Bills 14–31 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 1999

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (5:48) P.Manning pass to E.Green to BUF 1 for 50 yards (T.Smith)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–14 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 6–14 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: D. Flutie
Biggest EPA play: (3:35) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by T.Blevins at IND 26…
Game date: 1999-09-12

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 31–14 on 1999-09-12. Paul Manning posted a game-high +14.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	0	6	8	0	0	14
Indianapolis Colts	7	7	7	10	0	31

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3IND 18

+3IND 11

BUF 24

IND 6

+2IND 2

+3BUF 18

IND 31

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
0-6
(5:48) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:35XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 18
Score
3-7
(15:00) S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
3-13
(6:53) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
3-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:21FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 11
Score
6-14
(:21) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:49TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 24
Score
6-20
(8:49) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:23XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
6-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:23TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
12-21
(7:23) D.Flutie pass to A.Reed for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:21Safety
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Linton rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 18
Score
14-24
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 31
Score
14-30
(3:35) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by T.Blevins at IND 26. T.Blevins for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 03:20.)
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:20XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
14-31
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +14.43 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.18 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
4E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
5P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
8J. Linton · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+14.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (5:48) P.Manning pass to E.Green to BUF 1 for 50 yards (T.Smith).

Biggest single play (-9.86 EPA): Another player — (3:35) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by T.Blevins at IND 26. T.Blevins for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 03:20.)

Quarterback report card

D. Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 52 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -12.47 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +14.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.151	+0.027
Offensive success rate	39.6%	37.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.210	+0.424
Rush EPA/play	-0.209	-0.286
Defensive EPA/play	-0.027	+0.151
Defensive success rate	62.1%	60.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -13.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +2.37 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 5:48)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 6:53)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 8:49)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q3 7:23)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 3:35)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 0:21)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:35) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:15) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 8–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 24 (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 7:23) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q3 7:23) — (7:23) D.Flutie pass to A.Reed for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q3 2:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Linton rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q4 3:35); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:20) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q1 15:00) — M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to BUF 10. K.Williams to BUF 32 for 22 yards (K.Elias). [WPA +43.9% · EPA +0.71]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at IND 7. J.Burris to IND 35 for 28 yards (K.Williams). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.88]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) P.Manning pass to E.Green to BUF 1 for 50 yards (T.Smith). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.59]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by T.Blevins at IND 26. T.Blevins for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 03:20.) [WPA -8.7% · EPA -9.86]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (P.Hansen), Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh, RECOVERED by BUF-T.Smith at IND 45. T.Smith to IND 44 for 1 yard (J.Johnson). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.97]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by T.Blevins at IND 26. T.Blevins for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 03:20.) [WPA -8.7% · EPA -9.86]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at IND 7. J.Burris to IND 35 for 28 yards (K.Williams). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.88]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) E.James left end to BUF 38 for 2 yards (P.Hansen). FUMBLES (P.Hansen), RECOVERED by BUF-T.Smith at BUF 37. T.Smith to BUF 37 for no gain (S.McKinney). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.35]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (P.Hansen), Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh, RECOVERED by BUF-T.Smith at IND 45. T.Smith to IND 44 for 1 yard (J.Johnson). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 5:48 · BUF 1 · Score 0-6
(5:48) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · IND 18 · Score 3-7
(15:00) S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · BUF 5 · Score 3-13
(6:53) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 3:15 · BUF 2 · Score 3-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · IND 11 · Score 6-14
(:21) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:49 · BUF 24 · Score 6-20
(8:49) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:23 · BUF 2 · Score 6-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 7:23 · IND 6 · Score 12-21
(7:23) D.Flutie pass to A.Reed for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 2:21 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Linton rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 18 · Score 14-24
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:35 · IND 31 · Score 14-30
(3:35) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by T.Blevins at IND 26. T.Blevins for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 03:20.)
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:20 · BUF 2 · Score 14-31
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts on 1999-09-12?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 31-14 in Week 1, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 8, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 14, Indianapolis Colts 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:53) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:49) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:23) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:35) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 42.3% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -12.47 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 61.8% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +14.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (5:48) P.Manning pass to E.Green to BUF 1 for 50 yards (T.Smith)..

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