Game story
In Week 18 of the 2010 NFL season on 2011-01-08, the New York Jets took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +0.37 total EPA, and -2.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Garcon (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+35.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (:03) 2-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.98 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3 L. Tomlinson · New York Jets · Rushing · +5.01 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 B. Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 J. Tamme · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +0.37 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Garcon — IND · Receiving
P. Garcon posted the highest total EPA (+9.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.91 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (5:35) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass)
- New York Jets — L. Tomlinson
- New York Jets — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- New York Jets — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 57 (Q2 35:35) — (5:35) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 35:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 24:53) — (9:53) (Run formation) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 24:48) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q3 19:59) — (4:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) (Run formation) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:59) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 85-P.Garcon to NYJ 18 for 21 yards (31-A.Cromartie).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 35:35) — (5:35) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to IND 14 for 18 yards (27-J.Lacey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 35:35) — (5:35) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Tryon [96-K.Dawson] at IND 0. 20-J.Tryon to IND 23 for 23 yards (60-D.Ferguson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right end to IND 27 for -2 yards (22-B.Pool).
- New York Jets (Q3 27:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 81-D.Keller to IND 23 for 20 yards (35-K.Hamlin, 58-G.Brackett).
Quarterback report card
M.Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.37 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +8.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.8% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.333 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.181 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.071 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 55.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.07, Indianapolis Colts +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +4.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +6.20 total EPA, 3 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.
- P. Garcon (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Manning (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 35:35 · NYJ 57 · Score 0-6
(5:35) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 35:25 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 24:53 · IND 1 · Score 6-7
(9:53) (Run formation) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 24:48 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 19:59 · NYJ 29 · Score 7-10
(4:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 10:03 · IND 1 · Score 13-10
(10:03) (Run formation) 75-R.Turner reported in as eligible. 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:59 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 4:41 · NYJ 14 · Score 14-13
(4:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:57 · NYJ 32 · Score 14-16
(:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · IND 14 · Score 17-16
(:03) 2-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
The New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 17-16 in Week 18, 2010 on 2011-01-08.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was New York Jets 17, Indianapolis Colts 16 (NYJ 17-16 IND) in Week 18, 2010 on 2011-01-08.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q2: New York Jets 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: New York Jets 10, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: New York Jets 17, Indianapolis Colts 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Garcon (P. Manning pass) (Q2 35:35) New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 24:53) New York Jets touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 10:03) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 19:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 4:41, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:57, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 54.5% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.37 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +8.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
P. Garcon (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +9.70 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.91 EPA): (5:35) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 85-P.Garcon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +35.5%.
Was New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
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