Vikings 10–31 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 62.5% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.31 total passing EPA. B. Brister (Minnesota Vikings), 45.0% completion, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -10.16 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.50 EPA): (9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–10 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 10–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-12-24

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–10 on 2000-12-24. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.31 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	3	0	0	0	10
Indianapolis Colts	7	14	7	3	0	31

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

IND 42

+1IND 2

MIN 52

+3IND 13

MIN 15

MIN 18

+3MIN 10

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 4
Score
0-6
(7:35) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:32XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:14TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 42
Score
6-7
(3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:07XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 52
Score
7-13
(9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:12XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:08FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 13
Score
10-14
(5:08) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
10-20
(1:24) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:19XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:52TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 18
Score
10-27
(7:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:47XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-28
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:57FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
10-31
(9:57) M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.31 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
5E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
6C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
7T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
8M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.30 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 (+17.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.50 EPA): (9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.20 EPA): Another player — (3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 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) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.31 total EPA
B. Brister (Minnesota Vikings) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -0.51 EPA/play · -10.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.073	+0.175
Offensive success rate	42.5%	46.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.097	+0.433
Rush EPA/play	-0.198	-0.048
Defensive EPA/play	-0.175	+0.073
Defensive success rate	54.0%	57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.17 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +15.22 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -5.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 7:35)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q1 3:14)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 9:24)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 1:24)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 7:52)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 5:08)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 9:57)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:32) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 42 (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 3:07) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 52 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:12) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:19) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q3 7:52) — (7:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:47) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 71 yards from IND 30 to MIN -1. T.Walters to MIN 30 for 31 yards (R.Thomas). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.65]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +5.20]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.50]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by R.Tate at IND 30. R.Tate to IND 18 for 12 yards (J.Saturday). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.57]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to E.James ran ob at MIN 34 for 7 yards (K.Wong). Penalty on MIN-T.Sawyer, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +5.20]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) B.Brister pass INTERCEPTED by M.Peterson (E.Johnson) at MIN 49. M.Peterson to MIN 46 for 3 yards (M.Williams). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.55]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.50]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by R.Tate at IND 30. R.Tate to IND 18 for 12 yards (J.Saturday). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.57]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:35 · MIN 4 · Score 0-6
(7:35) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 7:32 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:14 · IND 42 · Score 6-7
(3:14) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:24 · MIN 52 · Score 7-13
(9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:12 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:08 · IND 13 · Score 10-14
(5:08) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:24 · MIN 15 · Score 10-20
(1:24) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · MIN 2 · Score 10-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:52 · MIN 18 · Score 10-27
(7:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:47 · MIN 2 · Score 10-28
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 9:57 · MIN 10 · Score 10-31
(9:57) M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts on 2000-12-24?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-10 in Week 17, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Indianapolis Colts 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:24) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:24) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:52) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:08, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 62.5% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.31 total passing EPA. B. Brister (Minnesota Vikings), 45.0% completion, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -10.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.50 EPA): (9:24) P.Manning pass to E.James for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 11-4 Now 11-5 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W

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