Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: 2000 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-08, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 24–16 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +3.88 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: D.Kight kicks 46 yards from IND 30 to NE 24. K.Faulk to NE 24 for no gain (J.Finn).

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 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.42 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Bishop · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.60 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Simmons · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play
5. 5 E. Bjornson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
6. 6 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.88 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Johnson · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 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 (Q2 38:29)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 30:03)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 7:30)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q1 55:04)
• Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 30:14)
• Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 19:45)
• Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 0:41)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q1 55:04) — (10:04) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 17 (Q2 38:29) — (8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 38:24) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 44 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:00) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q3 19:45) — (4:45) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 14:56) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:26) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) M.Vanderjagt 34 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.

• New England Patriots (Q1 60:00) — D.Kight kicks 46 yards from IND 30 to NE 24. K.Faulk to NE 24 for no gain (J.Finn). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.17]
• New England Patriots (Q2 30:03) — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +6.60]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) P.Manning pass intended for K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by T.Law (T.Johnson) at NE 39. T.Law to NE 39 for no gain. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.32]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 45:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at NE 40 for 17 yards (K.Serwanga). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.57]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 25:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to NE 31 for 19 yards (T.Jones). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.63]

Impact plays

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

• New England Patriots (Q2 30:03) — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +6.60]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) P.Manning pass intended for K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by T.Law (T.Johnson) at NE 39. T.Law to NE 39 for no gain. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.32]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by A.Harris at NE 20. A.Harris to NE 31 for 11 yards (A.Meadows). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.30]
• New England Patriots (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) (Field Goal formation) L.Johnson pass to E.Bjornson pushed ob at IND 4 for 18 yards (J.Burris). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +3.21]

Quarterback report card

P.Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 61 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.88 total EPA
• D.Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 11 drives, +14.54 total EPA, 4 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.
• M. Harrison (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.

1. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 55:04 · IND 3 · Score 0-3
   (10:04) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 38:29 · NE 17 · Score 6-3
   (8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 38:24 · NE 2 · Score 7-3
   M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:14 · NE 16 · Score 10-3
   (:14) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 30:03 · IND 44 · Score 10-9
   (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · IND 2 · Score 10-10
   A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 19:45 · NE 15 · Score 13-10
   (4:45) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · IND 2 · Score 13-16
   (15:00) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · IND 2 · Score 13-17
   A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
10. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:30 · IND 4 · Score 13-23
    (7:30) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:26 · IND 2 · Score 13-24
    A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
12. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · NE 17 · Score 16-24
    (:41) M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.