Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 30–18 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 0–30 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- C. Batch
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:12) H.Smith punts 48 yards to DET 18, Center-J.Snow. D.Howard to IND 2 for 80 yards (H.…
- Game date
- 2000-10-29
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 30–18 on 2000-10-29. Paul Manning posted a game-high +13.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 18 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 14 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(2:47) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
(:12) C.Batch pass incomplete to J.Morton (J.Belser).
(6:31) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
(3:01) C.Batch sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (J.Williams).
(:45) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
(9:20) M.Bates right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Stewart rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:12) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(2:44) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(1:48) E.James right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 31
- Score
- 0-6
(2:47) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:12TD Points+7
- Yard line
- IND 59
- Score
- 0-7
(:12) C.Batch pass incomplete to J.Morton (J.Belser).
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 0-13
(6:31) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:01Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- IND 91
- Score
- 0-16
(3:01) C.Batch sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (J.Williams).
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 0-22
(:45) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-23
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 6-23
(9:20) M.Bates right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:05Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 8-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Stewart rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 11-23
(2:12) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 17-23
(2:44) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 18-23
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 24
- Score
- 18-29
(1:48) E.James right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 18-30
M.Vanderjagt extra point 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 · +13.28 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2M. Bates · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +5.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 3M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 5K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6
Josaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 7C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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 (+13.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-3.92 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass intended for M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET 39. B.Westbrook to DET 48 for 9 yards (E.James).
Biggest single play (-5.58 EPA): Another player — (3:12) H.Smith punts 48 yards to DET 18, Center-J.Snow. D.Howard to IND 2 for 80 yards (H.Smith).
Quarterback report card
C. Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.45 EPA/play · -19.08 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.362 | +0.350 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.413 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 62.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 17 drives, -19.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 16 drives, -10.62 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
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 31 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:36) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 59 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) C.Batch pass incomplete to J.Morton (J.Belser)..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 16–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 6:26) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 91 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) C.Batch sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (J.Williams).; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:42) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 11–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) M.Bates right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q3 9:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Stewart rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 2:32) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) E.James right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:42) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) C.Batch pass intended for J.Morton INTERCEPTED by D.Macklin at DET 26. D.Macklin to DET 26 for no gain (J.Morton).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) C.Batch sacked at DET 11 for -7 yards (C.Bratzke). FUMBLES (C.Bratzke), RECOVERED by IND-L.Chester at DET 11. L.Chester to DET 11 for no gain (C.Batch).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) E.James right end to DET 4 for 7 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), touched at DET 0, RECOVERED by DET at DET 0. Touchback. (FUMBLED OUT OF BOUNDS) Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) J.Stewart right tackle to IND 2 for 4 yards (M.Peterson). FUMBLES (M.Peterson), RECOVERED by IND-J.Williams at IND 2. J.Williams to IND 2 for no gain (B.Brooks).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) H.Smith punts 48 yards to DET 18, Center-J.Snow. D.Howard to IND 2 for 80 yards (H.Smith).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) E.James right end to DET 4 for 7 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), touched at DET 0, RECOVERED by DET at DET 0. Touchback. (FUMBLED OUT OF BOUNDS) Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) E.James right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 9:05) — J.Jett kicks 69 yards from DET 30 to IND 1. T.Wilkins to IND 16 for 15 yards (L.Campbell). FUMBLES (L.Campbell), ball out of bounds at IND 16. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. J.Jett kicks 69 yard
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · DET 31 · Score 0-6
(2:47) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:36 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q1 0:12 · IND 59 · Score 0-7
(:12) C.Batch pass incomplete to J.Morton (J.Belser). - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:31 · DET 3 · Score 0-13
(6:31) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q2 3:01 · IND 91 · Score 0-16
(3:01) C.Batch sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (J.Williams). - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · DET 12 · Score 0-22
(:45) P.Manning pass to K.Dilger for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · DET 2 · Score 0-23
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:20 · IND 9 · Score 6-23
(9:20) M.Bates right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 9:05 · IND 2 · Score 8-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Stewart rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 2:12 · IND 3 · Score 11-23
(2:12) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · IND 5 · Score 17-23
(2:44) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · IND 2 · Score 18-23
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:48 · DET 24 · Score 18-29
(1:48) E.James right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · DET 2 · Score 18-30
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.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts on 2000-10-29?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 30-18 in Week 9, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Indianapolis Colts 16; Q3: Detroit Lions 11, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Detroit Lions 18, Indianapolis Colts 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:31) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:45) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:44) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:48) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 42.9% completion, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -19.08 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 57.9% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.92 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass intended for M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET 39. B.Westbrook to DET 48 for 9 yards (E.James)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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