Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 41–15 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 24–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jawaan Taylor
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- 8-R.Sanchez kicks 62 yards from IND 35 to BUF 3. 19-I.McKenzie to BUF 15 for 12 yards. FUM…
- Game date
- 2021-11-21
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 41–15 on 2021-11-21. Jawaan Taylor posted a game-high +12.39 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 41 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(8:59) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(1:48) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(2:16) 6-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(2:03) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(5:33) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(1:02) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(12:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:27) 6-M.Badgley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:59TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-0
(8:59) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:55XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-0
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:48TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 13-0
(1:48) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:38XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-0
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:48TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 14-6
(10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:44XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:16FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 17-7
(2:16) 6-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:03TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 23-7
(2:03) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:59XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 24-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:33TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 10
- Score
- 30-7
(5:33) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:27XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 31-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:02TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 37-7
(1:02) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:58XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 38-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:48TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 38-13
(12:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:42Safety Jonathan AllenPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 38-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:27FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 41-15
(6:27) 6-M.Badgley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +12.39 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2
Carson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.40 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 3T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 4Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5Matt Breida · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6
Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 7J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 2 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
Jawaan Taylor — IND · Rushing
Jawaan Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+12.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Jawaan Taylor's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (1:48) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.17 EPA): Rigoberto Sanchez — 8-R.Sanchez kicks 62 yards from IND 35 to BUF 3. 19-I.McKenzie to BUF 15 for 12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-38-T.Carrie at BUF 16. 38-T.Carrie to BUF 2 for 14 yards (46-J.Johnson; 9-A.Smith).
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.73 total EPA
- Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -14.3% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +10.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.254 | -0.188 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.6% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.433 | -0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.216 | +0.324 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.188 | -0.254 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 44.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -13.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +20.54 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Carson Wentz pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley
- Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 8:55) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 23 (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 1:38) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 10:44) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) 6-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 1:59) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 5:27) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 1:02) — (1:02) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 0:58) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 8–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 12:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 6-M.Badgley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:12) — 8-R.Sanchez kicks 62 yards from IND 35 to BUF 3. 19-I.McKenzie to BUF 15 for 12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-38-T.Carrie at BUF 16. 38-T.Carrie to BUF 2 for 14 yards (46-J.Johnson; 9-A.Smith).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 30-G.Odum at IND 22. 30-G.Odum pushed ob at IND 43 for 21 yards (74-C.Ford).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman to BUF 22 for 18 yards (27-T.White, 23-M.Hyde).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass incomplete short left to 84-J.Doyle. PENALTY on BUF-97-M.Addison, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at IND 27 - No Play. Penalty on BUF-27-T.White, Defensive Pass
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:12) — 8-R.Sanchez kicks 62 yards from IND 35 to BUF 3. 19-I.McKenzie to BUF 15 for 12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-38-T.Carrie at BUF 16. 38-T.Carrie to BUF 2 for 14 yards (46-J.Johnson; 9-A.Smith).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 1-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore (27-X.Rhodes) [97-A.Muhammad] at BUF 38. 23-K.Moore pushed ob at BUF 24 for 14 yards (65-I.Boettger).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right intended for 89-T.Sweeney INTERCEPTED by 44-Z.Franklin at 50. 44-Z.Franklin to BUF 42 for 8 yards (19-I.McKenzie).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at IND 47 for 18 yards (21-J.Poyer) [93-E.Obada]. PENALTY on BUF-21-J.Poyer, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 47.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:59 · BUF 3 · Score 6-0
(8:59) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:55 · BUF 15 · Score 7-0
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:48 · BUF 23 · Score 13-0
(1:48) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:38 · BUF 15 · Score 14-0
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:48 · IND 6 · Score 14-6
(10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:44 · IND 15 · Score 14-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:16 · BUF 17 · Score 17-7
(2:16) 6-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:03 · BUF 2 · Score 23-7
(2:03) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:59 · BUF 15 · Score 24-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · BUF 10 · Score 30-7
(5:33) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · BUF 15 · Score 31-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:02 · BUF 1 · Score 37-7
(1:02) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:58 · BUF 15 · Score 38-7
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 12:48 · IND 9 · Score 38-13
(12:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 12:42 · IND 2 · Score 38-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 6:27 · BUF 17 · Score 41-15
(6:27) 6-M.Badgley 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-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.
- Jawaan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Carson Wentz (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills on 2021-11-21?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 41-15 in Week 11, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Buffalo Bills 8; Final: Indianapolis Colts 41, Buffalo Bills 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q1 8:59) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 1:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 10:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q2 2:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 5:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 1:02) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q4 12:48) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 2:16, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 6:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 55.3% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.73 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 45.8% completion, -14.3% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +10.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?
Jawaan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.39 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (1:48) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
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