Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–20 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Brooks
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
- Game date
- 2001-11-18
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–20 on 2001-11-18. A. Brooks posted a game-high +11.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:17) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, Run 0
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.
(10:19) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(12:13) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(8:42) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:40) 34-R.Williams right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 14:52TD MPM. PollardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 86
- Score
- 6-0
(14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 14:40XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:17TD DRD. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 13-0
(1:17) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:14XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD Evan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 14-6
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:56XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- 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.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:19FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 28
- Score
- 14-10
(10:19) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:43TD ABA. BrooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 14-16
(:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:35XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:00FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 33
- Score
- 17-17
(:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:40TD Evan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 12
- Score
- 17-23
(11:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:35XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:13FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 17-27
(12:13) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:42FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 23
- Score
- 20-27
(8:42) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:40TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 14
- Score
- 20-33
(4:40) 34-R.Williams right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:35XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 20-34
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
- 3Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.34 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 5Ryan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 7R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
A. Brooks — NO · Passing
A. Brooks posted the highest total EPA (+11.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
A. Brooks's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 21 yards (25-N.Harper). Pass 19, Run 2
Biggest single play (+7.24 EPA): Paul Manning — (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul 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.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.242 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.232 | +0.464 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.085 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.242 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
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.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +19.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
- New Orleans Saints — Evan Williams (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
- New Orleans Saints — Evan Williams (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Ryan Williams
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NO 86 (Q1 14:52) — (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 14:40) — 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 1:17) — (1:17) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 1:14) — 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 15:00) — (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 14:56); New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q2 10:19) — (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 0:43) — (:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:35) — 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 0:00) — (: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 11:40) — (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 11:35) — 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.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:16) — (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
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:27) — (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
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 21 yards (25-N.Harper). Pass 19, Run 2
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52
- 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).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 21 yards (25-N.Harper). Pass 19, Run 2
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:14) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 61 yards from IND 30 to NO 9. 26-D.McAllister to IND 28 for 63 yards (13-M.Vanderjagt).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 14:52 · NO 86 · Score 6-0
(14:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52 - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 14:40 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:17 · NO 1 · Score 13-0
(1:17) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:14 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 8 · Score 14-6
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · 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. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 10:19 · IND 28 · Score 14-10
(10:19) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · IND 7 · Score 14-16
(:43) 2-A.Brooks left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:35 · IND 2 · Score 14-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · NO 33 · Score 17-17
(:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 11:40 · IND 12 · Score 17-23
(11:40) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 11:35 · IND 2 · Score 17-24
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - 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. - 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. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · IND 14 · Score 20-33
(4:40) 34-R.Williams right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - 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.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints on 2001-11-18?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-20 in Week 10, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 20, New Orleans Saints 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q1 14:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 1:17) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 0:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 11:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 4:40) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 10:19, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 12:13, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 8:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.34 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 63.3% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 42 for 21 yards (25-N.Harper). Pass 19, Run 2.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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