Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 35–28 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 7–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Gonzalez
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:14) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-10-25
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–28 on 2001-10-25. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +7.80 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 35 | |
| 3 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play - 2
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +7.08 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 3

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4
D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +6.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 5
M. Minnis · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 6
Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 7
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 8
T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 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
T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving
T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+7.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.60 EPA per play.
T. Gonzalez's top snap (+4.07 EPA): (3:09) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.03 EPA): D. Rhodes — (1:14) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 53 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.230 | +0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.7% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.216 | +0.079 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.141 | -0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.230 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 48.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, +20.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +8.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) 
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Landon Parker (Taylen Green pass)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes 
Kansas City Chiefs — Landon Parker (Taylen Green pass)
Field goals
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 2:22) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 11–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) 2-T.Peterson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q3 5:05) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 58 yards from KC 30 to IND 12. 33-D.Rhodes for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 4:50) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the IND 1 (Q3 3:01) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on IND-37-C.Cota, Defensive Holding, declined..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 18–14. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 25 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 47 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 8:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 32-E.James is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 80-L.Parker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:45) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 77 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:02) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 10-T.Green pass to 80-L.Parker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:04) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:05) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 58 yards from KC 30 to IND 12. 33-D.Rhodes for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 10-T.Green pass intended for 85-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 28-I.Bashir at IND 0. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 10-T.Green pass intended for 31-P.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 23. 52-M.Peterson to IND 36 for 13 yards (80-L.Parker).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at KC 41 for -9 yards (99-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (99-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by KC-98-E.Hicks at KC 41. 98-E.Hicks to KC 41 for no gain (32-E.James).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-L.Parker INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Cota (99-B.Scioli) at IND 45. 37-C.Cota to KC 46 for 9 yards (80-L.Parker). Pass deflected at line of scrimmage by B.Scioli
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:05) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 58 yards from KC 30 to IND 12. 33-D.Rhodes for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-L.Parker INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Cota (99-B.Scioli) at IND 45. 37-C.Cota to KC 46 for 9 yards (80-L.Parker). Pass deflected at line of scrimmage by B.Scioli
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:27 · KC 6 · Score 6-0
(2:27) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:22 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · IND 30 · Score 7-3
(:04) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:07 · KC 31 · Score 10-3
(9:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 5:08 · IND 4 · Score 10-6
(5:08) 2-T.Peterson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:05 · KC 30 · Score 16-6
2-T.Peterson kicks 58 yards from KC 30 to IND 12. 33-D.Rhodes for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 4:50 · KC 2 · Score 17-6
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 3:09 · IND 35 · Score 17-12
(3:09) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q3 3:01 · IND 1 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on IND-37-C.Cota, Defensive Holding, declined.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:04 · KC 25 · Score 20-14
(13:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:29 · KC 47 · Score 26-14
(8:29) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 8:21 · KC 2 · Score 28-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 32-E.James is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · IND 11 · Score 28-20
(4:50) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 80-L.Parker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:45 · IND 2 · Score 28-21
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · KC 77 · Score 34-21
(1:14) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:02 · KC 2 · Score 35-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · IND 5 · Score 35-27
(:09) 10-T.Green pass to 80-L.Parker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 0:04 · IND 2 · Score 35-28
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2001-10-25?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28 in Week 7, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Kansas City Chiefs 11; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 18, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 35, Kansas City Chiefs 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q3 5:05) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 3:09) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 8:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Parker (T. Green pass) (Q4 4:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q4 1:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Parker (T. Green pass) (Q4 0:09) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 9:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q3 5:08, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 13:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 41.5% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.17 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 55.9% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.07 EPA): (3:09) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 35-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L