Game story
In Week 16 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-30, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 42–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +2.40 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (11:36) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt to IND 1 for 42 yards (20-J.Burris, 27-D.Macklin).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +21.26 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +17.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +5.08 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.40 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+21.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.79 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (7:34) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 84-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 42. 27-D.Macklin to LA 47 for 11 yards (84-E.Conwell).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Manning
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
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 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 54:33) — (9:33) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 54:29) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 49:30) — (4:30) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 49:25) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 28–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 44:25) — (14:25) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 44:18) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 39:49) — (9:49) 18-P.Manning left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 39:45) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q2 38:50) — (8:50) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 38:44) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 31:50) — (1:50) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 31:45) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 46 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-25-N.Harper, Illegal Block Above the Waist, declined.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:27) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q3 24:57) — (9:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 13:21) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt to IND 1 for 42 yards (20-J.Burris, 27-D.Macklin).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt to IND 21 for 51 yards (20-J.Burris).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 35:08) — (5:08) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete. PENALTY on IND-18-P.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 18 yards, enforced at IND 49.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 80-T.Wilkins to LA 43 for 28 yards (21-D.McCleon).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 50:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison ran ob at LA 6 for 24 yards (59-L.Fletcher).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:34) — (7:34) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 84-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 42. 27-D.Macklin to LA 47 for 11 yards (84-E.Conwell).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at LA 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-25-N.Harper, Illegal Block Above the Waist, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 80-T.Wilkins to LA 43 for 28 yards (21-D.McCleon).
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) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.40 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.66 EPA/play · +21.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.352 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.6% | 60.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.073 | +0.664 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.352 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.0% | 51.4% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +2.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +26.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:33 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(9:33) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:29 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 49:30 · LA 1 · Score 6-7
(4:30) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 49:25 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 44:25 · IND 4 · Score 7-13
(14:25) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:18 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 39:49 · LA 1 · Score 13-14
(9:49) 18-P.Manning left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 39:45 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:50 · IND 21 · Score 14-20
(8:50) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:44 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:50 · IND 5 · Score 14-27
(1:50) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:45 · IND 2 · Score 14-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:35 · IND 46 · Score 14-34
(:35) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-25-N.Harper, Illegal Block Above the Waist, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · IND 2 · Score 14-35
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 24:57 · LA 30 · Score 17-35
(9:57) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 13:26 · IND 1 · Score 17-41
(13:26) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 13:21 · IND 2 · Score 17-42
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-17 in Week 16, 2001 on 2001-12-30.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 17, Los Angeles Rams 42 (IND 17-42 LA) in Week 16, 2001 on 2001-12-30.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Rams 28; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Los Angeles Rams 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q1 54:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 49:30) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q2 44:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q2 39:49) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (K. Warner pass) (Q2 38:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 31:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (K. Warner pass) (Q2 30:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q4 13:26) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 24:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 45.5% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.40 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 71.9% completion, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +21.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +21.26 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.79 EPA): (7:34) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 84-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 42. 27-D.Macklin to LA 47 for 11 yards (84-E.Conwell).. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.0%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
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