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NFL · Week 2 · September 10, 2000 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2000 Week 2 Recap

Raiders defeat Colts 38–31 in Week 2

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 38–31 Week 2 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 38 2–0 Winner
Final 38–31
Indianapolis Colts 31 1–1
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
38–31
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–24 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
September 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 15/23 · 207 YDS +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Rison 2 REC · 47 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Dudley 3 REC · 35 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 10 REC · 141 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Paul Manning 33/53 · 351 YDS · 3 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Dilger 8 REC · 96 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Indianapolis Colts 38–31 in Week 2 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-10, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+54.2% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts swung the momentum.

In Week 2 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-10, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 38–31 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +3.21 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from OAK 30 to end zone, Touchback.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders07247038
Indianapolis Colts141007031

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +10.98 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +7.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Rison · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  5. 5 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6 K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  7. 7 E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8 R. Dudley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+10.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.99 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (5:34) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by T.James at IND 40. T.James to IND 15 for 25 yards (P.Manning).

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 55:21)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 50:02)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 41:33)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 32:58)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 26:04)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 19:04)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 15:45)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q4 5:42)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 4:14)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 30:06)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 22:30)

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 LV 13 (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 55:17) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 50:02) — (5:02) E.James up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 49:57) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 41:33) — (11:33) P.Manning pass to E.James for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 41:28) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 32:58) — (2:58) R.Gannon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 32:51) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 24–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q3 26:04) — (11:04) R.Gannon left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 25:56) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q3 22:30) — (7:30) S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 19:04) — (4:04) R.Gannon left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 18:58) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 15:45) — (:45) T.Wheatley up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 15:41) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) T.Wheatley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:39) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 50 (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 4:07) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

Turning points

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

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 60:00) — S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from OAK 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA -0.01]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 20:34) — (5:34) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by T.James at IND 40. T.James to IND 15 for 25 yards (P.Manning). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.99]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:45) — (:45) T.Wheatley up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +1.55]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:43) — (1:43) T.Wheatley right guard to IND 40 for 5 yards (R.Morris). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +0.85]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:04) — (4:04) R.Gannon left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.15]

Impact plays

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

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 20:34) — (5:34) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by T.James at IND 40. T.James to IND 15 for 25 yards (P.Manning). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.99]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +5.25]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 46:44) — (1:44) S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. [WPA -4.4% · EPA -3.29]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 37:46) — (7:46) M.Vanderjagt 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. [WPA -3.9% · EPA -2.88]

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) · 53 dropbacks · 62.3% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.21 total EPA
  • R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 23 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +10.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLas Vegas RaidersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.193+0.036
Offensive success rate46.2%42.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.596+0.097
Rush EPA/play+0.065+0.164
Defensive EPA/play-0.036-0.193
Defensive success rate57.3%53.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +15.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders 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.
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 55:21 · LV 13 · Score 0-6
    (10:21) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 55:17 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 50:02 · LV 6 · Score 0-13
    (5:02) E.James up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 49:57 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 41:33 · LV 10 · Score 0-20
    (11:33) P.Manning pass to E.James for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 41:28 · LV 2 · Score 0-21
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 32:58 · IND 3 · Score 6-21
    (2:58) R.Gannon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 32:51 · IND 2 · Score 7-21
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · LV 14 · Score 7-24
    (:06) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 26:04 · IND 7 · Score 13-24
    (11:04) R.Gannon left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 25:56 · IND 2 · Score 14-24
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 22:30 · IND 6 · Score 17-24
    (7:30) S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 19:04 · IND 6 · Score 23-24
    (4:04) R.Gannon left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 18:58 · IND 2 · Score 24-24
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  15. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 15:45 · IND 6 · Score 30-24
    (:45) T.Wheatley up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 15:41 · IND 2 · Score 31-24
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  17. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 5:42 · IND 1 · Score 37-24
    (5:42) T.Wheatley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 5:39 · IND 2 · Score 38-24
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  19. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:14 · LV 50 · Score 38-30
    (4:14) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:07 · LV 2 · Score 38-31
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 38-31 in Week 2, 2000 on 2000-09-10.

What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 38, Indianapolis Colts 31 (LV 38-31 IND) in Week 2, 2000 on 2000-09-10.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 24, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 38, Indianapolis Colts 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 50:02) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:33) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:58) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:04) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:04) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:14) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 22:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 62.3% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.21 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 65.2% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +10.98 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +10.98 on passing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.99 EPA): (5:34) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by T.James at IND 40. T.James to IND 15 for 25 yards (P.Manning).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 38-31 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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