Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 23–20 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 3–6 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:39) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 28.…
- Game date
- 2002-11-24
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 on 2002-11-24, overcoming Denver Broncos's 6–3 halftime lead. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +12.58 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(7:35) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:34) 11-S.Beuerlein pass to 80-R.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:59) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
(3:26) 23-J.Mungro left guard to DEN 1 for no gain (91-C.McGlockton; 94-L.Dalton). Play Challenged by IND and REVERSED. 23-J.Mungro left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:19) 32-E.James left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:33) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
(:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:35FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 23
- Score
- 3-0
(7:35) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:34TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 12
- Score
- 3-6
(8:34) 11-S.Beuerlein pass to 80-R.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:59TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 3-12
(11:59) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:53XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 3-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:26TD JMJ. MungroPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 9-13
(3:26) 23-J.Mungro left guard to DEN 1 for no gain (91-C.McGlockton; 94-L.Dalton). Play Challenged by IND and REVERSED. 23-J.Mungro left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:49XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:19TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 16-13
(1:19) 32-E.James left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:15XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:33TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 17-19
(9:33) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:29XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:08FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 36
- Score
- 20-20
(:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
OT 9:29FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 33
- Score
- 23-20
(9:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 51 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).
- 1
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.58 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.08 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4
Qadir Ismail · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8S. Montgomery · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 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
Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving
Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+12.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+3.11 EPA): (7:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to DEN 22 for 21 yards (28-K.Kennedy).
Biggest single play (-7.60 EPA): S. Beuerlein — (2:39) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 28. 52-M.Peterson to DEN 19 for 53 yards (50-B.Hamilton).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.08 total EPA
- S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.119 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.6% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.101 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.119 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 44.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.12, Denver Broncos +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +6.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +11.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (S. Beuerlein pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 11-S.Beuerlein pass to 80-R.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 7 (Q3 11:53) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 3:26); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 2:49) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 32-E.James left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 1:15) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:29) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 36 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Overtime: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DEN 33 (OT 9:29) — (9:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 9:29) — (9:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 28. 52-M.Peterson to DEN 19 for 53 yards (50-B.Hamilton).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) 17-H.Smith punts 36 yards to DEN 27, Center-48-J.Snow. 24-D.O'Neal pushed ob at IND 20 for 53 yards (17-H.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:03) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 43 yards from IND 30 to DEN 27. 99-M.Reagor pushed ob at IND 48 for 25 yards (25-N.Harper).
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to DEN 38 for 7 yards (28-K.Kennedy).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 28. 52-M.Peterson to DEN 19 for 53 yards (50-B.Hamilton).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 37 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-56-A.Wilson at DEN 37. 56-A.Wilson to DEN 39 for 2 yards (63-J.Saturday).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) 17-H.Smith punts 36 yards to DEN 27, Center-48-J.Snow. 24-D.O'Neal pushed ob at IND 20 for 53 yards (17-H.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 87-E.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Gibson at IND 17. 26-D.Gibson to IND 17 for no gain (87-E.McCaffrey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 7:35 · DEN 23 · Score 3-0
(7:35) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 8:34 · IND 12 · Score 3-6
(8:34) 11-S.Beuerlein pass to 80-R.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:59 · IND 11 · Score 3-12
(11:59) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:53 · IND 7 · Score 3-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:26 · DEN 1 · Score 9-13
(3:26) 23-J.Mungro left guard to DEN 1 for no gain (91-C.McGlockton; 94-L.Dalton). Play Challenged by IND and REVERSED. 23-J.Mungro left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:49 · DEN 2 · Score 10-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:19 · DEN 2 · Score 16-13
(1:19) 32-E.James left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 1:15 · DEN 2 · Score 17-13
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:33 · IND 9 · Score 17-19
(9:33) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · IND 2 · Score 17-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · DEN 36 · Score 20-20
(:08) 13-M.Vanderjagt 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — OT 9:29 · DEN 33 · Score 23-20
(9:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 51 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos on 2002-11-24?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 in Week 12, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 3, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Denver Broncos 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (S. Beuerlein pass) (Q2 8:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 11:59) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q3 3:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 1:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 9:33) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 7:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (OT 9:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 58.7% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.08 total passing EPA. S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.58 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+3.11 EPA): (7:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to DEN 22 for 21 yards (28-K.Kennedy)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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