Colts 30–18 49ers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 48.6% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.27 total passing EPA. J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -15.15 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

M. Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.68 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (7:24) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman to SF 19 for 57 yards (26-J.Norman). Penalty on SF-26-J.Norman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Caught SF 24. 5-YAC.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 30–18 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 13–12 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Michael Pittman
Top passer: Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz sacked at SF 8 for -4 yards (95-K.Street). FUMBLES (95-K.Stree…
Game date: 2021-10-24

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–18 on 2021-10-24. Michael Pittman posted a game-high +12.68 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	7	6	7	10	0	30
San Francisco 49ers	12	0	0	6	0	18

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 37

SF 1

SF 5

+3SF 24

SF 28

SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 10:18TD
Elijah Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
IND 14
Score
0-6
(10:18) 25-E.Mitchell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 8:12FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
IND 16
Score
0-9
(8:12) 14-J.Slye 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:21TD
Mo Alie-Cox
Points+6
Yard line
SF 11
Score
6-9
(5:21) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught SF 9. 9-YAC
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:15XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
7-9
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:32FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
IND 37
Score
7-12
(2:32) 14-J.Slye 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:05TD
Carson Wentz
Points+6
Yard line
SF 1
Score
13-12
(1:05) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:49TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
SF 5
Score
19-12
(3:49) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:45XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
20-12
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 13:13TD
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Points+6
Yard line
IND 14
Score
20-18
(13:13) (No Huddle) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught IND 2. 2-YAC
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:04FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
SF 24
Score
23-18
(7:04) 6-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:56TD
Michael Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
SF 28
Score
29-18
(2:56) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught SF 4. 4-YAC
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:49XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
30-18
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.17 EPA/play
2Carson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.27 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
4M. Sanu · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
5Elijah Mitchell · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
6Charlie Woerner · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.44 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
8Trent Sherfield Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.23 total EPA · 2 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

Michael Pittman — IND · Receiving

Michael Pittman posted the highest total EPA (+12.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +3.17 EPA per play.

Michael Pittman's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (7:24) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman to SF 19 for 57 yards (26-J.Norman). Penalty on SF-26-J.Norman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Caught SF 24. 5-YAC

Biggest single play (-6.13 EPA): Carson Wentz — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz sacked at SF 8 for -4 yards (95-K.Street). FUMBLES (95-K.Street) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-51-A.Al-Shaair at SF 7. 51-A.Al-Shaair to SF 19 for 12 yards (14-Z.Pascal).

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.27 total EPA
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -15.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	San Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.001	-0.201
Offensive success rate	35.2%	35.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.179	-0.473
Rush EPA/play	-0.179	-0.053
Defensive EPA/play	+0.201	+0.001
Defensive success rate	64.8%	64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
San Francisco 49ers: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -0.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, -14.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Elijah Mitchell (Q1 10:18)
Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 5:21)
Indianapolis Colts — Carson Wentz (Q2 1:05)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 3:49)
San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr. (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q4 13:13)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 2:56)

Field goals

San Francisco 49ers — Joey Slye (Q1 8:12)
San Francisco 49ers — Joey Slye (Q1 2:32)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q4 7:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 12–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 25-E.Mitchell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) 14-J.Slye 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 11 (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught SF 9. 9-YAC; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 5:15) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 37 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) 14-J.Slye 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 3:45) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught IND 2. 2-YAC; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 6-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 28 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught SF 4. 4-YAC; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 2:49) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left intended for 19-D.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at SF 43. 27-X.Rhodes ran ob at SF 39 for 4 yards (23-J.Hasty). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -4.21]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked at SF 33 for -8 yards (97-A.Muhammad). FUMBLES (97-A.Muhammad) [97-A.Muhammad], RECOVERED by IND-51-K.Paye at SF 33. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -4.84]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz sacked at SF 8 for -4 yards (95-K.Street). FUMBLES (95-K.Street) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-51-A.Al-Shaair at SF 7. 51-A.Al-Shaair to SF 19 for 12 yards (14-Z.Pascal). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -6.13]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught IND 2. 2-YAC [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep middle to 15-K.Coutee. PENALTY on SF-24-K.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at IND 25 - No Play. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz sacked at SF 8 for -4 yards (95-K.Street). FUMBLES (95-K.Street) [97-N.Bosa], RECOVERED by SF-51-A.Al-Shaair at SF 7. 51-A.Al-Shaair to SF 19 for 12 yards (14-Z.Pascal). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -6.13]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman to SF 19 for 57 yards (26-J.Norman). Penalty on SF-26-J.Norman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Caught SF 24. 5-YAC [WPA +10.2% · EPA +5.49]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) 28-J.Taylor up the middle to IND 27 for 2 yards (1-J.Ward, 26-J.Norman). FUMBLES (26-J.Norman), RECOVERED by SF-54-F.Warner at IND 28. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -5.21]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked at SF 33 for -8 yards (97-A.Muhammad). FUMBLES (97-A.Muhammad) [97-A.Muhammad], RECOVERED by IND-51-K.Paye at SF 33. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -4.84]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 10:18 · IND 14 · Score 0-6
(10:18) 25-E.Mitchell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 8:12 · IND 16 · Score 0-9
(8:12) 14-J.Slye 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 5:21 · SF 11 · Score 6-9
(5:21) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught SF 9. 9-YAC
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 5:15 · SF 15 · Score 7-9
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:32 · IND 37 · Score 7-12
(2:32) 14-J.Slye 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · SF 1 · Score 13-12
(1:05) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:49 · SF 5 · Score 19-12
(3:49) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:45 · SF 15 · Score 20-12
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 13:13 · IND 14 · Score 20-18
(13:13) (No Huddle) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 19-D.Samuel for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught IND 2. 2-YAC
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:04 · SF 24 · Score 23-18
(7:04) 6-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · SF 28 · Score 29-18
(2:56) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught SF 4. 4-YAC
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:49 · SF 15 · Score 30-18
6-M.Badgley extra point 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.
Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers on 2021-10-24?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-18 in Week 7, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, San Francisco 49ers 12; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 10, San Francisco 49ers 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 30, San Francisco 49ers 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Mitchell (Q1 10:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 5:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Wentz (Q2 1:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 3:49) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 13:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 2:56) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Slye (Q1 8:12, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Slye (Q1 2:32, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 7:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 48.6% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.27 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -15.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers?

Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.68 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (7:24) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman to SF 19 for 57 yards (26-J.Norman). Penalty on SF-26-J.Norman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Caught SF 24. 5-YAC.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

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