Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2009 NFL season on 2010-01-16, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 20–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +10.90 total EPA, and +8.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (6:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to IND 18 for 27 yards (26-K.Hayden).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.90 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 3 A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Manning — IND · Passing
P. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+10.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.71 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 3 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 — A. Collie (P. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- 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: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 26 (Q1 55:48) — (10:48) 3-M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q1 48:00) — (3:00) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 10 (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 17-A.Collie for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 32:00) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 30:03) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 3-M.Stover 33 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 (Q1 51:23) — (6:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to IND 18 for 27 yards (26-K.Hayden).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 34:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 29-J.Addai pushed ob at BAL 31 for 4 yards (59-D.Ellerbe).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 35:36) — (5:36) (Run formation) 29-J.Addai right tackle to BAL 35 for -2 yards (92-H.Ngata, 55-T.Suggs).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 55:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short right to 85-P.Garcon [94-J.Bannan].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark to BAL 41 for 7 yards (41-F.Walker).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 27-R.Rice up the middle to IND 28 for 20 yards (79-R.Brock). FUMBLES (79-R.Brock), RECOVERED by IND-55-C.Session at IND 20. 55-C.Session to IND 20 for no gain (85-D.Mason).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 29:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 27-R.Rice pushed ob at BAL 48 for 26 yards (27-J.Lacey) [93-D.Freeney].
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 51:23) — (6:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to IND 18 for 27 yards (26-K.Hayden).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.90 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.198 | +0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.261 | -0.368 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 60.6% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -14.07 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +2.67 total EPA, 4 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.
- P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Manning (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 55:48 · BAL 26 · Score 0-3
(10:48) 3-M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 48:00 · IND 6 · Score 3-3
(3:00) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:06 · BAL 10 · Score 3-9
(2:06) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 17-A.Collie for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 32:00 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 30:07 · BAL 3 · Score 3-16
(:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 30:03 · BAL 2 · Score 3-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:30 · BAL 16 · Score 3-20
(13:30) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-3 in Wild Card, 2009 on 2010-01-16.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 3, Indianapolis Colts 20 (BAL 3-20 IND) in Wild Card, 2009 on 2010-01-16.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 3, Indianapolis Colts 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Collie (P. Manning pass) (Q2 32:06) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 30:07) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q1 55:48, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 48:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q4 13:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 61.2% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.90 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.6% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +10.90 on passing plays. across 49 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.71 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.2%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-7 Now 10-8 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 14-2 Now 15-2 W
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