Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–24 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 0–20 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jordan Miller
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:51) P.Manning pass intended for T.Wilkins INTERCEPTED by W.Harris at IND 35. W.Harris …
- Game date
- 2000-11-05
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–24 on 2000-11-05. Jordan Miller posted a game-high +9.40 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 24 | |
| 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jordan Miller · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.40 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2

Micah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 3
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 4
J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 5
E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 6
E. Green · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 7
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.02 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 8
L. Aguiar · Chicago Bears · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 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
Jordan Miller — CHI · Passing
Jordan Miller posted the highest total EPA (+9.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Jordan Miller's top snap (+4.43 EPA): (4:17) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.98 EPA): Another player — (13:51) P.Manning pass intended for T.Wilkins INTERCEPTED by W.Harris at IND 35. W.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.02 total EPA
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.079 | +0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.328 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.063 | -0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.08, Chicago Bears +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +7.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Field goals
Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) C.Enis left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 5:21) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 23 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) P.Edinger 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the IND 34 (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:12) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 68 (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) P.Manning pass intended for T.Wilkins INTERCEPTED by W.Harris at IND 35. W.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 13:42) — P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) E.James left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q3 6:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 16–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to E.James for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CHI 19 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:36) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 77 yards from IND 30 to CHI -7. G.Milburn to CHI 20 for 27 yards (R.Thomas).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 1:36) — (Onside Kick formation) D.Kight kicks onside 12 yards from IND 30 to IND 42. RECOVERED by IND-R.Thomas.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) P.Manning sacked at IND 30 for -8 yards (R.Colvin). FUMBLES (R.Colvin), RECOVERED by CHI-P.Daniels at IND 30. P.Daniels to IND 30 for no gain (A.Meadows). Play Challenged by Replay Of
- Chicago Bears (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) (Field Goal formation) L.Aguiar pass to M.Wells to IND 14 for 13 yards (D.Hollier).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete to M.Harrison (M.Brown). PENALTY on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 48 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) P.Manning pass intended for T.Wilkins INTERCEPTED by W.Harris at IND 35. W.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to E.James for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 5:28 · IND 11 · Score 0-6
(5:28) C.Enis left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 5:21 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 0:07 · IND 23 · Score 0-10
(:07) P.Edinger 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 4:17 · IND 34 · Score 0-16
(4:17) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 4:12 · IND 2 · Score 0-17
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · IND 20 · Score 0-20
(:03) P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 13:51 · CHI 68 · Score 0-26
(13:51) P.Manning pass intended for T.Wilkins INTERCEPTED by W.Harris at IND 35. W.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 13:42 · IND 2 · Score 0-27
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-L.Aguiar.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:20 · CHI 1 · Score 6-27
(6:20) E.James left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 6:00 · CHI 2 · Score 8-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 10:38 · CHI 2 · Score 11-27
(10:38) M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:44 · CHI 21 · Score 17-27
(6:44) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to E.James for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:42 · CHI 19 · Score 23-27
(1:42) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:36 · CHI 2 · Score 24-27
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears on 2000-11-05?
The Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in Week 10, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Chicago Bears 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 8, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 16, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:28) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:17) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:44) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:42) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:07, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 56.5% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.02 total passing EPA. Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears), 66.7% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears?
Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.43 EPA): (4:17) J.Miller pass to M.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W