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NFL · Week 5 · October 11, 2021 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Ravens defeat Colts 31–25 in Week 5

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 25–31 Week 5 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 25 1–4
Final 25–31
Baltimore Ravens 31 4–1 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
25–31
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 10–3 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
October 11, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 25/44 · 394 YDS · 2 TD +16.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jawaan Taylor
    Jawaan Taylor 3 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Mo Alie-Cox
    Mo Alie-Cox 3 REC · 50 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 37/54 · 488 YDS · 4 TD +36.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Mark Andrews
    Mark Andrews 11 REC · 147 YDS · 2 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 9 REC · 125 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
View Colts vs Ravens box score View all 2021 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 31–25 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 10–3 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-10-11

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–25 on 2021-10-11, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 10–3 halftime lead. Lucky Jackson posted a game-high +36.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Indianapolis Colts73123025
Baltimore Ravens03616631

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 13:11TD
    Jawaan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 76
    Score
    6-0

    (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 12:59XP
    Reed Blankenship

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-0

    3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:39FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    7-3

    (1:39) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:00FG
    Reed Blankenship

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 19
    Score
    10-3

    (:00) 3-R.Blankenship 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 14:07TD
    Michael Pittman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 42
    Score
    16-3

    (14:07) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen]. Penalty on BAL-23-A.Averett, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 3:11TD
    Jawaan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    22-3

    (3:11) 28-J.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 1:02TD
    Montaric Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 43
    Score
    22-9

    (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 5-M.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 12:04FG
    Reed Blankenship

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 25
    Score
    25-9

    (12:04) 3-R.Blankenship 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 9:44TD
    Mark Andrews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    25-15

    (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-47-A.Chesley, Defensive Holding, declined.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 9:38Safety
    Lucky Jackson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    25-17

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:46TD
    Mark Andrews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 4
    Score
    25-23

    (:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:39Safety
    Lucky Jackson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    25-25

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    OT 5:29TD
    Montaric Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    25-31

    (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +36.41 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.92 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  3. 3Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +13.54 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  4. 4Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  5. 5Jawaan TaylorJawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  6. 6Devin DuvernayDevin Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Mo Alie-CoxMo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  8. 8Parris CampbellParris Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Lucky Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Lucky Jackson — BAL · Passing

Lucky Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+36.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

Lucky Jackson's top snap (-6.90 EPA): (6:49) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end to IND 2 for -1 yards (32-J.Blackmon). FUMBLES (32-J.Blackmon), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at IND 3. 53-D.Leonard to IND 25 for 22 yards. Lateral to 34-I.Rodgers for 75 yards, TO

Biggest single play (+8.14 EPA): Carson Wentz — (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Lucky Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 54 dropbacks · 68.5% completion · +17.8% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +36.41 total EPA
  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +16.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.186+0.220
Offensive success rate47.7%57.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.385+0.674
Rush EPA/play+0.145-0.800
Defensive EPA/play-0.220-0.186
Defensive success rate42.4%52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.19, Baltimore Ravens +0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +18.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +15.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jawaan TaylorIndianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 13:11)
  • Michael PittmanIndianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 14:07)
  • Jawaan TaylorIndianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 3:11)
  • Montaric BrownBaltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q3 1:02)
  • Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q4 9:44)
  • Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q4 0:46)
  • Montaric BrownBaltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass) (OT 5:29)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 1:39)
  • Reed BlankenshipIndianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q2 0:00)
  • Reed BlankenshipIndianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q4 12:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 76 (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 12:59) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 3-R.Blankenship 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 12–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 42 (Q3 14:07); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q3 3:11) — (3:11) 28-J.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 43 (Q3 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 5-M.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 16–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 3-R.Blankenship 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 9:44); Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 9:38) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 0:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 5 (OT 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +36.9% · EPA +2.01]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.7% · EPA +8.14]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +1.05]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-R.Blankenship 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -2.17]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end to IND 2 for -1 yards (32-J.Blackmon). FUMBLES (32-J.Blackmon), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at IND 3. 53-D.Leonard to IND 25 for 22 yards. Lateral to 34-I.Rodg [WPA -16.4% · EPA -6.90]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.7% · EPA +8.14]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end to IND 2 for -1 yards (32-J.Blackmon). FUMBLES (32-J.Blackmon), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at IND 3. 53-D.Leonard to IND 25 for 22 yards. Lateral to 34-I.Rodg [WPA -16.4% · EPA -6.90]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz sacked at BAL 20 for -6 yards (99-O.Oweh). FUMBLES (99-O.Oweh) [99-O.Oweh], RECOVERED by BAL-98-B.Williams at BAL 19. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.60]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen]. Penalty on BAL-23-A.Averett, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.99]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 13:11 · BAL 76 · Score 6-0
    (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:59 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
    3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:39 · IND 5 · Score 7-3
    (1:39) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · BAL 19 · Score 10-3
    (:00) 3-R.Blankenship 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 14:07 · BAL 42 · Score 16-3
    (14:07) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 11-M.Pittman for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen]. Penalty on BAL-23-A.Averett, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:11 · BAL 4 · Score 22-3
    (3:11) 28-J.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 1:02 · IND 43 · Score 22-9
    (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 5-M.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · BAL 25 · Score 25-9
    (12:04) 3-R.Blankenship 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · IND 5 · Score 25-15
    (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-47-A.Chesley, Defensive Holding, declined.
  10. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 9:38 · IND 2 · Score 25-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · IND 4 · Score 25-23
    (:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 0:39 · IND 2 · Score 25-25
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — OT 5:29 · IND 5 · Score 25-31
    (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens on 2021-10-11?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-25 in Week 5, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 12, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Baltimore Ravens 16; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 25, Baltimore Ravens 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 13:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 14:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 3:11) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 1:02) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 9:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 0:46) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (OT 5:29) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 1:39, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q4 12:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 68.5% completion, +17.8% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +36.41 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 56.8% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +36.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (-6.90 EPA): (6:49) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end to IND 2 for -1 yards (32-J.Blackmon). FUMBLES (32-J.Blackmon), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at IND 3. 53-D.Leonard to IND 25 for 22 yards. .

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 31-25 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

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