Game story
In Week 11 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-22, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 17–15 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +8.31 total EPA, and +3.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-36.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (2:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 27-R.Rice INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 13. 58-G.Brackett to IND 21 for 8 yards (65-C.Chester).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.31 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.42 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5 A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8 L. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Flacco — BAL · Passing
J. Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+8.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.51 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to BAL 6 for 66 yards (20-E.Reed).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Clark (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 56:24) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q1 50:14) — (5:14) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q1 49:06) — (4:06) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 31:23) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q4 10:16); Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 27-R.Rice INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at IND 13. 58-G.Brackett to IND 21 for 8 yards (65-C.Chester).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to BAL 6 for 66 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 24:00) — (9:00) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 86-T.Santi to BAL 1 for 9 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-93-D.Edwards at BAL 4. 93-D.Edwards to BAL 4 for no gain (44-D.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry (31-F.Washington) at IND 43. 26-D.Landry to IND 29 for 14 yards (44-D.Clark).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 6. 20-E.Reed to BAL 48 for 42 yards (31-D.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to BAL 6 for 66 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 6. 20-E.Reed to BAL 48 for 42 yards (31-D.Brown).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry (31-F.Washington) at IND 43. 26-D.Landry to IND 29 for 14 yards (44-D.Clark).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 24:00) — (9:00) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 86-T.Santi to BAL 1 for 9 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-93-D.Edwards at BAL 4. 93-D.Edwards to BAL 4 for no gain (44-D.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.31 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +14.2% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.070 | +0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.7% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.207 | +0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.272 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.070 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 44.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +1.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +4.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- P. Manning (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 56:31 · BAL 3 · Score 6-0
(11:31) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 56:24 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 50:14 · IND 28 · Score 7-3
(5:14) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 49:06 · IND 26 · Score 7-6
(4:06) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 34:48 · IND 20 · Score 7-9
(4:48) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 31:28 · BAL 5 · Score 13-9
(1:28) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 31:23 · BAL 2 · Score 14-9
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · IND 18 · Score 14-12
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:16 · IND 2 · Score 14-15
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Billy Cundiff ties Matt Stover's record with 5 FG's - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:06 · BAL 7 · Score 17-15
(7:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-15 in Week 11, 2009 on 2009-11-22.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 17, Baltimore Ravens 15 (IND 17-15 BAL) in Week 11, 2009 on 2009-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Baltimore Ravens 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 56:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 31:28) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 50:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 49:06, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 34:48, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 10:16, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q4 7:06, 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?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 65.7% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.31 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 71.0% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.31 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.51 EPA): (12:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon to BAL 6 for 66 yards (20-E.Reed).. The biggest win-probability swing was -36.1%.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Indianapolis Colts won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-0 Now 10-0 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
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