Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints: 2001 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-18, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 34–20 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +8.34 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+25.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52

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 A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
3. 3 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.34 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Horn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 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

• Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q1 59:52)
• Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q1 46:17)
• New Orleans Saints — E. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 45:00)
• New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks (Q2 30:43)
• New Orleans Saints — E. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 26:40)
• New Orleans Saints — R. Williams (Q4 4:40)

Field goals

• New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 40:19)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 30:00)
• New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 12:13)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 8:42)

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 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 86 (Q1 59:52) — (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 59:40) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 46:17) — (1:17) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 46:14) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 44:56); New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q2 30:43) — (:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:35) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q3 26:40) — (11:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 26:35) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 34-R.Williams right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:35) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

Turning points

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 59:52) — (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52 [WPA +25.8% · EPA +7.24]
• New Orleans Saints (Q3 29:16) — (14:16) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to IND 12 for 56 yards (27-D.Macklin, 28-I.Bashir). PENALTY on NO-44-T.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at IND 12. Pass 4, Run 52 [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.64]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 30:43) — (:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.60]
• New Orleans Saints (Q2 32:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 28-I.Bashir at IND 33. 28-I.Bashir to NO 37 for 30 yards (34-R.Williams). PENALTY on IND-25-N.Harper, Defensive Pass Interfere [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.13]
• New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 21 yards (25-N.Harper). Pass 19, Run 2 [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.98]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 59:52) — (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52 [WPA +25.8% · EPA +7.24]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 85-K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Knight at NO -7. 29-S.Knight ran ob at NO 33 for 40 yards (71-R.Diem). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -5.34]
• New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 21 yards (25-N.Harper). Pass 19, Run 2 [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.98]
• New Orleans Saints (Q1 46:14) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 61 yards from IND 30 to NO 9. 26-D.McAllister to IND 28 for 63 yards (13-M.Vanderjagt). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.94]

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) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.34 total EPA
• A.Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +19.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) 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. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 59:52 · NO 86 · Score 6-0
   (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 59:40 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 46:17 · NO 1 · Score 13-0
   (1:17) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 46:14 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · IND 8 · Score 14-6
   (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, Run 0
6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · IND 2 · Score 14-7
   3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on IND-91-C.Nwokorie, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
7. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 40:19 · IND 28 · Score 14-10
   (10:19) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
8. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 30:43 · IND 7 · Score 14-16
   (:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:35 · IND 2 · Score 14-17
   3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · NO 33 · Score 17-17
    (:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
11. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 26:40 · IND 12 · Score 17-23
    (11:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Run 0
12. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 26:35 · IND 2 · Score 17-24
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
13. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:13 · IND 30 · Score 17-27
    (12:13) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
14. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:42 · NO 23 · Score 20-27
    (8:42) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
15. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · IND 14 · Score 20-33
    (4:40) 34-R.Williams right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:35 · IND 2 · Score 20-34
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.