Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–10 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 3–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Ward
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:55) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Logan at PIT 35. 31…
- Game date
- 2002-10-21
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28–10 on 2002-10-21. H. Ward posted a game-high +7.52 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:25) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(:48) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on IND, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty enforced on ensuing kickoff.
(7:39) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(2:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(5:54) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:25TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 0-6
(10:25) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:19XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:48TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-13
(:48) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:45XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-14
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on IND, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty enforced on ensuing kickoff.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:39TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 0-20
(7:39) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:35XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-21
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:00FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 23
- Score
- 3-21
(2:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:46TD MPM. PollardPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 41
- Score
- 9-21
(11:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:38XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:54TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 14
- Score
- 10-27
(5:54) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:48XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-28
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 3T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.45 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 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
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+7.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
H. Ward's top snap (+2.92 EPA): (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.98 EPA): Paul Manning — (6:55) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Logan at PIT 35. 31-M.Logan to IND 19 for 46 yards (36-J.Finn).
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) · 52 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +6.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 57.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.248 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.159 | +0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.3% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -5.99 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +10.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 17 (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:19) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 0:48) — (:48) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 0:45).
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 7:39) — (7:39) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 7:35) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 41 (Q3 11:46) — (11:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 11:38) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 5:48) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Logan at PIT 35. 31-M.Logan to IND 19 for 46 yards (36-J.Finn).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 32. 52-M.Peterson to PIT 37 for 31 yards (88-T.Mathis).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) 17-H.Smith punts 3 yards to IND 41, Center-48-J.Snow, out of bounds. Deflected by #55 Porter. Not considered a block because it was past the line of scrimmage
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to IND 32 for 9 yards (27-D.Macklin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Logan at PIT 35. 31-M.Logan to IND 19 for 46 yards (36-J.Finn).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at IND 32. 52-M.Peterson to PIT 37 for 31 yards (88-T.Mathis).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:46) — (11:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander (31-M.Logan) at PIT 20. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 45 for 25 yards. Lateral to 26-D.Townsend ran ob at PIT 47 for
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:25 · IND 17 · Score 0-6
(10:25) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:19 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:48 · IND 3 · Score 0-13
(:48) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:45 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on IND, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty enforced on ensuing kickoff. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:39 · IND 5 · Score 0-20
(7:39) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:35 · IND 2 · Score 0-21
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 23 · Score 3-21
(2:00) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:46 · PIT 41 · Score 9-21
(11:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:38 · PIT 2 · Score 10-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:54 · IND 14 · Score 10-27
(5:54) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:48 · IND 2 · Score 10-28
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2002-10-21?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-10 in Week 7, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 10:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 0:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q2 7:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 5:54) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 61.5% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.7% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +6.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.92 EPA): (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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