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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2024 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Colts 16–10 in Week 2

Malik Willis led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 10–16 Week 2 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 10 0–2
Final 10–16
Green Bay Packers 16 1–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
10–16
Top passer
Anthony Richardson
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Willis
Game date
September 15, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Jawaan Taylor
    Jawaan Taylor 13 CAR · 103 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Mo Alie-Cox
    Mo Alie-Cox 1 REC · 22 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashton Dulin
    Ashton Dulin 1 REC · 13 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Malik Willis
    Malik Willis 12/19 · 149 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Romeo Doubs
    Romeo Doubs 3 REC · 62 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Dontayvion Wicks
    Dontayvion Wicks 3 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 16–10 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Willis
Top passer
Anthony Richardson
Biggest EPA play
(12:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle to IND 1 for 3 yards (44-Z.Franklin). FUMBLES (…
Game date
2024-09-15

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Indianapolis Colts 16–10 on 2024-09-15. Malik Willis posted a game-high +8.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts0370010
Green Bay Packers10330016

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:34FG
    Brayden Narveson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 28
    Score
    0-3

    (10:34) 44-B.Narveson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 3:23TD
    Dontayvion Wicks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    0-9

    (3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass short right to 13-D.Wicks for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 3:18XP
    Brayden Narveson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    0-10

    44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:29FG
    Brayden Narveson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 23
    Score
    0-13

    (8:29) 44-B.Narveson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 4:36FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 16
    Score
    3-13

    (4:36) 7-M.Gay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:54FG
    Brayden Narveson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 16
    Score
    3-16

    (10:54) 44-B.Narveson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:53TD
    Artavis Pierce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    9-16

    (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:47XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    10-16

    7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malik WillisMalik Willis · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +8.40 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Romeo DoubsRomeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
  3. 3Dontayvion WicksDontayvion Wicks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Jawaan TaylorJawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.86 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  5. 5Joe ReedJoe Reed · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  6. 6Mo Alie-CoxMo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  7. 7Tucker KraftTucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  8. 8Ashton DulinAshton Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Malik Willis

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malik Willis — GB · Passing

Malik Willis posted the highest total EPA (+8.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Malik Willis's top snap (+3.55 EPA): (13:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs to IND 16 for 39 yards (40-J.Jones).

Biggest single play (-6.59 EPA): Josh Jacobs — (12:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle to IND 1 for 3 yards (44-Z.Franklin). FUMBLES (44-Z.Franklin), RECOVERED by IND-97-L.Latu at IND -3. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Anthony RichardsonAnthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.55 total EPA
  • Malik WillisMalik Willis (Green Bay Packers) · 19 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +20.8% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +8.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.098+0.001
Offensive success rate46.4%39.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.120+0.442
Rush EPA/play-0.048-0.211
Defensive EPA/play-0.001+0.098
Defensive success rate60.2%53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.10 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.00 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +0.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -6.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dontayvion WicksGreen Bay Packers — Dontayvion Wicks (Malik Willis pass) (Q1 3:23)
  • Artavis PierceIndianapolis Colts — Artavis Pierce (Anthony Richardson pass) (Q4 1:53)

Field goals

  • Brayden NarvesonGreen Bay Packers — Brayden Narveson (Q1 10:34)
  • Brayden NarvesonGreen Bay Packers — Brayden Narveson (Q3 8:29)
  • Matt GayIndianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q3 4:36)
  • Brayden NarvesonGreen Bay Packers — Brayden Narveson (Q4 10:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 44-B.Narveson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass short right to 13-D.Wicks for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 3:18) — 44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 23 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 44-B.Narveson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) 7-M.Gay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 44-B.Narveson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 1:47) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle to IND 1 for 3 yards (44-Z.Franklin). FUMBLES (44-Z.Franklin), RECOVERED by IND-97-L.Latu at IND -3. Touchback. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -6.59]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle pushed ob at IND 31 for 34 yards (25-R.Thomas). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.31]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 33-E.Williams at GB 7. 33-E.Williams to GB 8 for 1 yard (83-K.Granson). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -0.12]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 27-T.Sermon left end to GB 32 for -4 yards (29-X.McKinney). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -2.24]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass short right to 13-D.Wicks for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.67]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle to IND 1 for 3 yards (44-Z.Franklin). FUMBLES (44-Z.Franklin), RECOVERED by IND-97-L.Latu at IND -3. Touchback. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -6.59]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:36) — (2:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep middle intended for 14-A.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 29-X.McKinney at GB 13. 29-X.McKinney to GB 31 for 18 yards (14-A.Pierce). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -4.96]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short middle intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 45-Er.Wilson at GB 25. 45-Er.Wilson to GB 25 for no gain (11-M.Pittman). [WPA -4.0% · EPA -3.79]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs to IND 16 for 39 yards (40-J.Jones). [WPA +3.1% · EPA +3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 10:34 · IND 28 · Score 0-3
    (10:34) 44-B.Narveson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 3:23 · IND 14 · Score 0-9
    (3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass short right to 13-D.Wicks for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 3:18 · IND 15 · Score 0-10
    44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · IND 23 · Score 0-13
    (8:29) 44-B.Narveson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:36 · GB 16 · Score 3-13
    (4:36) 7-M.Gay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:54 · IND 16 · Score 3-16
    (10:54) 44-B.Narveson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · GB 4 · Score 9-16
    (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:47 · GB 15 · Score 10-16
    7-M.Gay 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.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Anthony Richardson (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers on 2024-09-15?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 in Week 2, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 10, Green Bay Packers 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wicks (M. Willis pass) (Q1 3:23) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Pierce (A. Richardson pass) (Q4 1:53) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. Narveson (Q1 10:34, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. Narveson (Q3 8:29, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q3 4:36, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. Narveson (Q4 10:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), 44.7% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.55 total passing EPA. Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers), 63.2% completion, +20.8% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +8.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers?

Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+3.55 EPA): (13:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Willis pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs to IND 16 for 39 yards (40-J.Jones)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W