Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: 1999 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 31–28 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +10.13 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-58.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.13 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.14 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4. 4 E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Allen · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

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 (Q1 52:48)
• Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 49:39)
• Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 44:51)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 38:57)
• Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 30:51)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q3 23:12)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 14:00)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 8:02)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 1:30)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 42 (Q1 52:48) — (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 50:51) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q1 49:39) — (4:39) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 45:37) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 44:51) — (14:51) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 42:39) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 37:44) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 30:51) — (:51) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 30:48) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. PENALTY on NE-T.Brown, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q3 23:12) — (8:12) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 19:35) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE67 Anderson eligible; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:43) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:03) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New England Patriots (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota). [WPA -58.5% · EPA -7.72]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 60:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 69 yards from NE 30 to IND 1. T.Wilkins to IND 22 for 21 yards (K.Serwanga). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.03]
• New England Patriots (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.64]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) E.James up the middle to IND 35 for 4 yards (T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-B.Mitchell at IND 37. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.19]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 52:48) — (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.34]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New England Patriots (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota). [WPA -58.5% · EPA -7.72]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 52:48) — (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.34]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 14:48) — (14:48) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard to NE 42 for 1 yard (T.Law). FUMBLES (T.Law), RECOVERED by NE-T.Law at NE 42. T.Law to NE 42 for no gain (M.Pollard). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -3.68]
• New England Patriots (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Faulk left tackle to NE 39 for 7 yards (J.Belser). FUMBLES (J.Belser), RECOVERED by IND-C.Bennett at NE 39. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.59]

Quarterback report card

D.Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.13 total EPA
• P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 15 drives, +1.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) 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.

1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 52:48 · NE 42 · Score 6-0
   (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 50:51 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
   M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 49:39 · NE 10 · Score 13-0
   (4:39) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 45:37 · NE 2 · Score 14-0
   M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 44:51 · NE 1 · Score 20-0
   (14:51) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 42:39 · NE 2 · Score 21-0
   M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 38:57 · IND 11 · Score 21-6
   (8:57) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 37:44 · IND 2 · Score 21-7
   A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 30:51 · NE 8 · Score 27-7
   (:51) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 30:48 · NE 2 · Score 28-7
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. PENALTY on NE-T.Brown, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 23:12 · IND 8 · Score 28-13
    (8:12) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 19:35 · IND 2 · Score 28-14
    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:00 · IND 3 · Score 28-20
    (14:00) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE67 Anderson eligible
14. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:43 · IND 2 · Score 28-21
    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
15. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · IND 10 · Score 28-27
    (8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:03 · IND 2 · Score 28-28
    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
17. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:30 · IND 8 · Score 28-31
    (1:30) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.