Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–16 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-10-08
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–16 on 2000-10-08. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +13.42 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(10:04) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
(:14) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
(:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(4:45) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
(15:00) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(7:30) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(:41) M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-3
(10:04) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 6-3
(8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-3
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:14FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 16
- Score
- 10-3
(:14) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 44
- Score
- 10-9
(:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-10
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 13-10
(4:45) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-16
(15:00) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-17
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 13-23
(7:30) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-24
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 16-24
(:41) M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.42 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 2M. Bishop · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.60 EPA/play
- 3D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4T. Simmons · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play
- 5E. Bjornson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 6Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.88 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8
Lonnie Johnson Jr. · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 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
Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving
Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+13.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.60 EPA): Another player — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 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) · 61 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.88 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.184 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.521 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.045 | -0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.184 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +7.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +14.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Field goals
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NE 17 (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 8:24) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 44 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:00) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 14:56) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:26) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) M.Vanderjagt 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — D.Kight kicks 46 yards from IND 30 to NE 24. K.Faulk to NE 24 for no gain (J.Finn).
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:03) — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) P.Manning pass intended for K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by T.Law (T.Johnson) at NE 39. T.Law to NE 39 for no gain.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at NE 40 for 17 yards (K.Serwanga).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison to NE 31 for 19 yards (T.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:03) — (:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) P.Manning pass intended for K.Dilger INTERCEPTED by T.Law (T.Johnson) at NE 39. T.Law to NE 39 for no gain.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass intended for J.Pathon INTERCEPTED by A.Harris at NE 20. A.Harris to NE 31 for 11 yards (A.Meadows).
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) (Field Goal formation) L.Johnson pass to E.Bjornson pushed ob at IND 4 for 18 yards (J.Burris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 10:04 · IND 3 · Score 0-3
(10:04) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:29 · NE 17 · Score 6-3
(8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:24 · NE 2 · Score 7-3
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · NE 16 · Score 10-3
(:14) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:03 · IND 44 · Score 10-9
(:03) Bishop at QB. (Shotgun) M.Bishop pass to T.Simmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · IND 2 · Score 10-10
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:45 · NE 15 · Score 13-10
(4:45) M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · IND 2 · Score 13-16
(15:00) D.Bledsoe pass to E.Bjornson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · IND 2 · Score 13-17
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:30 · IND 4 · Score 13-23
(7:30) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:26 · IND 2 · Score 13-24
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · NE 17 · Score 16-24
(:41) M.Vanderjagt 34 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.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots on 2000-10-08?
The New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-16 in Week 6, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 10, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, New England Patriots 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 16, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:29) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:03) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:30) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:04, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q3 4:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 50.8% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.88 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 51.7% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (8:29) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
New England Patriots
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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