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NFL · Week 7 · October 24, 1999 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1999 Week 7 Recap

Colts defeat Bengals 31–10 in Week 7

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 10–31 Week 7 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 10 1–6
Final 10–31
Indianapolis Colts 31 4–2 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
10–31
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 3–24 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
October 24, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • J.Blake 5/7 · 52 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Delontae Scott
    Delontae Scott 5 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Luchey 2 REC · 21 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 17/37 · 278 YDS · 3 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 8 REC · 156 YDS · 2 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Wilkins 3 REC · 54 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals0370010
Indianapolis Colts71770031

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 13:05TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 56
    Score
    0-6

    (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 11:32XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 13:58TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-13

    (13:58) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 9:33XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-14

    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 5:03TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-20

    (5:03) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 4:41XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-21

    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:56FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    0-24

    (1:56) M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:18FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    3-24

    (:18) D.Pelfrey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Leeuwenburg, Holder-G.Myers.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    3-30

    (15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 9:17XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    3-31

    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 9:17TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 5:13XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-31

    D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Leeuwenburg, Holder-G.Myers.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.63 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  3. 3Delontae ScottDelontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  4. 4Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6N. Luchey · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  7. 7Arian SmithArian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  8. 8J. 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 SmithArian 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.

StatCincinnati BengalsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.209+0.025
Offensive success rate34.9%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 rate64.1%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 (Q1 13:05)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 13:58)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 5:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q4 9:17)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 1:56)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 0:18)
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. [WPA +78.7% · EPA -1.09]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:33) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. [WPA -78.2% · EPA +0.03]
  • 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). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.07]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +5.19]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison pushed ob at CIN 18 for 39 yards (G.Myers). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.71]
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. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.03]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +5.19]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison pushed ob at CIN 18 for 39 yards (G.Myers). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.71]
  • 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). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.49]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · CIN 56 · Score 0-6
    (13:05) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:32 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:58 · CIN 1 · Score 0-13
    (13:58) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:03 · CIN 2 · Score 0-20
    (5:03) E.James up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:41 · CIN 2 · Score 0-21
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:17 · CIN 2 · Score 3-31
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
  11. 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.
  12. 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