San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2001 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-25, the San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 40–21 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -2.21 total EPA.

On the individual side, G. Hearst (San Francisco 49ers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-30.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (3:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-T.Insley INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at IND 48. 31-Z.Bronson for 48 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 G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +8.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
7. 7 F. Beasley · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 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 — D. Rhodes (Q1 52:07)
• San Francisco 49ers — J. Stokes (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 44:45)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 32:00)
• San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst (Q2 31:07)
• Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q3 26:00)
• San Francisco 49ers — Z. Bronson (Q3 18:20)
• San Francisco 49ers — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 15:00)
• San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst (Q4 6:00)

Field goals

• San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q1 47:31)
• San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q2 30:23)

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 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 52:04) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) 6-J.Cortez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 44:45) — (14:45) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-J.Stokes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 43:02) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 15 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 31:57) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:57) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) 6-J.Cortez 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 25:56) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 84 (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-T.Insley INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at IND 48. 31-Z.Bronson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 18:05) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the IND 43 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:52) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-T.Insley INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at IND 48. 31-Z.Bronson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.1% · EPA -6.50]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 28:40) — (13:40) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 82-E.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at IND 43. 20-J.Burris to SF 44 for 13 yards (62-J.Newberry). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.87]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 30:53) — (:53) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Plummer at IND 49. 29-A.Plummer ran ob at IND 47 for 2 yards. [WPA -15.5% · EPA -2.65]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 5-J.Garcia sacked at IND 42 for -6 yards (92-C.Bratzke). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.68]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.17]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-T.Insley INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at IND 48. 31-Z.Bronson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.1% · EPA -6.50]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.8% · EPA +5.94]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 28:40) — (13:40) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 82-E.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at IND 43. 20-J.Burris to SF 44 for 13 yards (62-J.Newberry). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.87]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.17]

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) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.21 total EPA
• J.Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, -11.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, +12.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• San Francisco 49ers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• G. Hearst (San Francisco 49ers) 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 52:07 · SF 1 · Score 0-6
   (7:07) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 52:04 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
3. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 47:31 · IND 12 · Score 3-7
   (2:31) 6-J.Cortez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
4. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 44:45 · IND 5 · Score 9-7
   (14:45) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-J.Stokes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 43:02 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
   6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · SF 15 · Score 10-13
   (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 31:57 · SF 2 · Score 10-14
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
8. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 31:07 · IND 28 · Score 16-14
   (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 30:57 · IND 2 · Score 17-14
   6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
10. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:23 · IND 28 · Score 20-14
    (:23) 6-J.Cortez 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 26:00 · SF 1 · Score 20-20
    (11:00) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 25:56 · SF 2 · Score 20-21
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 18:20 · SF 84 · Score 26-21
    (3:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-T.Insley INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at IND 48. 31-Z.Bronson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 18:05 · IND 2 · Score 27-21
    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
15. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · IND 35 · Score 33-21
    (15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 6:00 · IND 43 · Score 39-21
    (6:00) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 5:52 · IND 2 · Score 40-21
    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.