Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-02, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 39–27 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -10.48 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Pollard (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
2. 2 O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
4. 4 E. Grbac · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.84 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5. 5 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
8. 8 O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Baltimore Ravens — O. Ayanbadejo (E. Grbac pass) (Q2 43:57)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Burris (Q2 37:45)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 19:24)
• Baltimore Ravens — O. Ayanbadejo (Q3 17:33)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 16:34)
• Baltimore Ravens — Q. Ismail (E. Grbac pass) (Q4 13:44)
• Baltimore Ravens — R. Woodson (Q4 1:47)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q1 54:01)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 48:46)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 31:05)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 30:09)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 28:57)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 20:58)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 43:57) — (13:57) 18-E.Grbac pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 43:31) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q2 37:45) — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 37:34) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) 3-M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–10. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q3 28:57) — (13:57) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q3 20:58) — (5:58) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 40 (Q3 19:24) — (4:24) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q3 17:33) — (2:33) 30-O.Ayanbadejo left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 17:14) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 57 (Q3 16:34) — (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 16:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 74 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:34) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -7.56]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 37:45) — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -7.68]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 16:34) — (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.6% · EPA +5.52]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:55) — (4:55) 23-M.Williams left end to IND 4 for -1 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at IND 4, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND -1. Touchback. [WPA -18.4% · EPA -5.87]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 18:19) — (3:19) 23-M.Williams right tackle to IND 9 for 55 yards (27-D.Macklin). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +3.44]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 37:45) — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -7.68]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -7.56]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:55) — (4:55) 23-M.Williams left end to IND 4 for -1 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at IND 4, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND -1. Touchback. [WPA -18.4% · EPA -5.87]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 16:34) — (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.6% · EPA +5.52]

Quarterback report card

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

• P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.48 total EPA
• E.Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Baltimore Ravens: 17 drives, -5.12 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Indianapolis Colts: 18 drives, -14.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• M. Pollard (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 54:01 · IND 8 · Score 0-3
   (9:01) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 48:46 · BAL 15 · Score 3-3
   (3:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 43:57 · IND 5 · Score 3-9
   (13:57) 18-E.Grbac pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 43:31 · IND 2 · Score 3-10
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 37:45 · IND 74 · Score 9-10
   (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 37:34 · BAL 2 · Score 10-10
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:05 · IND 12 · Score 10-13
   (1:05) 3-M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · IND 11 · Score 10-16
   (:09) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 28:57 · IND 9 · Score 10-19
   (13:57) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 20:58 · BAL 6 · Score 13-19
    (5:58) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 19:24 · BAL 40 · Score 19-19
    (4:24) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 18:54 · BAL 2 · Score 20-19
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
13. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 17:33 · IND 9 · Score 20-25
    (2:33) 30-O.Ayanbadejo left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 17:14 · IND 2 · Score 20-26
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
15. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 16:34 · BAL 57 · Score 26-26
    (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 16:06 · BAL 2 · Score 27-26
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
17. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · IND 5 · Score 27-32
    (13:44) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · BAL 74 · Score 27-38
    (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:34 · IND 2 · Score 27-39
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.