Game story
In Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-11, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 31–25 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +36.41 total EPA, and +17.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +36.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+36.9% win probability) landed in overtime when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +36.41 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 C. Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.92 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +13.54 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5 J. Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 6 D. Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 7 M. Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 8 P. Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Jackson — BAL · Passing
L. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+36.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (+8.14 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor (C. Wentz pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Blankenship
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Blankenship
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 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 76 (Q1 58:11) — (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 57:59) — 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 31:39) — (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 30:00) — (: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 29:07); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q3 18:11) — (3:11) 28-J.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 43 (Q3 16:02) — (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 — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 58:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- 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.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 21:49) — (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
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 58:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 21:49) — (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
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 48:47) — (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.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 29:07) — (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.
Quarterback report card
L.Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 54 dropbacks · 68.5% completion · +17.8% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +36.41 total EPA
- C.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 from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.220 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 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 rate | 42.4% | 52.3% |
By the numbers
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.
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +18.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +15.97 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- L. Jackson (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Wentz (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 58:11 · BAL 76 · Score 6-0
(13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 57:59 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:39 · IND 5 · Score 7-3
(1:39) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · BAL 19 · Score 10-3
(:00) 3-R.Blankenship 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 29:07 · 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. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 18:11 · BAL 4 · Score 22-3
(3:11) 28-J.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 16:02 · IND 43 · Score 22-9
(1:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 5-M.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-25 in Week 5, 2021 on 2021-10-11.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 25, Baltimore Ravens 31 (IND 25-31 BAL) in Week 5, 2021 on 2021-10-11.
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 58:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 29:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 18:11) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 16:02) 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 31:39, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q2 30:00, 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?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 68.5% completion, +17.8% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +36.41 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 56.8% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +36.41 on passing plays. across 54 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+8.14 EPA): (13:11) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 28-J.Taylor for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +36.9%.
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 a one-score game deep into the second half.
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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