New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2001 Week 15 Recap

Game story

In Week 15 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-23, the New York Jets took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 29–28 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +3.22 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.75 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+28.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.

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 · +5.75 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.49 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
4. 4 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +3.22 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
7. 7 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 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

• New York Jets — L. Jordan (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 45:00)
• Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Q2 40:36)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 22:42)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Harrison (K. Dilger pass) (Q4 10:08)
• New York Jets — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 1:02)

Field goals

• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q1 53:54)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q2 31:17)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 30:05)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q3 24:58)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q3 19:50)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q4 14:13)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 2:53)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q1 53:54) — (8:54) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 34-L.Jordan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 44:52) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 46 (Q2 40:36) — (10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 40:27) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q3 24:58) — (9:58) 9-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 28 (Q3 22:42) — (7:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:36.); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 22:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 11–10. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 39 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-K.McDougal rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:58) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..

Turning points

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison. [WPA +28.8% · EPA +5.49]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 40 for no gain (24-R.Mickens). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -0.91]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 21:28) — (6:28) 33-D.Rhodes to IND 25 for -2 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-94-J.Abraham at IND 27. Rush for Rhodes, zero yards. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -5.27]
• New York Jets (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 9-J.Hall 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. [WPA -17.5% · EPA -2.68]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 18:56) — (3:56) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 35 for no gain (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-21-V.Green at IND 39. 21-V.Green to IND 39 for no gain (81-M.Pollard). IND - Rhodes (33) rus [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.29]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison. [WPA +28.8% · EPA +5.49]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 21:28) — (6:28) 33-D.Rhodes to IND 25 for -2 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-94-J.Abraham at IND 27. Rush for Rhodes, zero yards. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -5.27]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q2 40:36) — (10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.70]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 18:56) — (3:56) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 35 for no gain (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-21-V.Green at IND 39. 21-V.Green to IND 39 for no gain (81-M.Pollard). IND - Rhodes (33) rus [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.29]

Quarterback report card

V.Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.22 total EPA
• P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, +11.37 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New York Jets 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.
• 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 York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 53:54 · IND 29 · Score 3-0
   (8:54) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
2. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · IND 25 · Score 9-0
   (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 34-L.Jordan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
   9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 40:36 · NYJ 46 · Score 10-6
   (10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 40:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 31:17 · IND 4 · Score 13-7
   (1:17) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · NYJ 32 · Score 13-10
   (:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 24:58 · IND 30 · Score 16-10
   (9:58) 9-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 22:42 · NYJ 28 · Score 16-16
   (7:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:36.)
10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 22:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 16-17
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 19:50 · IND 28 · Score 19-17
    (4:50) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
12. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · IND 7 · Score 22-17
    (14:13) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · NYJ 39 · Score 22-23
    (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.
14. Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 9:59 · NYJ 2 · Score 22-25
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-K.McDougal rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
15. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:53 · NYJ 26 · Score 22-28
    (2:53) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
16. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · IND 6 · Score 28-28
    (1:02) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · IND 2 · Score 29-28
    9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.