 12:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) Direct snap to 80-T.Burton. 80-T.Burton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at IND 34 for -9 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard) [53-D.Leonard], RECOVERED by IND-50-J.Houston at IND 40. 50-J.Houston to IND 40 for no gain (73-J.Jac [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.44]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 16-A.Dulin (27-J.Coleman). PENALTY on DET-27-J.Coleman, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No Play. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.91]
Detroit Lions (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall to DET 36 for 17 yards (32-J.Blackmon). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.97]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-N.Hines for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.48]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:29) — (6:29) 8-R.Sanchez punt is BLOCKED by 35-M.Killebrew, Center-46-L.Rhodes, RECOVERED by DET-58-J.Collins at IND 36. 58-J.Collins to IND 32 for 4 yards (37-K.Willis). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at DET 29. 23-K.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -8.49]
Detroit Lions (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall pushed ob at IND 8 for 73 yards (27-X.Rhodes). [WPA +1.5% · EPA +6.39]
Detroit Lions (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at IND 34 for -9 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard) [53-D.Leonard], RECOVERED by IND-50-J.Houston at IND 40. 50-J.Houston to IND 40 for no gain (73-J.Jac [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.44]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 16-A.Dulin (27-J.Coleman). PENALTY on DET-27-J.Coleman, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No Play. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.91]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 5:49 · IND 25 · Score 0-6
(5:49) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-K.Willis].
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 5:42 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:20 · DET 22 · Score 6-7
(11:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-N.Hines for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:10 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:37 · DET 7 · Score 13-7
(5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:32 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · DET 29 · Score 20-7
(1:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-N.Hines for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:15 · IND 9 · Score 20-13
(11:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 33-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 11:08 · IND 15 · Score 20-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:38 · DET 1 · Score 26-14
(13:38) 20-J.Wilkins left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 13:34 · DET 2 · Score 28-14
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-J.Wilkins rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · IND 75 · Score 34-14
(13:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at DET 29. 23-K.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 13:26 · DET 15 · Score 35-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · IND 4 · Score 35-20
(12:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · IND 15 · Score 35-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:07 · DET 2 · Score 41-21
(7:07) Direct snap to 80-T.Burton. 80-T.Burton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions on 2020-11-01?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 41-21 in Week 8, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 20, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 21, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 41, Detroit Lions 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 5:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Hines (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 11:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 5:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Hines (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 11:15) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Wilkins (Q4 13:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Moore (Q4 13:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 12:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Burton (Q4 7:07) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -5.49 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 63.9% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +22.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions?

Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.91 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 16-A.Dulin (27-J.Coleman). PENALTY on DET-27-J.Coleman, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No P.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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