Colts 27–14 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2000

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.36 EPA): (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 27–14 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: E. Grbac
Biggest EPA play: (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris f…
Game date: 2000-09-03

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27–14 on 2000-09-03. Paul Manning posted a game-high +8.46 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	7	7	13	0	0	27
Kansas City Chiefs	7	7	0	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 11

+1IND 2

KC 27

IND 21

+1IND 2

IND 79

+3KC 22

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:18TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
6-0
(14:18) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:29TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
7-6
(5:29) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:23XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 27
Score
13-7
(8:32) P.Manning pass to E.James for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:23XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 21
Score
14-13
(4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:25XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:46FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 5
Score
17-14
(13:46) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:47TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 79
Score
23-14
(12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:38XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
24-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:05FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 22
Score
27-14
(4:05) M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.46 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
3E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
4J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
5S. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
8T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.14 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 (+8.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-4.36 EPA): (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger).

Biggest single play (-6.61 EPA): Another player — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.58 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.069	-0.119
Offensive success rate	41.3%	31.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.256	-0.014
Rush EPA/play	-0.163	-0.333
Defensive EPA/play	+0.119	-0.069
Defensive success rate	68.3%	58.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +6.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -9.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 14:18)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 5:29)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 8:32)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 4:31)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 12:47)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 13:46)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 4:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 14:15) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 5:23) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 27 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) P.Manning pass to E.James for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 8:23) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 21 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 4:25) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 79 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 12:38) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 70 yards from IND 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -6.61]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) E.James to KC 3 for no gain (M.Patton). FUMBLES (M.Patton), touched at KC 10, RECOVERED by KC-J.Hasty at KC 10. [WPA -18.3% · EPA -5.77]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +3.75]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -6.61]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) E.James to KC 3 for no gain (M.Patton). FUMBLES (M.Patton), touched at KC 10, RECOVERED by KC-J.Hasty at KC 10. [WPA -18.3% · EPA -5.77]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.36]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +3.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
(14:18) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 5:29 · IND 11 · Score 7-6
(5:29) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 5:23 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:32 · KC 27 · Score 13-7
(8:32) P.Manning pass to E.James for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:23 · KC 2 · Score 14-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 4:31 · IND 21 · Score 14-13
(4:31) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 4:25 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:46 · KC 5 · Score 17-14
(13:46) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · IND 79 · Score 23-14
(12:47) E.Grbac pass intended for D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by J.Burris at KC 27. J.Burris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:38 · KC 2 · Score 24-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · KC 22 · Score 27-14
(4:05) M.Vanderjagt 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

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 Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2000-09-03?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-14 in Week 1, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 13, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Kansas City Chiefs 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:29) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:47) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 40.0% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.58 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.36 EPA): (8:27) P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 31. D.Edwards to KC 34 for 3 yards (K.Dilger)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Now 1-0 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Now 0-1 L

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