Colts 20–13 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 67.7% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.76 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 41.4% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.59 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 20–13 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 17–3 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-12-17

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 20–13 on 2000-12-17. Paul Manning posted a game-high +9.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	7	10	3	0	0	20
Miami Dolphins	0	3	7	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

MIA 50

+3MIA 30

+3MIA 13

+3IND 13

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 50
Score
6-0
(10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:11XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:45TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 4
Score
13-0
(12:45) P.Manning left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:22XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 7
Score
14-3
(1:58) O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:06FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
17-3
(:06) M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:46FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 13
Score
20-3
(6:46) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:49TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 8
Score
20-9
(2:49) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
20-10
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:28FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 13
Score
20-13
(3:28) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.76 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
3Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
4J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
5Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
7A. Denson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 9 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+9.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.76 total EPA
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.085	-0.014
Offensive success rate	44.2%	36.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.359	-0.088
Rush EPA/play	-0.220	-0.023
Defensive EPA/play	+0.014	-0.085
Defensive success rate	63.4%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +8.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -1.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 10:20)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 12:45)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 2:49)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 1:58)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 0:06)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 6:46)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 3:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 50 (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 10:11) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) P.Manning left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 12:22) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 2:43) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 70 yards from IND 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.02]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.96]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) E.James left guard to MIA 16 for 11 yards (K.Mixon). FUMBLES (K.Mixon), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at MIA 18. J.Taylor to MIA 18 for no gain (S.McKinney). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.13]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) L.Smith left guard to MIA 29 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-J.Belser at MIA 36. J.Belser to MIA 36 for no gain (D.Dyer). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.67]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) PENALTY on MIA-S.Madison, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at IND 45 - No Play. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.96]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) E.James left guard to MIA 16 for 11 yards (K.Mixon). FUMBLES (K.Mixon), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at MIA 18. J.Taylor to MIA 18 for no gain (S.McKinney). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.13]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) L.Smith left guard to MIA 29 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-J.Belser at MIA 36. J.Belser to MIA 36 for no gain (D.Dyer). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.67]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.62]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:20 · MIA 50 · Score 6-0
(10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 10:11 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 12:45 · MIA 4 · Score 13-0
(12:45) P.Manning left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:22 · MIA 2 · Score 14-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:58 · IND 7 · Score 14-3
(1:58) O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · MIA 30 · Score 17-3
(:06) M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 6:46 · MIA 13 · Score 20-3
(6:46) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:49 · IND 8 · Score 20-9
(2:49) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 2:43 · IND 2 · Score 20-10
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · IND 13 · Score 20-13
(3:28) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.

Key takeaways

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

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins on 2000-12-17?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 20-13 in Week 16, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 20, Miami Dolphins 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:49) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:58, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:46, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 67.7% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.76 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 41.4% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (10:20) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L

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