Game story
In Week 14 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-12, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 20–15 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +5.33 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Glenn (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-93.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (5:33) (Shotgun) P.Manning sacked at IND 7 for -8 yards (C.Sullivan).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +7.76 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3 S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +5.33 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 7 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 L. Warren · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Glenn — NE · Receiving
T. Glenn posted the highest total EPA (+8.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.17 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (4:14) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn to IND 3 for 52 yards (C.Cota, M.Thomas).
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
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Field goals
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
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 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q1 57:18) — (12:18) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 54:32) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q1 49:45) — (4:45) A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 41:15) — (11:15) A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 35:39) — (5:39) P.Manning pass to E.James for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 32:57) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 14 (Q3 23:24) — (8:24) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) P.Manning sacked at IND 7 for -8 yards (C.Sullivan).
- New England Patriots (Q1 60:00) — D.Kight kicks 72 yards from IND 30 to NE -2. K.Faulk to NE 18 for 20 yards (M.Thomas).
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe sacked at IND 30 for -8 yards (M.Peterson).
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to S.Jefferson.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 34, RECOVERED by NE-L.Milloy at NE 33. L.Milloy to NE 33 for no gain. Lateral to T.Jones to NE 33 for no gain (W.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn to IND 3 for 52 yards (C.Cota, M.Thomas).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 34, RECOVERED by NE-L.Milloy at NE 33. L.Milloy to NE 33 for no gain. Lateral to T.Jones to NE 33 for no gain (W.Jackson).
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass intended for V.Brisby INTERCEPTED by T.Poole at IND 24. T.Poole to IND 35 for 11 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 35:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison pushed ob at NE 13 for 27 yards (K.Serwanga).
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) · 52 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.33 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +7.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.002 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.263 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.366 | -0.169 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 54.8% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +5.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -0.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts 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.
- T. Glenn (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.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 57:18 · NE 5 · Score 0-6
(12:18) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 54:32 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 49:45 · IND 10 · Score 3-7
(4:45) A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 41:15 · IND 11 · Score 6-7
(11:15) A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 35:39 · NE 2 · Score 6-13
(5:39) P.Manning pass to E.James for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 32:57 · NE 2 · Score 6-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · NE 10 · Score 6-17
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 23:24 · NE 14 · Score 6-20
(8:24) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 19:14 · IND 8 · Score 9-20
(4:14) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · IND 10 · Score 15-20
(3:12) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 20-15 in Week 14, 1999 on 1999-12-12.
What was the final score of New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was New England Patriots 15, Indianapolis Colts 20 (NE 15-20 IND) in Week 14, 1999 on 1999-12-12.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: New England Patriots 15, Indianapolis Colts 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 57:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 35:39) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:12) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 49:45, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 41:15, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q3 30:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q3 23:24, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 19:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 59.6% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.33 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.7% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +7.76 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Glenn (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +8.74 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.17 EPA): (4:14) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn to IND 3 for 52 yards (C.Cota, M.Thomas).. The biggest win-probability swing was -93.0%.
Was New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-15 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
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