Bills 20–44 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 35.3% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -15.83 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 41.9% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.04 total passing EPA.

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Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 44–20 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 6–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Wilkins
Top passer: Roschon Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (4:08) (Shotgun) R.Johnson sacked at BUF 48 for -7 yards (J.Burris). FUMBLES (J.Burris), t…
Game date: 2000-12-11

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 44–20 on 2000-12-11. T. Wilkins posted a game-high +4.00 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	3	6	8	0	20
Indianapolis Colts	3	6	14	21	0	44

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3IND 12

+3BUF 20

+3IND 28

+3BUF 21

IND 45

IND 1

IND 72

IND 29

+2IND 2

BUF 13

INDIndianapolis Colts

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Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:59FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 12
Score
3-0
(6:59) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:32FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 20
Score
3-3
(2:32) M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:20FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
3-6
(12:20) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:36FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 28
Score
6-6
(6:36) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:05FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 21
Score
6-9
(:05) M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:59TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
6-15
(10:59) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:52XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
6-16
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 45
Score
6-22
(4:08) (Shotgun) R.Johnson sacked at BUF 48 for -7 yards (J.Burris). FUMBLES (J.Burris), touched at 50, RECOVERED by IND-B.Holsey at BUF 48. B.Holsey for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:58.)
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:58XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
6-23
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:40TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
12-23
(:40) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:16TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
12-29
(10:16) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
12-30
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:01TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 72
Score
12-36
(10:01) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by M.Muhammad at BUF 40. M.Muhammad for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:51XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
12-37
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 29
Score
18-37
(6:24) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:24Safety
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
20-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Bryson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:18TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 13
Score
20-43
(4:18) E.James left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:11XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
20-44
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
2D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +3.82 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3S. Bryson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
4P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
5E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
7J. McDaniel · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8Roschon Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 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

T. Wilkins — IND · Receiving

T. Wilkins posted the highest total EPA (+4.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.00 EPA per play.

T. Wilkins's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (12:15) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at BUF 1 for 28 yards (C.Watson).

Biggest single play (-8.47 EPA): Another player — (4:08) (Shotgun) R.Johnson sacked at BUF 48 for -7 yards (J.Burris). FUMBLES (J.Burris), touched at 50, RECOVERED by IND-B.Holsey at BUF 48. B.Holsey for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF an

Quarterback report card

Roschon Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -15.83 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.170	+0.073
Offensive success rate	40.7%	47.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.218	+0.001
Rush EPA/play	-0.140	+0.014
Defensive EPA/play	-0.073	+0.170
Defensive success rate	52.2%	59.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -15.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, +6.76 total EPA, 8 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 10:59)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q3 4:08)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q3 0:40)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 10:16)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 10:01)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 6:24)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 4:18)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q1 6:59)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 2:32)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 12:20)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 6:36)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 0:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:52) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 45 (Q3 4:08); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 3:58) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–8. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:15) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 72 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by M.Muhammad at BUF 40. M.Muhammad for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:51) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the IND 29 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 6:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Bryson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) E.James left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:11) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — S.Christie kicks 54 yards from BUF 30 to IND 16. J.Pathon to IND 31 for 15 yards (R.Hill). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.67]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) R.Johnson sacked at BUF 48 for -7 yards (J.Burris). FUMBLES (J.Burris), touched at 50, RECOVERED by IND-B.Holsey at BUF 48. B.Holsey for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF an [WPA -11.9% · EPA -8.47]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon pushed ob at BUF 36 for 14 yards (D.Porter). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.21]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass incomplete to P.Price. PENALTY on IND-D.Macklin, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at IND 45 - No Play. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +2.49]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to P.Price ran ob at BUF 40 for 21 yards (T.Blevins). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.68]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) R.Johnson sacked at BUF 48 for -7 yards (J.Burris). FUMBLES (J.Burris), touched at 50, RECOVERED by IND-B.Holsey at BUF 48. B.Holsey for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF an [WPA -11.9% · EPA -8.47]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by M.Muhammad at BUF 40. M.Muhammad for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.1% · EPA -7.32]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.52]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds to IND 27 for 13 yards (T.Blevins). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:59 · IND 12 · Score 3-0
(6:59) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 2:32 · BUF 20 · Score 3-3
(2:32) M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:20 · BUF 5 · Score 3-6
(12:20) M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 6:36 · IND 28 · Score 6-6
(6:36) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · BUF 21 · Score 6-9
(:05) M.Vanderjagt 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:59 · BUF 1 · Score 6-15
(10:59) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 10:52 · BUF 2 · Score 6-16
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 4:08 · IND 45 · Score 6-22
(4:08) (Shotgun) R.Johnson sacked at BUF 48 for -7 yards (J.Burris). FUMBLES (J.Burris), touched at 50, RECOVERED by IND-B.Holsey at BUF 48. B.Holsey for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF an
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:58 · BUF 2 · Score 6-23
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:40 · IND 1 · Score 12-23
(:40) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:16 · BUF 1 · Score 12-29
(10:16) E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · BUF 2 · Score 12-30
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · IND 72 · Score 12-36
(10:01) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by M.Muhammad at BUF 40. M.Muhammad for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:51 · BUF 2 · Score 12-37
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:24 · IND 29 · Score 18-37
(6:24) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 6:24 · IND 2 · Score 20-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Bryson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · BUF 13 · Score 20-43
(4:18) E.James left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:11 · BUF 2 · Score 20-44
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.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Wilkins (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts on 2000-12-11?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 44-20 in Week 15, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Buffalo Bills 8, Indianapolis Colts 21; Final: Buffalo Bills 20, Indianapolis Colts 44.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:59) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:08) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:01) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:24) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:18) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:32, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:20, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 35.3% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -15.83 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 41.9% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts?

T. Wilkins (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (12:15) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at BUF 1 for 28 yards (C.Watson)..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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