Colts 30–14 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2001

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?

R. Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 40.5% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.12 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.5% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.27 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.41 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+4.41 EPA): (9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left..

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Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 30–14 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 17–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Roschon Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 yards,…
Game date: 2001-11-04

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 30–14 on 2001-11-04. Paul Manning posted a game-high +4.41 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	17	7	6	0	0	30
Buffalo Bills	7	0	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

BUF 15

BUF 85

+1IND 2

BUF 33

+3BUF 16

+3BUF 23

IND 27

+1IND 2

+3BUF 29

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD
MPM. Pollard
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
6-0
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear of end zone, left side.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:55XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:56TD
NCN. Clements
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 85
Score
7-6
(11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:39XP
JAJ. Arians
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-7
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:27TD
PMPaul Manning
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 33
Score
13-7
(9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:18XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
14-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:27FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 16
Score
17-7
(2:27) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:16TD
DRD. Rhodes
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
23-7
(7:16) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:09XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
24-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:19FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 23
Score
27-7
(9:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:45TD
JRJ. Riemersma
Points+6
Yard line
IND 27
Score
27-13
(3:45) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:39XP
JAJ. Arians
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
27-14
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:13FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 29
Score
30-14
(1:13) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.41 EPA/play
2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.27 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
4R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
6E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
7J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
8D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 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 · Rushing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+4.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +4.41 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.41 EPA): (9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.

Biggest single play (-4.73 EPA): Harrison Smith — (11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 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) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.41 EPA/play · -17.12 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	+0.057	-0.179
Offensive success rate	42.7%	39.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.129	-0.408
Rush EPA/play	+0.014	-0.159
Defensive EPA/play	+0.179	-0.057
Defensive success rate	60.8%	57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -14.16 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +5.08 total EPA, 6 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) (Q2 15:00)
Buffalo Bills — N. Clements (Q2 11:56)
Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning (Q2 9:27)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q3 7:16)
Buffalo Bills — J. Riemersma (Roschon Johnson pass) (Q4 3:45)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 2:27)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 9:19)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear of end zone, left side.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 14:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 85 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:39) — 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 33 (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 7:09) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 27 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:39) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) 11-R.Johnson sacked at BUF 21 for -5 yards (99-B.Scioli). FUMBLES (99-B.Scioli), RECOVERED by IND-52-M.Peterson at BUF 22. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.37]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.73]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +4.41]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) 11-R.Johnson sacked at BUF 43 for -6 yards (92-C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (92-C.Bratzke), RECOVERED by IND-96-J.Williams at BUF 44. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.53]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) 9-J.Arians 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-B.Scioli), Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma, RECOVERED by IND-99-B.Scioli at IND 44. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.73]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) 11-R.Johnson sacked at BUF 43 for -6 yards (92-C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (92-C.Bratzke), RECOVERED by IND-96-J.Williams at BUF 44. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.53]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +4.41]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) 11-R.Johnson sacked at BUF 21 for -5 yards (99-B.Scioli). FUMBLES (99-B.Scioli), RECOVERED by IND-52-M.Peterson at BUF 22. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BUF 15 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear of end zone, left side.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · BUF 85 · Score 7-6
(11:56) 17-H.Smith punts 51 yards to BUF 34, Center-48-J.Snow. 22-N.Clements for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:39 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:27 · BUF 33 · Score 13-7
(9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:18 · BUF 2 · Score 14-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:27 · BUF 16 · Score 17-7
(2:27) 13-M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:16 · BUF 1 · Score 23-7
(7:16) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:09 · BUF 2 · Score 24-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 9:19 · BUF 23 · Score 27-7
(9:19) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · IND 27 · Score 27-13
(3:45) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at goal line.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · IND 2 · Score 27-14
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · BUF 29 · Score 30-14
(1:13) 13-M.Vanderjagt 47 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 Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills on 2001-11-04?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 30-14 in Week 8, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 17, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 30, Buffalo Bills 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q2 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Clements (Q2 11:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q2 9:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q3 7:16) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Riemersma (R. Johnson pass) (Q4 3:45) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 2:27, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 9:19, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?

Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 40.5% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.12 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.5% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.41 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+4.41 EPA): (9:27) 18-P.Manning left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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