Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 42–26 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–35 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Roschon Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clement…
- Game date
- 2001-09-23
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 42–26 on 2001-09-23. Paul Manning posted a game-high +16.54 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(5:14) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(12:08) 20-T.Henry left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(11:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:19) 9-J.Arians 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(1:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(10:40) 9-J.Arians 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(6:02) 18-P.Manning right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:59TD NCN. ClementsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 59
- Score
- 6-0
(12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:50XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:14TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 7-6
(5:14) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:12XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:46TD JPJ. PathonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 60
- Score
- 7-13
(1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:35XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:08TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 13-14
(12:08) 20-T.Henry left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:00XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-14
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:26TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 39
- Score
- 14-20
(11:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:19XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:18TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 39
- Score
- 14-27
(9:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:11XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:19FG JAJ. AriansPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 17-28
(4:19) 9-J.Arians 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:03TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 17-34
(1:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:00XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:40FG JAJ. AriansPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 20-35
(10:40) 9-J.Arians 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:02TD PMPaul ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 20-41
(6:02) 18-P.Manning right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:57XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 20-42
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:34TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 40
- Score
- 26-42
(1:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.54 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 5
Roschon Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +3.87 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7L. Centers · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 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 (+16.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-8.28 EPA): (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Roschon Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.87 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.227 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 61.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.533 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.053 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.227 | -0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 38.1% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +5.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +19.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — N. Clements
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Pathon (Paul Manning pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (Roschon Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — J. Arians
- Buffalo Bills — J. Arians
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 59 (Q1 12:59); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 12:50) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 5:12) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 60 (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 1:35) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–10. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 20-T.Henry left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 12:00) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 39 (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 11:19) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 39 (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:11) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 9-J.Arians 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) 9-J.Arians 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) 18-P.Manning right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 7 (Q3 5:57) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 40 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-K.Dilger to BUF 10 for 44 yards (58-B.Spoon, 26-A.Winfield).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at BUF 0. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 12:59 · BUF 59 · Score 6-0
(12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 12:50 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · BUF 1 · Score 7-6
(5:14) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 5:12 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 1:46 · BUF 60 · Score 7-13
(1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:35 · BUF 2 · Score 7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · IND 4 · Score 13-14
(12:08) 20-T.Henry left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 12:00 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:26 · BUF 39 · Score 14-20
(11:26) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:19 · BUF 2 · Score 14-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:18 · BUF 39 · Score 14-27
(9:18) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:11 · BUF 2 · Score 14-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 4:19 · IND 30 · Score 17-28
(4:19) 9-J.Arians 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · BUF 7 · Score 17-34
(1:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · BUF 2 · Score 17-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:40 · IND 31 · Score 20-35
(10:40) 9-J.Arians 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:02 · BUF 1 · Score 20-41
(6:02) 18-P.Manning right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:57 · BUF 7 · Score 20-42
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · IND 40 · Score 26-42
(1:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts on 2001-09-23?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 42-26 in Week 2, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Indianapolis Colts 21; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 26, Indianapolis Colts 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Clements (Q1 12:59) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q1 5:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Pathon (P. Manning pass) (Q1 1:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q2 12:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 11:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 9:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 1:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q3 6:02) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (R. Johnson pass) (Q4 1:34) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Arians (Q2 4:19, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Arians (Q3 10:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 53.3% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.87 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 67.6% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-8.28 EPA): (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at IND 48. 22-N.Clements for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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