Game story
In Week 1 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-03, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 27–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -0.58 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: D.Kight kicks 70 yards from IND 30 to end zone, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.46 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 4 J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 S. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6 E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Manning — IND · Passing
P. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+8.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.61 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 44:15) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 35:29) — (5:29) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 35:23) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 27 (Q3 23:32) — (8:32) P.Manning pass to E.James for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 23:23) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 19:25) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 79 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 12:38) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — D.Kight kicks 70 yards from IND 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) E.James to KC 3 for no gain (M.Patton). FUMBLES (M.Patton), touched at KC 10, RECOVERED by KC-J.Hasty at KC 10.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 53:27) — (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) E.James to KC 3 for no gain (M.Patton). FUMBLES (M.Patton), touched at KC 10, RECOVERED by KC-J.Hasty at KC 10.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 53:27) — (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E.Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.58 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 31.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.256 | -0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.333 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.119 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.3% | 58.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +6.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -9.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 44:18 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
(14:18) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 44:15 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 35:29 · IND 11 · Score 7-6
(5:29) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 35:23 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 23:32 · KC 27 · Score 13-7
(8:32) P.Manning pass to E.James for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 23:23 · KC 2 · Score 14-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 19:31 · IND 21 · Score 14-13
(4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 19:25 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:46 · KC 5 · Score 17-14
(13:46) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · IND 79 · Score 23-14
(12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:38 · KC 2 · Score 24-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · KC 22 · Score 27-14
(4:05) M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-14 in Week 1, 2000 on 2000-09-03.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 27, Kansas City Chiefs 14 (IND 27-14 KC) in Week 1, 2000 on 2000-09-03.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 13, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Kansas City Chiefs 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 35:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:47) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 40.0% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.58 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +8.46 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.61 EPA): (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Now 1-0 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 0-1 L
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