Cowboys 24–34 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 56.4% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.47 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 67.9% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.36 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (9:19) P.Manning pass to E.James to DAL 25 for 54 yards (K.Wheaton). DAL-K.Wheaton was injured during the play..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 34–24 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 17–6 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (8:35) T.Aikman sacked at DAL 12 for -7 yards (C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (C.Bratzke), RECOVERED …
Game date: 1999-10-31

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–24 on 1999-10-31, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 17–6 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +10.47 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	10	7	7	0	0	24
Indianapolis Colts	3	3	15	13	0	34

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3DAL 25

DAL 40

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 13:02TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
6-0
(13:02) E.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 12:58XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 9:39FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 7
Score
10-0
(9:39) R.Cunningham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:34FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 25
Score
10-3
(6:34) M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 4
Score
16-3
(15:00) C.Warren up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:26XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
17-3
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:18FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
17-6
(1:18) M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:41TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
17-12
(12:41) E.James up the middle to DAL 1 for 2 yards (D.Woodson). FUMBLES (D.Woodson), recovered by IND-T.Wilkins at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:35Safety
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to M.Harrison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on DAL, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:12TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
17-20
(8:12) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:01XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:30TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 4
Score
23-21
(4:30) E.Smith up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:26XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
24-21
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 40
Score
24-27
(15:00) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:55XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
24-28
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:22FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
24-31
(13:22) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:12FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
24-34
(7:12) M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal 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 · +10.47 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2E. Mills · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
3Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
6D. LaFleur · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
7Carter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
8T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 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 (+10.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.14 EPA): (9:19) P.Manning pass to E.James to DAL 25 for 54 yards (K.Wheaton). DAL-K.Wheaton was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (-6.51 EPA): Another player — (8:35) T.Aikman sacked at DAL 12 for -7 yards (C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (C.Bratzke), RECOVERED by IND-C.Bratzke at DAL 12. C.Bratzke to DAL 1 for 11 yards (F.Adams). FUMBLES (F.Adams), recovered by IND-M.B

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) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.47 total EPA
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -7.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.012	+0.075
Offensive success rate	47.4%	48.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.316	+0.268
Rush EPA/play	+0.110	+0.083
Defensive EPA/play	-0.075	+0.012
Defensive success rate	51.6%	52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -0.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +6.86 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 13:02)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 12:41)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 8:12)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 4:30)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 9:39)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 6:34)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 1:18)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 13:22)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 7:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) E.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 12:58) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) R.Cunningham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) C.Warren up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 10:26) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 15–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) E.James up the middle to DAL 1 for 2 yards (D.Woodson). FUMBLES (D.Woodson), recovered by IND-T.Wilkins at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:35); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:01) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q3 4:30) — (4:30) E.Smith up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 3:26) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 40 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 14:55) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 69 yards from DAL 30 to IND 1. T.Wilkins to IND 33 for 32 yards (C.Williams). [WPA +56.6% · EPA +0.80]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) T.Aikman sacked at DAL 12 for -7 yards (C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (C.Bratzke), RECOVERED by IND-C.Bratzke at DAL 12. C.Bratzke to DAL 1 for 11 yards (F.Adams). FUMBLES (F.Adams), recovered by IND-M.B [WPA -23.4% · EPA -6.51]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +3.68]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) H.Smith punts 45 yards to DAL 22, Center-B.Banta. D.Sanders to IND 2 for 76 yards (H.Smith). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.32]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins to IND 36 for 12 yards (I.Reese). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) T.Aikman sacked at DAL 12 for -7 yards (C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (C.Bratzke), RECOVERED by IND-C.Bratzke at DAL 12. C.Bratzke to DAL 1 for 11 yards (F.Adams). FUMBLES (F.Adams), recovered by IND-M.B [WPA -23.4% · EPA -6.51]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) H.Smith punts 45 yards to DAL 22, Center-B.Banta. D.Sanders to IND 2 for 76 yards (H.Smith). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.32]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) P.Manning pass to E.James to DAL 25 for 54 yards (K.Wheaton). DAL-K.Wheaton was injured during the play. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +4.14]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) H.Smith punt is BLOCKED by L.Hall, Center-B.Banta, RECOVERED by DAL-D.Hambrick at IND 30. D.Hambrick to IND 24 for 6 yards (M.Barber). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.02]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 13:02 · IND 2 · Score 6-0
(13:02) E.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 12:58 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 9:39 · IND 7 · Score 10-0
(9:39) R.Cunningham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 6:34 · DAL 25 · Score 10-3
(6:34) M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 4 · Score 16-3
(15:00) C.Warren up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:26 · IND 2 · Score 17-3
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:18 · DAL 13 · Score 17-6
(1:18) M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 12:41 · DAL 3 · Score 17-12
(12:41) E.James up the middle to DAL 1 for 2 yards (D.Woodson). FUMBLES (D.Woodson), recovered by IND-T.Wilkins at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 8:35 · DAL 2 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to M.Harrison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on DAL, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:12 · DAL 1 · Score 17-20
(8:12) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:01 · DAL 2 · Score 17-21
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:30 · IND 4 · Score 23-21
(4:30) E.Smith up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · IND 2 · Score 24-21
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 40 · Score 24-27
(15:00) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · DAL 2 · Score 24-28
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:22 · DAL 15 · Score 24-31
(13:22) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:12 · DAL 10 · Score 24-34
(7:12) 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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts on 1999-10-31?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-24 in Week 8, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 10, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Indianapolis Colts 15; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, Indianapolis Colts 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 12:41) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:30) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:39, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:34, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:18, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:22, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 56.4% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.47 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 67.9% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.36 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (9:19) P.Manning pass to E.James to DAL 25 for 54 yards (K.Wheaton). DAL-K.Wheaton was injured during the play..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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