Colts 27–19 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.8% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +23.25 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 35.7% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.38 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (+4.13 EPA): (4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 27–19 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 10–16 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND…
Game date: 1999-09-26

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–19 on 1999-09-26, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 16–10 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +23.25 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	10	0	3	14	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	0	16	3	0	0	19

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3LAC 17

LAC 33

LAC 82

+3IND 32

+3LAC 25

LAC 12

LAC 26

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:52FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
3-0
(11:52) M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 33
Score
9-0
(4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:19XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
10-6
(15:00) N.Means left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:38XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:38TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 82
Score
10-13
(11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:29XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:37Safety
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 97
Score
10-16
(3:37) P.Manning Aborted. L.Moore FUMBLES at IND 3, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 32
Score
10-19
(15:00) J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:26FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 25
Score
13-19
(8:26) M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:28TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
19-19
(14:28) P.Manning right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:41XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
20-19
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:25TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 26
Score
26-19
(3:25) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
27-19
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 · +23.25 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.43 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
3T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
4Ryan Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.51 EPA/play
5J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8B. Still · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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 (+23.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.13 EPA): (4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.90 EPA): Another player — (11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND 0. 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) · 56 dropbacks · 51.8% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +23.25 total EPA
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.116	-0.008
Offensive success rate	45.4%	41.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.442	-0.094
Rush EPA/play	-0.292	-0.182
Defensive EPA/play	+0.008	-0.116
Defensive success rate	58.2%	54.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +11.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -0.74 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 4:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 11:38)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 14:28)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 3:25)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 11:52)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 8:26)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 33 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:19) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) N.Means left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:38) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 82 (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 10:29) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 97 (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) P.Manning Aborted. L.Moore FUMBLES at IND 3, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 32 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 25 (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) P.Manning right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 11:41) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:34) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 66 yards from SD 30 to IND 4. J.Pathon pushed ob at IND 35 for 31 yards (T.Shaw). [WPA +44.8% · EPA +0.81]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) P.Manning pass intended for M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by J.Spencer at SD 34. J.Spencer ran ob at SD 35 for 1 yard. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -2.62]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.90]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) D.Bennett punts 28 yards to IND 31, Center-D.Binn, out of bounds. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -0.71]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.90]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.13]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.03]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to SD 19 for 46 yards (T.Shaw). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 11:52 · LAC 17 · Score 3-0
(11:52) M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · LAC 33 · Score 9-0
(4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 1:19 · LAC 2 · Score 10-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 1 · Score 10-6
(15:00) N.Means left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:38 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:38 · LAC 82 · Score 10-13
(11:38) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by M.Dumas, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:29 · IND 2 · Score 10-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 3:37 · LAC 97 · Score 10-16
(3:37) P.Manning Aborted. L.Moore FUMBLES at IND 3, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · IND 32 · Score 10-19
(15:00) J.Carney 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 8:26 · LAC 25 · Score 13-19
(8:26) M.Vanderjagt 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 14:28 · LAC 12 · Score 19-19
(14:28) P.Manning right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 11:41 · LAC 2 · Score 20-19
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · LAC 26 · Score 26-19
(3:25) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:34 · LAC 2 · Score 27-19
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 Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers on 1999-09-26?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-19 in Week 3, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 16; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Los Angeles Chargers 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:25) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:52, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.8% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +23.25 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 35.7% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (+4.13 EPA): (4:08) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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