Titans 16–23 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 62.2% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.57 total passing EPA. G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 61.1% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +9.29 total passing EPA.

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

R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+2.58 EPA): (13:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins to IND 19 for 36 yards (44-Z.Franklin)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 23–16 Tennessee Titans
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 6–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Tannehill
Top passer: Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play: (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2023-10-08

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 23–16 on 2023-10-08. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +9.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	3	3	10	0	0	16
Indianapolis Colts	7	3	7	9	0	23

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

+3IND 9

TEN 56

+3TEN 25

+3IND 35

TEN 3

+3TEN 10

+3IND 35

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TENTennessee Titans
Q1 3:17FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
IND 9
Score
3-0
(3:17) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:50TD
Zack Moss
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 56
Score
3-6
(:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:41XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
3-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:36FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 25
Score
3-10
(9:36) 7-M.Gay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 4:44FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
IND 35
Score
6-10
(4:44) 6-N.Folk 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 12:56TD
Tyjae Spears
Points+6
Yard line
IND 19
Score
12-10
(12:56) 32-T.Spears right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 12:48XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
13-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:04TD
Zack Moss
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 3
Score
13-16
(8:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:00XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
13-17
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:06FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
IND 16
Score
16-17
(2:06) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:26FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 17
Score
16-20
(13:26) 7-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:03FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 10
Score
16-23
(1:03) 7-M.Gay 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:00FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
IND 35
Score
16-23
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ryan Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.57 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2Gardner Minshew II · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.29 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
3Dustin Hopkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.76 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
4Josh Downs · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
5Zack Moss · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.03 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
6Zack Moss · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
7Andrew Ogletree · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
8Trevon Wesco · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 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

Ryan Tannehill — TEN · Passing

Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+9.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+2.58 EPA): (13:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins to IND 19 for 36 yards (44-Z.Franklin).

Biggest single play (+4.79 EPA): Zack Moss — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.57 total EPA
Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 18 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +9.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.092	+0.157
Offensive success rate	41.1%	40.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.239	+0.331
Rush EPA/play	-0.170	+0.091
Defensive EPA/play	-0.157	-0.092
Defensive success rate	60.0%	58.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: +0.09 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +12.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 8 drives, +6.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Zack Moss (Q1 0:50)
Tennessee Titans — Tyjae Spears (Q3 12:56)
Indianapolis Colts — Zack Moss (Q3 8:04)

Field goals

Tennessee Titans — Nick Folk (Q1 3:17)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q2 9:36)
Tennessee Titans — Nick Folk (Q2 4:44)
Tennessee Titans — Nick Folk (Q3 2:06)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q4 13:26)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q4 1:03)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q4 1:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 56 (Q1 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 0:41) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 7-M.Gay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) 6-N.Folk 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q3 12:56) — (12:56) 32-T.Spears right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 12:48) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 8:00) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 7-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 7-M.Gay 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q4 1:00) — 7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry right tackle to IND 5 for no gain (99-D.Buckner; 44-Z.Franklin). [WPA -20.0% · EPA -4.00]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +4.79]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins pushed ob at IND 27 for 25 yards (29-J.Brents). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +1.64]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left to 1-J.Downs to TEN 16 for 38 yards (24-E.Molden). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.14]
Tennessee Titans (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins to IND 19 for 36 yards (44-Z.Franklin). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +4.79]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left to 1-J.Downs to TEN 16 for 38 yards (24-E.Molden). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.14]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry right tackle to IND 5 for no gain (99-D.Buckner; 44-Z.Franklin). [WPA -20.0% · EPA -4.00]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 10-G.Minshew pass incomplete short right to 83-K.Granson. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 3:17 · IND 9 · Score 3-0
(3:17) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:50 · TEN 56 · Score 3-6
(:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:41 · TEN 15 · Score 3-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 9:36 · TEN 25 · Score 3-10
(9:36) 7-M.Gay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 4:44 · IND 35 · Score 6-10
(4:44) 6-N.Folk 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 12:56 · IND 19 · Score 12-10
(12:56) 32-T.Spears right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 12:48 · IND 15 · Score 13-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:04 · TEN 3 · Score 13-16
(8:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-Z.Moss up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:00 · TEN 15 · Score 13-17
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 2:06 · IND 16 · Score 16-17
(2:06) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:26 · TEN 17 · Score 16-20
(13:26) 7-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:03 · TEN 10 · Score 16-23
(1:03) 7-M.Gay 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:00 · IND 35 · Score 16-23
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Gardner Minshew II (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2023-10-08?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Week 5, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 9; Final: Tennessee Titans 16, Indianapolis Colts 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Moss (Q1 0:50) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Spears (Q3 12:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Moss (Q3 8:04) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q1 3:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q2 9:36, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q2 4:44, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q3 2:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 13:26, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 1:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 1:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 62.2% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.57 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 61.1% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +9.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+2.58 EPA): (13:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins to IND 19 for 36 yards (44-Z.Franklin)..

Was Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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