Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–10 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 3–24 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:17) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-T.McCoy, Roughing t…
- Game date
- 1999-10-24
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–10 on 1999-10-24. Paul Manning posted a game-high +10.63 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 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.63 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 2
J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 3

Delontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 4

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 5
T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 6
N. Luchey · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 7

Arian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8
J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 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 (+10.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+5.19 EPA): (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.03 EPA): Another player — (9:17) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-T.McCoy, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.63 total EPA
Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.35 EPA/play · -10.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.209 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.287 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.738 | -0.229 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.209 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 65.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -17.99 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +2.34 total EPA, 5 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
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 56 (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 11:32) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 9:33) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 4:41) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) D.Pelfrey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Leeuwenburg, Holder-G.Myers..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:17) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-T.McCoy, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:13) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Leeuwenburg, Holder-G.Myers..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:33) — PENALTY on CIN-T.Mack, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at IND 30 - No Play.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:33) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 70 yards from IND 30 to CIN 0. T.Mack to CIN 23 for 23 yards (M.Peterson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison pushed ob at CIN 18 for 39 yards (G.Myers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-T.McCoy, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison pushed ob at CIN 18 for 39 yards (G.Myers).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass intended for E.Green INTERCEPTED by M.Bell at CIN 7. M.Bell to CIN 12 for 5 yards (S.McKinney).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · CIN 56 · Score 0-6
(13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:32 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:58 · CIN 1 · Score 0-13
(13:58) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:03 · CIN 2 · Score 0-20
(5:03) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:41 · CIN 2 · Score 0-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · CIN 5 · Score 0-24
(1:56) M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · IND 14 · Score 3-24
(:18) D.Pelfrey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Leeuwenburg, Holder-G.Myers.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 10 · Score 3-30
(15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:17 · CIN 2 · Score 3-31
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · IND 10 · Score 9-31
(9:17) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-T.McCoy, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · IND 2 · Score 10-31
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Leeuwenburg, Holder-G.Myers.
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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts on 1999-10-24?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-10 in Week 7, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Indianapolis Colts 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:58) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:17) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 45.9% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.63 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 41.4% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -10.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+5.19 EPA): (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W