Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 1 · Giants Stadium
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 45–24 on the road at Giants Stadium in Week 1 of the 2001 regular season on September 9, 2001.
The 69 combined points were the most in any game of Week 1.
The result moved the Colts to 1–0 and dropped the Jets to 0–1. The Colts finished 2001 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Jets finished 2001 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Colts’ 45 points were their most in any game of 2001.
In their previous meeting, the New York Jets won 27–17 on December 3, 2000. When they met again, the New York Jets won 29–28 on December 23, 2001.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
