New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-04, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 45–30 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Johnson (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +16.88 total EPA, and -3.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Johnson (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-9.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (11:11) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle to NYJ 46 for 3 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at NYJ 46.

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 J. Johnson · New York Jets · Passing · +16.88 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +15.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
4. 4 E. Moore · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
5. 5 M. White · New York Jets · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.55 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 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

• Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines (Q1 52:04)
• New York Jets — E. Moore (M. White pass) (Q1 48:37)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor (Q2 43:31)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 35:03)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 30:15)
• Indianapolis Colts — D. Pinter (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 21:59)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor (Q3 21:12)
• New York Jets — E. Moore (J. Johnson pass) (Q3 18:07)
• New York Jets — R. Griffin (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 11:12)
• New York Jets — T. Johnson (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 3:44)

Field goals

• New York Jets — M. Ammendola (Q2 31:51)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Badgley (Q4 8:06)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 34 (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) 21-N.Hines right tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 51:55) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q1 48:37) — (3:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep left to 8-E.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 48:32) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 21 (Q2 43:31) — (13:31) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 43:24) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 35:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 34:59) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) 6-M.Ammendola 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q2 30:15); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 30:12) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q3 21:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 63-D.Pinter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 21:54) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 78 (Q3 21:12) — (6:12) 28-J.Taylor right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 21:02) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q3 18:07) — (3:07) 9-J.Johnson pass short right to 8-E.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short middle to 86-R.Griffin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 11:08) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 21 (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 6-M.Badgley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short middle to 25-T.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 3:35) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q2 41:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle to NYJ 46 for 3 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at NYJ 46. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.11]
• New York Jets (Q1 49:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep right to 8-E.Moore to IND 19 for 26 yards (26-R.Ya-Sin) [90-G.Stewart]. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.61]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 45:17) — (:17) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 28-J.Taylor up the middle to NYJ 37 for 12 yards (21-A.Davis). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.15]
• New York Jets (Q1 48:37) — (3:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep left to 8-E.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.26]
• New York Jets (Q2 42:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short left to 82-J.Crowder to NYJ 15 for -5 yards. Lateral to 32-Mi.Carter to NYJ 38 for 23 yards (30-G.Odum). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q3 21:12) — (6:12) 28-J.Taylor right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.88]
• New York Jets (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short left intended for 88-K.Cole INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke (95-T.Stallworth) at IND 7. 58-B.Okereke to IND 11 for 4 yards (88-K.Cole). [WPA -0.5% · EPA -5.28]
• New York Jets (Q2 41:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 25-T.Johnson up the middle to NYJ 46 for 3 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at NYJ 46. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.11]
• New York Jets (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short left to 16-J.Smith pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 14 yards (34-I.Rodgers). PENALTY on IND-34-I.Rodgers, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 22. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.79]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Johnson (New York Jets) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +16.88 total EPA
• C.Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +27.67 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 11 drives, +12.94 total EPA, 5 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.
• J. Johnson (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Wentz (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.

1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 52:04 · NYJ 34 · Score 0-6
   (7:04) 21-N.Hines right tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 51:55 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
   6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 48:37 · IND 19 · Score 6-7
   (3:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-M.White pass deep left to 8-E.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 48:32 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
   6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 43:31 · NYJ 21 · Score 7-13
   (13:31) 28-J.Taylor left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 43:24 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-14
   6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 35:03 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-20
   (5:03) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 34:59 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-21
   6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
9. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 31:51 · IND 15 · Score 10-21
   (1:51) 6-M.Ammendola 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
10. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 30:15 · NYJ 11 · Score 10-27
    (:15) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass incomplete short middle to 11-M.Pittman (20-M.Maye). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was RE
11. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 30:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-28
    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 21:59 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-34
    (6:59) (Shotgun) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 63-D.Pinter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 21:54 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-35
    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
14. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 21:12 · NYJ 78 · Score 10-41
    (6:12) 28-J.Taylor right end for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 21:02 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-42
    6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
16. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 18:07 · IND 19 · Score 16-42
    (3:07) 9-J.Johnson pass short right to 8-E.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · IND 13 · Score 22-42
    (11:12) (Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short middle to 86-R.Griffin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 11:08 · IND 15 · Score 23-42
    6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
19. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:06 · NYJ 21 · Score 23-45
    (8:06) 6-M.Badgley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
20. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · IND 22 · Score 29-45
    (3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Johnson pass short middle to 25-T.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · IND 15 · Score 30-45
    6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.