Commanders 21–24 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 59.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.57 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 42.1% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.64 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 24–21 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 13–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Connell
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 1999-12-19

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 24–21 on 1999-12-19, overcoming Washington Commanders's 13–10 halftime lead. A. Connell posted a game-high +6.82 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	10	8	0	0	21
Indianapolis Colts	7	3	14	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 37

IND 48

+3WAS 26

+3IND 14

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:03TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 37
Score
0-6
(10:03) P.Manning pass to E.James for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:48FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 5
Score
3-7
(6:48) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:25TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 48
Score
9-7
(12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:20XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:20FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 26
Score
10-10
(11:20) M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 14
Score
13-10
(1:58) B.Conway 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
13-16
(15:00) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-17
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:42TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-23
(9:42) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:57XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-24
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:29TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
19-24
(1:29) B.Mitchell up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:24Safety
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.57 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
4Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.64 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
7E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8B. Mitchell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 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

A. Connell — WAS · Receiving

A. Connell posted the highest total EPA (+6.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.

A. Connell's top snap (+4.84 EPA): (12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 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) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.57 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.032	+0.042
Offensive success rate	43.3%	40.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.110	+0.168
Rush EPA/play	+0.051	-0.054
Defensive EPA/play	-0.042	-0.032
Defensive success rate	59.3%	56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.03, Indianapolis Colts +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.03 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +3.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +2.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 10:03)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 12:25)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 9:42)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 1:29)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 6:48)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 11:20)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 1:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 37 (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) P.Manning pass to E.James for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 6:48) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the IND 48 (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:20) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) B.Conway 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–8. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:56) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 5:57) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) B.Mitchell up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 1:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — B.Conway kicks 62 yards from WAS 30 to IND 8. T.Wilkins to IND 27 for 19 yards (L.Centers). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.50]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:24) — B.Conway kicks onside 16 yards from WAS 30 to WAS 46. RECOVERED by WAS-J.Thrash. [WPA -28.7% · EPA -2.29]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:16) — (:16) P.Manning pass intended for M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by S.Barber (S.Shade) at WAS 0. Touchback. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.04]
Washington Commanders (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) B.Johnson pass incomplete to M.Westbrook. PENALTY on IND-T.Blevins, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at WAS 46 - No Play. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.06]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to 50 for 28 yards (T.Denton). PENALTY on WAS-K.Lang, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at 50. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +0.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.84]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) P.Manning pass to E.James for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +4.49]
Washington Commanders (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) B.Conway 49 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Belser), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson, RECOVERED by IND-J.Burris at IND 22. J.Burris to IND 49 for 27 yards (M.Sellers). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -3.79]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to WAS 3 for 6 yards (M.Stevens). FUMBLES (M.Stevens), RECOVERED by WAS-D.Green at WAS 2. D.Green to WAS 6 for 4 yards (W.Jackson). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -3.65]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 10:03 · WAS 37 · Score 0-6
(10:03) P.Manning pass to E.James for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:48 · IND 5 · Score 3-7
(6:48) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:25 · IND 48 · Score 9-7
(12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 11:20 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:20 · WAS 26 · Score 10-10
(11:20) M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:58 · IND 14 · Score 13-10
(1:58) B.Conway 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 1 · Score 13-16
(15:00) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · WAS 2 · Score 13-17
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:42 · WAS 2 · Score 13-23
(9:42) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:57 · WAS 2 · Score 13-24
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:29 · IND 6 · Score 19-24
(1:29) B.Mitchell up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 1:24 · IND 2 · Score 21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
A. Connell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts on 1999-12-19?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 24-21 in Week 15, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 8, Indianapolis Colts 14; Final: Washington Commanders 21, Indianapolis Colts 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:29) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:48, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 59.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.57 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 42.1% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.64 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Connell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.84 EPA): (12:25) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W

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