Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 39–27 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–16 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Pollard
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20…
- Game date
- 2001-12-02
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 39–27 on 2001-12-02. M. Pollard posted a game-high +5.47 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 3 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 39 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 2
O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 3
B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 4
E. Grbac · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.84 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 5

Qadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 6
K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 7

Jourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 8
O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 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
M. Pollard — IND · Receiving
M. Pollard posted the highest total EPA (+5.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
M. Pollard's top snap (+4.27 EPA): (4:24) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.68 EPA): E. Grbac — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 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) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.48 total EPA
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.155 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.201 | +0.048 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.457 | -0.291 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 17 drives, -5.12 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 18 drives, -14.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Baltimore Ravens — O. Ayanbadejo (E. Grbac pass)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Burris
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
Baltimore Ravens — O. Ayanbadejo 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Qadir Ismail (E. Grbac pass)
Baltimore Ravens — R. Woodson
Field goals
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 13:57) — (13:57) 18-E.Grbac pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 13:31) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 7:34) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 3-M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–10. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 40 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 3:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 30-O.Ayanbadejo left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 2:14) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BAL 57 (Q3 1:34) — (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 1:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 74 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:34) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:34) — (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 23-M.Williams left end to IND 4 for -1 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at IND 4, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND -1. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 23-M.Williams right tackle to IND 9 for 55 yards (27-D.Macklin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 23-M.Williams left end to IND 4 for -1 yards (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at IND 4, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND -1. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:34) — (1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 9:01 · IND 8 · Score 0-3
(9:01) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:46 · BAL 15 · Score 3-3
(3:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 13:57 · IND 5 · Score 3-9
(13:57) 18-E.Grbac pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 13:31 · IND 2 · Score 3-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:45 · IND 74 · Score 9-10
(7:45) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 23-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at BAL 30. 20-J.Burris for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:34 · BAL 2 · Score 10-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:05 · IND 12 · Score 10-13
(1:05) 3-M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · IND 11 · Score 10-16
(:09) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 13:57 · IND 9 · Score 10-19
(13:57) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 5:58 · BAL 6 · Score 13-19
(5:58) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 4:24 · BAL 40 · Score 19-19
(4:24) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:54 · BAL 2 · Score 20-19
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 2:33 · IND 9 · Score 20-25
(2:33) 30-O.Ayanbadejo left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 2:14 · IND 2 · Score 20-26
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:34 · BAL 57 · Score 26-26
(1:34) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 1:06 · BAL 2 · Score 27-26
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · IND 5 · Score 27-32
(13:44) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · BAL 74 · Score 27-38
(1:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at IND 47. 26-R.Woodson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:34 · IND 2 · Score 27-39
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Pollard (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens on 2001-12-02?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-27 in Week 12, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Baltimore Ravens 13; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 17, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Baltimore Ravens 13; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Baltimore Ravens 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — O. Ayanbadejo (E. Grbac pass) (Q2 13:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Burris (Q2 7:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 4:24) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — O. Ayanbadejo (Q3 2:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 1:34) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — Q. Ismail (E. Grbac pass) (Q4 13:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Woodson (Q4 1:47) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 9:01, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 3:46, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 1:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 13:57, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 5:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.9% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.48 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 54.8% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens?
M. Pollard (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.27 EPA): (4:24) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W