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NFL · Week 17 · January 6, 2002 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2001 Week 17 Recap

Colts defeat Broncos 29–10 in Week 17

Malik Harrison led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 10–29 Week 17 finish.

Denver Broncos 10 8–8
Final 10–29
Indianapolis Colts 29 6–10 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
10–29
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–19 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
B. Griese
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Game date
January 6, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 7 REC · 92 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Davis
    Tyler Davis 18 CAR · 82 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Kasper 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 9 REC · 128 YDS · 3 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Paul Manning 16/31 · 184 YDS · 3 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Rhodes 2 REC · 30 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 29–10 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–19 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Top passer
B. Griese
Biggest EPA play
(4:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 37-A.Carter INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Phillips at DEN 27. 5…
Game date
2002-01-06

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 29–10 on 2002-01-06. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +7.20 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos0730010
Indianapolis Colts91037029

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 13:17FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 4
    Score
    0-3

    (13:17) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 10:23FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 23
    Score
    0-6

    (10:23) 13-M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 7:25FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 28
    Score
    0-9

    (7:25) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 15:00TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    6-9

    (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 14:56XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-9

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 4:26TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 20
    Score
    7-15

    (4:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 4:20XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-16

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

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:51FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 4
    Score
    7-19

    (2:51) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 10:18FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 8
    Score
    7-22

    (10:18) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:31FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 8
    Score
    10-22

    (3:31) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 43
    Score
    10-28

    (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:54XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-29

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.71 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  4. 4Tyler DavisTyler Davis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.28 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Kasper · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Cole · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.18 total EPA · 2 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.

Malik Harrison

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+7.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (+3.96 EPA): (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.36 EPA): B. Griese — (4:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 37-A.Carter INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Phillips at DEN 27. 56-R.Phillips to DEN 9 for 18 yards (78-M.Lepsis).

Quarterback report card

B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -20.85 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.217+0.016
Offensive success rate46.2%45.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.549+0.075
Rush EPA/play+0.078-0.170
Defensive EPA/play-0.016+0.217
Defensive success rate54.9%53.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -17.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +1.35 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dean ClarkDenver Broncos — Dean Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 4:26)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 13:17)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 10:23)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 7:25)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 2:51)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 10:18)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 3:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q1 13:17) — (13:17) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 13-M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:56) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q2 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:20) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 43 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at DEN 0. Touchback. Rhodes pitches to Manning. Pass tipped by Brown (26) to O'Neal. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.71]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 37-A.Carter INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Phillips at DEN 27. 56-R.Phillips to DEN 9 for 18 yards (78-M.Lepsis). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -5.36]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 37-A.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at DEN 37. 20-J.Burris ran ob at DEN 11 for 26 yards (14-B.Griese). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -5.14]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 14-B.Griese sacked at DEN 33 for -6 yards (98-S.Sword). FUMBLES (98-S.Sword), and recovers at DEN 15. 14-B.Griese to DEN 15 for no gain (98-S.Sword). Minus 24 yards are sack yards. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.54]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:38) — (14:38) 33-D.Rhodes right guard to DEN 9 for 2 yards (51-J.Mobley). [WPA +5.3% · EPA -0.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 37-A.Carter INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Phillips at DEN 27. 56-R.Phillips to DEN 9 for 18 yards (78-M.Lepsis). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -5.36]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 37-A.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Burris at DEN 37. 20-J.Burris ran ob at DEN 11 for 26 yards (14-B.Griese). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -5.14]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.7% · EPA +3.96]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at DEN 0. Touchback. Rhodes pitches to Manning. Pass tipped by Brown (26) to O'Neal. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.71]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 13:17 · DEN 4 · Score 0-3
    (13:17) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 10:23 · DEN 23 · Score 0-6
    (10:23) 13-M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 7:25 · DEN 28 · Score 0-9
    (7:25) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 1 · Score 6-9
    (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · IND 2 · Score 7-9
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:26 · DEN 20 · Score 7-15
    (4:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:20 · DEN 2 · Score 7-16
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:51 · DEN 4 · Score 7-19
    (2:51) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 10:18 · DEN 8 · Score 7-22
    (10:18) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  10. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 3:31 · IND 8 · Score 10-22
    (3:31) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 43 · Score 10-28
    (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · DEN 2 · Score 10-29
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point 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.
  • Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-01-06?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 29-10 in Week 17, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 9; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Indianapolis Colts 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 4:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 13:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 10:23, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 7:25, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 2:51, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 10:18, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 3:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 42.1% completion, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -20.85 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.6% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts?

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.96 EPA): (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W

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