November 25, 2002
 

VANDERJAGT’S 50-YARDERS LEAD COLTS PAST BRONCOS

Indianapolis’ MIKE VANDERJAGT kicked three field goals Sunday night, including a 54-yarder to send the game into overtime and a 51-yard game-winner in the extra period, as the Colts overcame the elements and the Denver Broncos for a 23-20 victory.

Amidst a heavy snowfall, Indianapolis QB PEYTON MANNING completed 27 of 44 passes for 229 yards, 11 completions and 107 yards of which went to WR MARVIN HARRISON.  Colts RB EDGERRIN JAMES added 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground as Indianapolis won its third game in a row to move atop the AFC South with a 7-4 record.

Denver’s rookie RB CLINTON PORTIS rushed 18 times for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns in a losing effort.  Broncos QB STEVE BEUERLEIN completed 15 of 24 attempts for 185 yards with a touchdown pass to WR ROD SMITH. 

Vanderjagt’s 54-yard field goal with 0:03 left in the game was the third-longest kick to send a game into overtime in NFL history.