Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 34–31 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 9–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Marino
- Top passer
- D. Marino
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVER…
- Game date
- 1999-10-10
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–31 on 1999-10-10, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 10–9 halftime lead. D. Marino posted a game-high +25.73 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 39 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 34 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
(1:56) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(13:31) O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(5:25) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
(:27) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(13:24) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
(14:52) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
(12:52) C.Collins right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(9:45) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
(8:14) O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined.
(:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 0-3
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:56FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 3-3
(1:56) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 6-3
(13:31) O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 33
- Score
- 6-9
(5:25) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-10
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:27FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 9-10
(:27) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 9-16
(13:24) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 9-17
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 28
- Score
- 15-17
(14:52) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 15-23
O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 15-24
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 21-24
(12:52) C.Collins right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 22-24
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 32
- Score
- 22-30
(9:45) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 22-31
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:14FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 25-31
(8:14) O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- MIA 88
- Score
- 27-31
(2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 33-31
(:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 34-31
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +25.73 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.31 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3
Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +13.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play - 4
Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.69 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 5M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 6
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 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. Marino — MIA · Passing
D. Marino posted the highest total EPA (+25.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
D. Marino's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (8:34) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 4 for 62 yards (T.Poole, M.Muhammad).
Biggest single play (-7.39 EPA): Another player — (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).
Quarterback report card
D. Marino led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.64 EPA/play · +25.73 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.60 EPA/play · +16.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.643 | +0.604 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.508 | -0.380 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.184 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.18, Indianapolis Colts +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.14 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +10.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +16.76 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q2 13:31) — (13:31) O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 33 (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 4:39) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:34) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 25–14. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q4 13:08) — O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:52) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) C.Collins right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:45) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 32 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:14) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 88 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:27) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 64 yards from MIA 30 to IND 6. K.Elias to IND 23 for 17 yards (S.Wooden).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 2 for 48 yards (T.Blevins).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 4 for 62 yards (T.Poole, M.Muhammad).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:08) — O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 2 for 48 yards (T.Blevins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · MIA 24 · Score 0-3
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:56 · IND 19 · Score 3-3
(1:56) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 13:31 · IND 9 · Score 6-3
(13:31) O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:25 · MIA 33 · Score 6-9
(5:25) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:39 · MIA 2 · Score 6-10
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · IND 3 · Score 9-10
(:27) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:24 · MIA 9 · Score 9-16
(13:24) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:34 · MIA 2 · Score 9-17
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:52 · IND 28 · Score 15-17
(14:52) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · MIA 30 · Score 15-23
O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · MIA 2 · Score 15-24
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · IND 25 · Score 21-24
(12:52) C.Collins right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · IND 2 · Score 22-24
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:45 · MIA 32 · Score 22-30
(9:45) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:14 · MIA 2 · Score 22-31
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:14 · IND 25 · Score 25-31
(8:14) O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 2:00 · MIA 88 · Score 27-31
(2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · IND 2 · Score 33-31
(:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · IND 2 · Score 34-31
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 1999-10-10?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-31 in Week 5, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 25, Indianapolis Colts 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 34, Indianapolis Colts 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:31) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 1:56, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:31, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 62.5% completion, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +25.73 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.0% completion, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +16.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (8:34) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 4 for 62 yards (T.Poole, M.Muhammad)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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