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NFL · Week 5 · October 14, 2001 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2001 Week 5 Recap

Raiders defeat Colts 23–18 in Week 5

Trent Brown led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 23–18 Week 5 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 23 4–1 Winner
Final 23–18
Indianapolis Colts 18 2–2
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
23–18
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–9 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Trent Brown
Game date
October 14, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Gannon 18/35 · 216 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Rice +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 8 REC · 60 YDS · 2 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Wilkins 5 REC · 46 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • E.James 6 REC · 51 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 23–18 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trent Brown
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. …
Game date
2001-10-14

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–18 on 2001-10-14. Trent Brown posted a game-high +10.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders31073023
Indianapolis Colts0963018

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:53FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 21
    Score
    3-0

    (9:53) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:33FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 24
    Score
    6-0

    (12:33) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 8:46FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 29
    Score
    6-3

    (8:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:37TD
    ADA. Dorsett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 62
    Score
    12-3

    (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. 33-A.Dorsett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:24XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    13-3

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:31TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    13-9

    (:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 10:32TD
    Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    19-9

    (10:32) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 10:29XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    20-9

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 1:14TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    20-15

    (1:14) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 16
    Score
    20-18

    (15:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 2:27FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 19
    Score
    23-18

    (2:27) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Trent BrownTrent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.77 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  7. 7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Trent Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trent Brown — LV · Receiving

Trent Brown posted the highest total EPA (+10.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

Trent Brown's top snap (+3.95 EPA): (11:04) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown pushed ob at IND 1 for 32 yards (21-T.Smith).

Biggest single play (-8.62 EPA): Paul Manning — (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. 33-A.Dorsett for 39 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) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.73 total EPA
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.016-0.084
Offensive success rate44.2%41.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.156-0.083
Rush EPA/play-0.334-0.093
Defensive EPA/play+0.084-0.016
Defensive success rate58.1%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -7.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +1.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — A. Dorsett (Q2 5:37)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:31)
  • Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Q3 10:32)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 1:14)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 9:53)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 12:33)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 8:46)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 15:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–9. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 62 (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. 33-A.Dorsett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 5:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:29) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. 33-A.Dorsett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.9% · EPA -8.62]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at LV 44. 20-T.James to LV 44 for no gain (81-M.Pollard). Penalty on IND-88-M.Harrison, Illegal Shift, declined. [WPA -23.2% · EPA -2.19]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 12-R.Gannon FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 25, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at LV 20. 91-C.Nwokorie to LV 20 for no gain (73-F.Middleton). [WPA -23.2% · EPA -4.97]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown pushed ob at IND 1 for 32 yards (21-T.Smith). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.95]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown pushed ob at IND 34 for 20 yards (28-I.Bashir). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. 33-A.Dorsett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.9% · EPA -8.62]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 12-R.Gannon FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 25, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at LV 20. 91-C.Nwokorie to LV 20 for no gain (73-F.Middleton). [WPA -23.2% · EPA -4.97]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown pushed ob at IND 1 for 32 yards (21-T.Smith). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.95]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 32-E.James pushed ob at IND 32 for 27 yards (33-A.Dorsett, 24-C.Woodson). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.99]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:53 · IND 21 · Score 3-0
    (9:53) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 12:33 · IND 24 · Score 6-0
    (12:33) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 8:46 · LV 29 · Score 6-3
    (8:46) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 5:37 · LV 62 · Score 12-3
    (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Dorsett at IND 39. 33-A.Dorsett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 5:24 · IND 2 · Score 13-3
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · LV 3 · Score 13-9
    (:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:32 · IND 1 · Score 19-9
    (10:32) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 10:29 · IND 2 · Score 20-9
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:14 · LV 6 · Score 20-15
    (1:14) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LV 16 · Score 20-18
    (15:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 2:27 · IND 19 · Score 23-18
    (2:27) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Trent Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts on 2001-10-14?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-18 in Week 5, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Indianapolis Colts 9; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 23, Indianapolis Colts 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Dorsett (Q2 5:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:31) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q3 10:32) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 1:14) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 9:53, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 12:33, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 8:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 57.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.73 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.4% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Trent Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (11:04) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown pushed ob at IND 1 for 32 yards (21-T.Smith)..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 23-18 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L