Colts 45–24 Jets: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2001

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 62.9% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 65.4% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.20 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-4.10 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at NYJ 45. 42-M.Coleman to IND 19 for 36 yards (18-P.Manning). Key block by NYJ#57 Lewis..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 45–24 New York Jets
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 31–14 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (5:35) QB fumbles snap. 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 5, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.…
Game date: 2001-09-09

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 45–24 on 2001-09-09. Paul Manning posted a game-high +12.31 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	28	7	7	0	45
New York Jets	7	7	3	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 38

+3NYJ 19

NYJ 29

NYJ 21

IND 64

NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:04TD
LCL. Coles
Points+6
Yard line
IND 38
Score
0-6
(11:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:58XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
0-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:24FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 19
Score
3-7
(6:24) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD
EJE. James
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 29
Score
9-7
(15:00) 32-E.James right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:55XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
10-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:31TD
EJE. James
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 1
Score
16-7
(7:31) 32-E.James left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:29XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
17-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 3:37TD
Chandler Martin
Points+6
Yard line
IND 6
Score
17-13
(3:37) 28-C.Martin right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 3:30XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
17-14
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:46TD
JPJ. Pathon
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 21
Score
23-14
(1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:29XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
24-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:38TD
TWT. Wilkins
Points+6
Yard line
IND 64
Score
30-14
(:38) 17-T.Parks punts 42 yards to IND 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:20XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
31-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:32FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
IND 4
Score
31-17
(11:32) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:49TD
MPM. Pollard
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 5
Score
37-17
(5:49) Play action fake. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:46XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
38-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 15:00TD
Ryder Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 5
Score
38-23
(15:00) Play action fake. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 20-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:56XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
38-24
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:35TD
CNC. Nwokorie
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
44-24
(5:35) QB fumbles snap. 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 5, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND 5. 91-C.Nwokorie for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:17XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
45-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.31 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
3E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +5.86 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
4Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
5V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +4.20 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
6L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
7Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
8A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 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 (+12.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-4.10 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at NYJ 45. 42-M.Coleman to IND 19 for 36 yards (18-P.Manning). Key block by NYJ#57 Lewis.

Biggest single play (-10.25 EPA): V. Testaverde — (5:35) QB fumbles snap. 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 5, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND 5. 91-C.Nwokorie for 95 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) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.31 total EPA
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	New York Jets
Offensive EPA/play	+0.221	-0.081
Offensive success rate	53.7%	46.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.352	+0.065
Rush EPA/play	+0.209	-0.355
Defensive EPA/play	+0.081	-0.221
Defensive success rate	53.1%	46.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
New York Jets: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +18.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New York Jets: 13 drives, -6.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New York Jets — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 11:04)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q2 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q2 7:31)
New York Jets — Chandler Martin (Q2 3:37)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Pathon (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 1:46)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Wilkins (Q2 0:38)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 5:49)
New York Jets — Ryder Anderson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — C. Nwokorie (Q4 5:35)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:24)
New York Jets — Justin Hall (Q3 11:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 38 (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:58) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 28–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 29 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 32-E.James right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 14:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 32-E.James left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 7:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) 28-C.Martin right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 3:30) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 21 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 17-T.Parks punts 42 yards to IND 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:20) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) Play action fake. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 5:46) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) Play action fake. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 20-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 14:56) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 5:35); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:17) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Jets (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) 17-T.Parks punts 48 yards to IND 6, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-25-N.Ferguson at IND 6. 25-N.Ferguson to IND 6 for no gain (80-T.Wilkins). [WPA +14.8% · EPA +5.57]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 32-E.James right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +5.36]
New York Jets (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +5.01]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 85-K.Dilger to NYJ 38 for 21 yards (22-D.Robinson). Pressured by #91 S.Martin. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.47]
New York Jets (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 17-T.Parks punts 42 yards to IND 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -6.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) QB fumbles snap. 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 5, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND 5. 91-C.Nwokorie for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -10.25]
New York Jets (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 17-T.Parks punts 42 yards to IND 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -6.87]
New York Jets (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) 17-T.Parks punts 48 yards to IND 6, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-25-N.Ferguson at IND 6. 25-N.Ferguson to IND 6 for no gain (80-T.Wilkins). [WPA +14.8% · EPA +5.57]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 32-E.James right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +5.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 11:04 · IND 38 · Score 0-6
(11:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 10:58 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 6:24 · NYJ 19 · Score 3-7
(6:24) 13-M.Vanderjagt 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYJ 29 · Score 9-7
(15:00) 32-E.James right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:31 · NYJ 1 · Score 16-7
(7:31) 32-E.James left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:29 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 3:37 · IND 6 · Score 17-13
(3:37) 28-C.Martin right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · IND 2 · Score 17-14
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · NYJ 21 · Score 23-14
(1:46) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-J.Pathon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:29 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · IND 64 · Score 30-14
(:38) 17-T.Parks punts 42 yards to IND 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 80-T.Wilkins for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 11:32 · IND 4 · Score 31-17
(11:32) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:49 · NYJ 5 · Score 37-17
(5:49) Play action fake. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 38-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · IND 5 · Score 38-23
(15:00) Play action fake. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 20-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · IND 2 · Score 38-24
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-17-T.Parks.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:35 · IND 2 · Score 44-24
(5:35) QB fumbles snap. 16-V.Testaverde FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 5, RECOVERED by IND-91-C.Nwokorie at IND 5. 91-C.Nwokorie for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:17 · NYJ 2 · Score 45-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-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 New York Jets on 2001-09-09?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 45-24 in Week 1, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, New York Jets 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 28, New York Jets 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 45, New York Jets 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?

New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 11:04) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 7:31) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q2 3:37) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Pathon (P. Manning pass) (Q2 1:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Wilkins (Q2 0:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 5:49) New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Nwokorie (Q4 5:35) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 6:24, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q3 11:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 62.9% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 65.4% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.20 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-4.10 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at NYJ 45. 42-M.Coleman to IND 19 for 36 yards (18-P.Manning). Key block by NYJ#57 Lewis..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Now 1-0 W

New York Jets

Now 0-1 L

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