Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 16–13 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 7–13 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Wilkins
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:43) R.Lucas pass short left intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at IND 0. J.…
- Game date
- 1999-10-17
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 16–13 on 1999-10-17, overcoming New York Jets's 13–7 halftime lead. T. Wilkins posted a game-high +5.78 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
| 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play - 2
K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 3
Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 EPA/play - 4
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.46 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 5

Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 6
F. Baxter · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 7
P. Shields · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 8
Q. Early · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 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
T. Wilkins — IND · Receiving
T. Wilkins posted the highest total EPA (+5.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.89 EPA per play.
T. Wilkins's top snap (+3.96 EPA): (9:06) P.Manning pass deep right to T.Wilkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.92 EPA): Another player — (6:43) R.Lucas pass short left intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at IND 0. J.Burris to NYJ 45 for 55 yards (K.Johnson).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.46 total EPA
R. Lucas (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.212 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.095 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.02 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -3.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Field goals
New York Jets — unlisted player
New York Jets — unlisted player
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) R.Lucas pass left to R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 9:15) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) P.Manning pass deep right to T.Wilkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 6:22) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 10 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 66 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 4. D.Stone to NYJ 28 for 24 yards (M.Pollard, R.Thomas).
- New York Jets (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) R.Lucas pass short left intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at IND 0. J.Burris to NYJ 45 for 55 yards (K.Johnson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:17) — (:17) M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- New York Jets (Q3 4:49) — (4:49) R.Lucas right end to IND 40 for -1 yards (M.Barber). FUMBLES (M.Barber), RECOVERED by IND-T.Blevins at IND 44. T.Blevins to IND 46 for 2 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) P.Manning pass deep right to T.Wilkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) R.Lucas pass short left intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at IND 0. J.Burris to NYJ 45 for 55 yards (K.Johnson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) P.Manning pass deep left intended for E.Green INTERCEPTED by V.Green at NYJ 45. V.Green to IND 31 for 24 yards (K.Dilger, S.McKinney).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) P.Manning pass deep right to T.Wilkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Punt formation) PENALTY on NYJ-J.Ferguson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 47 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 8:24 · IND 27 · Score 0-3
(8:24) J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 3:14 · IND 21 · Score 0-6
(3:14) J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 18 · Score 0-12
(15:00) R.Lucas pass left to R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 9:15 · IND 2 · Score 0-13
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:06 · NYJ 22 · Score 6-13
(9:06) P.Manning pass deep right to T.Wilkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:22 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-13
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 11:19 · NYJ 14 · Score 10-13
(11:19) M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-13
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:17 · NYJ 10 · Score 16-13
(:17) M.Vanderjagt 27 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.
- T. Wilkins (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets on 1999-10-17?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 16-13 in Week 6, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, New York Jets 6; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, New York Jets 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, New York Jets 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 16, New York Jets 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:06) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:24, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 3:14, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q3 11:19, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 58.3% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.46 total passing EPA. R. Lucas (New York Jets), 48.5% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?
T. Wilkins (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.96 EPA): (9:06) P.Manning pass deep right to T.Wilkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
New York Jets
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L