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NFL · Week 11 · November 25, 2001 · 12 min read

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

49ers defeat Colts 40–21 in Week 11

G.Hearst led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 40–21 Week 11 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 40 8–2 Winner
Final 40–21
Indianapolis Colts 21 4–6
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
40–21
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 20–14 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
G.Hearst
Game date
November 25, 2001

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • G.Hearst 12 CAR · 106 YDS · 2 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 6 REC · 103 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Stokes 4 REC · 43 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 8 REC · 128 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Wilkins 8 REC · 87 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Dilger 3 REC · 28 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 40–21 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 20–14 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
G. Hearst
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(3:20) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 83-T.Insley INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at…
Game date
2001-11-25

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts 40–21 on 2001-11-25. G. Hearst posted a game-high +8.56 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
San Francisco 49ers317713040
Indianapolis Colts7770021

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:07TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    0-6

    (7:07) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:04XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    0-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 2:31FG
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 14:45TD
    JSJ. Stokes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    9-7

    (14:45) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-J.Stokes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 13:02XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-7

    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:00TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    10-13

    (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:57XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    10-14

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:07TD
    GHG. Hearst

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 28
    Score
    16-14

    (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:57XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    17-14

    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:23FG
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 28
    Score
    20-14

    (:23) 6-J.Cortez 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 11:00TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    20-20

    (11:00) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 10:56XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    20-21

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:20TD
    ZBZ. Bronson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:05XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    27-21

    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  15. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 15:00TD
    Tyler Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 35
    Score
    33-21

    (15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 6:00TD
    GHG. Hearst

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 43
    Score
    39-21

    (6:00) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:52XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    40-21

    6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +8.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler OwensTyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7F. Beasley · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 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

G. Hearst — SF · Rushing

G. Hearst posted the highest total EPA (+8.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.

G. Hearst's top snap (+5.94 EPA): (6:00) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.50 EPA): Paul Manning — (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.

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) · 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.

StatSan Francisco 49ersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.181-0.113
Offensive success rate54.4%50.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.076-0.040
Rush EPA/play+0.341-0.216
Defensive EPA/play+0.113-0.181
Defensive success rate50.0%45.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.11 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, -11.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, +12.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q1 7:07)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Stokes (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 14:45)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst (Q2 1:07)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q3 11:00)
  • San Francisco 49ers — Z. Bronson (Q3 3:20)
  • Tyler OwensSan Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • San Francisco 49ers — G. Hearst (Q4 6:00)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q1 2:31)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Cortez (Q2 0:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 7:04) — 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 2:31) — (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 14:45) — (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 13:02) — 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 2:00) — (2:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 1:57) — 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 1:07) — (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:57) — 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 0:23) — (: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 11:00) — (11:00) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 10:56) — 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 3:20) — (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 3:05) — 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.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:20) — (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 13:40) — (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 0:53) — (: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 4:32) — (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 1:07) — (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:20) — (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 13:40) — (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 1:07) — (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.17]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:07 · SF 1 · Score 0-6
    (7:07) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:04 · 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 2:31 · 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 14:45 · 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 13:02 · 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 2:00 · 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 1:57 · 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 1:07 · IND 28 · Score 16-14
    (1:07) 20-G.Hearst left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · 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 0:23 · 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 11:00 · SF 1 · Score 20-20
    (11:00) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 10:56 · 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 3:20 · 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 3:05 · 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.

Key takeaways

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

  • San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • G. Hearst (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2001-11-25?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts 40-21 in Week 11, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 17, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 13, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 40, Indianapolis Colts 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 7:07) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Stokes (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 14:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (Q2 1:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q3 11:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — Z. Bronson (Q3 3:20) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Hearst (Q4 6:00) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q1 2:31, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Cortez (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 56.4% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.21 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 53.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts?

G. Hearst (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.56 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.94 EPA): (6:00) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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