Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 41–27 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 21–28 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- C. Chandler
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:44) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 16.…
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 41–27 on 2001-12-16. Paul Manning posted a game-high +11.47 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 42 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 27 | |
| 7 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.47 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2
T. Insley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play - 3
D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +6.69 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4
C. Mohr · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.46 EPA/play - 5
B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 6

Tay Martin · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 7
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 8
C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.31 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.09 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
Paul Manning — IND · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+11.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-5.63 EPA): (3:44) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 16. 33-A.Ambrose to ATL 43 for 27 yards (18-P.Manning).
Quarterback report card
C. Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.31 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.229 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.204 | +0.370 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.425 | +0.159 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.229 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +8.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +19.95 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
Atlanta Falcons — B. Christian
Indianapolis Colts — K. Dilger (Paul Manning pass)
Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (C. Chandler pass)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Insley (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes 
Atlanta Falcons — Tay Martin (C. Chandler pass)
Field goals
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) 33-D.Rhodes right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 9:35) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 21–21. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 10:50) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) 44-B.Christian left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 7:53) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-K.Dilger for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 5:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 1:05) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone (Q2 0:51) — Timeout #2 by ATL at 00:51.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-T.Insley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:19) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–10. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-80-T.Martin, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:32) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 16. 33-A.Ambrose to ATL 43 for 27 yards (18-P.Manning).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) (Punt formation) 13-C.Mohr pass to 44-B.Christian to IND 27 for 42 yards (34-J.Doering).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin to IND 23 for 16 yards (25-N.Harper).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to ATL 26 for 24 yards (23-R.Bradford).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard to ATL 41 for 36 yards (33-A.Ambrose).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 16. 33-A.Ambrose to ATL 43 for 27 yards (18-P.Manning).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) (Punt formation) 13-C.Mohr pass to 44-B.Christian to IND 27 for 42 yards (34-J.Doering).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-T.Insley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) 43-M.Smith up the middle to IND 18 for no gain (37-C.Cota, 92-C.Bratzke).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:40 · ATL 11 · Score 0-6
(9:40) 33-D.Rhodes right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:54 · ATL 1 · Score 0-13
(10:54) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:50 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:59 · IND 3 · Score 6-14
(7:59) 44-B.Christian left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:53 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:11 · ATL 12 · Score 7-20
(5:11) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-K.Dilger for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:06 · ATL 2 · Score 7-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · IND 18 · Score 13-21
(1:12) 12-C.Chandler pass to 86-B.Finneran for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 0:51 · Score 14-21
Timeout #2 by ATL at 00:51.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · ATL 19 · Score 14-27
(:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-T.Insley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · ATL 2 · Score 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · IND 17 · Score 17-28
(7:09) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · IND 15 · Score 20-28
(13:36) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · ATL 11 · Score 20-34
(11:12) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · ATL 2 · Score 20-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · IND 11 · Score 26-35
(9:36) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-80-T.Martin, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:32 · IND 2 · Score 27-35
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:34 · ATL 21 · Score 27-38
(7:34) 13-M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · ATL 4 · Score 27-41
(1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts on 2001-12-16?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 41-27 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 21, Indianapolis Colts 21; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Indianapolis Colts 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 9:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q2 10:54) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Christian (Q2 7:59) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Dilger (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:11) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (C. Chandler pass) (Q2 1:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Insley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q4 11:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Martin (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 9:36) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 7:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 13:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 7:34, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 48.9% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.31 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 65.7% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.47 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-5.63 EPA): (3:44) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 16. 33-A.Ambrose to ATL 43 for 27 yards (18-P.Manning)..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W