Colts 29–28 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.37 total passing EPA. T. Detmer (Cleveland Browns), 57.7% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.52 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.11 EPA): (4:10) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to CLE 1 for 30 yards (M.Pope)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 29–28 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 13–14 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (4:10) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to CLE 1 for 30 yards (M.Pope).
Game date: 1999-12-26

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 29–28 on 1999-12-26, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 14–13 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +11.37 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	13	6	10	0	29
Cleveland Browns	7	7	14	0	0	28

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 28

+3CLE 23

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:19TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
0-6
(4:19) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:10XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
0-7
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
6-7
(15:00) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:06XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:56TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 28
Score
7-13
(13:56) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-14
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 23
Score
10-14
(2:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:03FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
13-14
(:03) M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 14:54TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 8
Score
13-20
(14:54) T.Detmer up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:47XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
13-21
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:37TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
19-21
(10:37) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 4:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
19-27
(4:24) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:11XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
19-28
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
25-28
(15:00) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:54XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
26-28
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:07FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
29-28
(:07) M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal 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 · +11.37 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.12 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3T. Detmer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.52 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
4K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
5Irv Smith Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
6T. Kirby · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
7T. Detmer · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
8Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 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 (+11.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+5.11 EPA): (4:10) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to CLE 1 for 30 yards (M.Pope).

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) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +11.37 total EPA
T. Detmer (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.169	+0.193
Offensive success rate	50.0%	52.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.291	+0.304
Rush EPA/play	-0.027	+0.198
Defensive EPA/play	-0.193	-0.169
Defensive success rate	47.2%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.17, Cleveland Browns +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +13.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +17.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 4:19)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 13:56)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 14:54)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 10:37)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 4:24)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 2:00)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 0:03)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 0:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 4:10) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 14:06) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q2 13:56) — (13:56) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 9:56) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) T.Detmer up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:47) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 0:11) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:54) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — P.Dawson kicks 67 yards from CLE 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins to IND 13 for 10 yards (E.Little). [WPA +41.6% · EPA -0.39]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:04) — D.Kight kicks 43 yards from IND 30 to CLE 27. T.Saleh to CLE 21 for -6 yards. Lateral to E.Little to CLE 15 for -6 yards. [WPA -23.1% · EPA +0.02]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to CLE 1 for 30 yards (M.Pope). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.11]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) P.Manning pass to E.James to CLE 20 for 10 yards (M.Forbes, R.Jackson). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +0.82]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) T.Detmer pass to Z.Davis to IND 29 for 13 yards (L.Chester). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to CLE 1 for 30 yards (M.Pope). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.11]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:56) — (13:56) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.28]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) T.Detmer up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.68]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) T.Detmer pass to Z.Davis to IND 29 for 13 yards (L.Chester). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:19 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(4:19) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:10 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 1 · Score 6-7
(15:00) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:06 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 13:56 · IND 28 · Score 7-13
(13:56) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:56 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 23 · Score 10-14
(2:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 1 · Score 13-14
(:03) M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 14:54 · IND 8 · Score 13-20
(14:54) T.Detmer up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 10:47 · IND 2 · Score 13-21
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:37 · CLE 1 · Score 19-21
(10:37) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 4:24 · IND 1 · Score 19-27
(4:24) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:11 · IND 2 · Score 19-28
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 2 · Score 25-28
(15:00) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:54 · CLE 2 · Score 26-28
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · CLE 3 · Score 29-28
(:07) M.Vanderjagt 21 yard field goal 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns on 1999-12-26?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 29-28 in Week 16, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 13, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 6, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 29, Cleveland Browns 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:56) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:24) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.37 total passing EPA. T. Detmer (Cleveland Browns), 57.7% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.11 EPA): (4:10) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to CLE 1 for 30 yards (M.Pope)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Indianapolis Colts won 29-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L

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