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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2002 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2002 Week 9 Recap

Titans defeat Colts 23–15 in Week 9

R.Wayne led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 23–15 Week 9 finish.

Tennessee Titans 23 4–4 Winner
Final 23–15
Indianapolis Colts 15 4–4
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
23–15
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 20–0 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Wayne
Game date
November 3, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Mike Green
    Mike Green 3 REC · 9 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McNair 14/23 · 89 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Wycheck 1 REC · 6 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 5 REC · 93 YDS +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Roberg 1 REC · 2 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Qadir Ismail
    Qadir Ismail 3 REC · 18 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 23–15 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 20–0 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Wayne
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(10:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at TEN 32 for -11 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25…
Game date
2002-11-03

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–15 on 2002-11-03. R. Wayne posted a game-high +9.52 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tennessee Titans101030023
Indianapolis Colts00015015

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 5:09FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 10
    Score
    3-0

    (5:09) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 0:04TD
    Mike Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 3
    Score
    9-0

    (:04) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 0:00XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-0

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 10:31TD
    KBK. Bulluck

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 21
    Score
    16-0

    (10:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at TEN 32 for -11 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25-T.Williams), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at TEN 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Minus 18 sack yards.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 10:17XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    17-0

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 2:59FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 16
    Score
    20-0

    (2:59) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 9:19FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 21
    Score
    23-0

    (9:19) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 12:22TD
    MRM. Roberg

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    23-6

    (12:22) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-M.Roberg for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 12:17Safety
    PMPaul Manning

    Points+2

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    23-8

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:59TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 19
    Score
    23-14

    (1:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:57XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    23-15

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  2. 2Mike GreenMike Green · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.91 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Roberg · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  6. 6Qadir IsmailQadir Ismail · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Haddad · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  8. 8E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 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

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+9.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (2:19) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 19 for 18 yards (59-P.Sirmon).

Biggest single play (-11.04 EPA): Paul Manning — (10:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at TEN 32 for -11 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25-T.Williams), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at TEN 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-53

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) · 56 dropbacks · 66.1% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -6.10 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +1.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.002-0.157
Offensive success rate44.9%47.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.054-0.109
Rush EPA/play-0.004-0.263
Defensive EPA/play+0.157+0.002
Defensive success rate52.9%55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -13.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -0.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Mike GreenTennessee Titans — Mike Green (S. McNair pass) (Q1 0:04)
  • Tennessee Titans — K. Bulluck (Q2 10:31)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Roberg (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 12:22)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 1:59)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q1 5:09)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q2 2:59)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q3 9:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 0:04) — (:04) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 0:00) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 21 (Q2 10:31); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 10:17) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 15–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-M.Roberg for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 12:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 19 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:57) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at TEN 32 for -11 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25-T.Williams), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at TEN 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-53 [WPA -20.0% · EPA -11.04]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 59-P.Sirmon at TEN 44. 59-P.Sirmon pushed ob at IND 25 for 31 yards (18-P.Manning). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.47]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 0:04) — (:04) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.14]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 36-J.Finn to IND 44 for 12 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25-T.Williams), RECOVERED by TEN-25-T.Williams at IND 44. 25-T.Williams to IND 44 for no gain (36-J.Fi [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.07]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 48 for 27 yards (25-T.Williams, 21-S.Rolle). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +1.64]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at TEN 32 for -11 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25-T.Williams), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at TEN 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-53 [WPA -20.0% · EPA -11.04]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 59-P.Sirmon at TEN 44. 59-P.Sirmon pushed ob at IND 25 for 31 yards (18-P.Manning). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.47]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 81-M.Pollard. [WPA -1.6% · EPA -3.64]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 19 for 18 yards (59-P.Sirmon). [WPA +0.2% · EPA +3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 5:09 · IND 10 · Score 3-0
    (5:09) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 0:04 · IND 3 · Score 9-0
    (:04) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  4. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · TEN 21 · Score 16-0
    (10:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at TEN 32 for -11 yards (25-T.Williams). FUMBLES (25-T.Williams), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at TEN 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-53
  5. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 10:17 · IND 2 · Score 17-0
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  6. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 2:59 · IND 16 · Score 20-0
    (2:59) 6-J.Nedney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  7. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 9:19 · IND 21 · Score 23-0
    (9:19) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:22 · TEN 2 · Score 23-6
    (12:22) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-M.Roberg for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 12:17 · TEN 2 · Score 23-8
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · TEN 19 · Score 23-14
    (1:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:57 · TEN 2 · Score 23-15
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Key takeaways

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

  • Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-11-03?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-15 in Week 9, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 15; Final: Tennessee Titans 23, Indianapolis Colts 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Green (S. McNair pass) (Q1 0:04) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Bulluck (Q2 10:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Roberg (P. Manning pass) (Q4 12:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 1:59) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 5:09, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 2:59, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 9:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.1% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.10 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 60.9% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +1.91 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (2:19) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to TEN 19 for 18 yards (59-P.Sirmon)..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L