Colts 28–31 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 31–28 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 28–7 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Bledsoe
Top passer: D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play: (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota).
Game date: 1999-09-19

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–28 on 1999-09-19, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 28–7 halftime lead. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +10.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	14	14	0	0	0	28
New England Patriots	0	7	7	17	0	31

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

NE 42

NE 10

IND 11

NE 8

IND 10

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 42
Score
6-0
(7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:51XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:39TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 10
Score
13-0
(4:39) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:37XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
14-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:51TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
20-0
(14:51) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:39XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
21-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
21-6
(8:57) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:44XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
21-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:51TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 8
Score
27-7
(:51) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
28-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. PENALTY on NE-T.Brown, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:12TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 8
Score
28-13
(8:12) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:35XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
28-14
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 3
Score
28-20
(14:00) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE67 Anderson eligible
NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
28-21
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:02TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 10
Score
28-27
(8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:03XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
28-28
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:30FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 8
Score
28-31
(1:30) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.13 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.14 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
6T. Allen · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 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

D. Bledsoe — NE · Passing

D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+10.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

D. Bledsoe's top snap (+3.17 EPA): (11:19) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown pushed ob at NE 45 for 23 yards (C.Cota).

Biggest single play (-7.72 EPA): Another player — (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota).

Quarterback report card

D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.13 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	+0.104	+0.012
Offensive success rate	44.2%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.254	+0.207
Rush EPA/play	-0.132	-0.456
Defensive EPA/play	-0.012	-0.104
Defensive success rate	57.7%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.10 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 15 drives, +1.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 7:48)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 4:39)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 14:51)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 8:57)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 0:51)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q3 8:12)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 14:00)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 8:02)

Field goals

New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 1:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 42 (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 5:51) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 0:37) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 12:39) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 7:44) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:48) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. PENALTY on NE-T.Brown, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 4:35) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE67 Anderson eligible; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:43) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:03) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota). [WPA -58.5% · EPA -7.72]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 69 yards from NE 30 to IND 1. T.Wilkins to IND 22 for 21 yards (K.Serwanga). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.03]
New England Patriots (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.64]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) E.James up the middle to IND 35 for 4 yards (T.Bruschi). FUMBLES (T.Bruschi), RECOVERED by NE-B.Mitchell at IND 37. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.19]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.34]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) T.Allen up the middle to IND 12 for 13 yards (J.Belser, C.Cota). [WPA -58.5% · EPA -7.72]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.34]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 14:48) — (14:48) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard to NE 42 for 1 yard (T.Law). FUMBLES (T.Law), RECOVERED by NE-T.Law at NE 42. T.Law to NE 42 for no gain (M.Pollard). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -3.68]
New England Patriots (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) K.Faulk left tackle to NE 39 for 7 yards (J.Belser). FUMBLES (J.Belser), RECOVERED by IND-C.Bennett at NE 39. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.59]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:48 · NE 42 · Score 6-0
(7:48) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 5:51 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:39 · NE 10 · Score 13-0
(4:39) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · NE 2 · Score 14-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 14:51 · NE 1 · Score 20-0
(14:51) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:39 · NE 2 · Score 21-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:57 · IND 11 · Score 21-6
(8:57) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:44 · IND 2 · Score 21-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · NE 8 · Score 27-7
(:51) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · NE 2 · Score 28-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. PENALTY on NE-T.Brown, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:12 · IND 8 · Score 28-13
(8:12) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:35 · IND 2 · Score 28-14
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:00 · IND 3 · Score 28-20
(14:00) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE67 Anderson eligible
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:43 · IND 2 · Score 28-21
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · IND 10 · Score 28-27
(8:02) D.Bledsoe pass to B.Coates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:03 · IND 2 · Score 28-28
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:30 · IND 8 · Score 28-31
(1:30) A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 1999-09-19?

The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-28 in Week 2, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 14, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 17; Final: Indianapolis Colts 28, New England Patriots 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:48) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:51) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:57) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:51) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:12) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:00) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:02) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 55.1% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.13 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.4% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.17 EPA): (11:19) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown pushed ob at NE 45 for 23 yards (C.Cota)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

New England Patriots

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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