Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 29–28 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New York Jets 13–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to…
- Game date
- 2001-12-23
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 29–28 on 2001-12-23. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +5.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 29 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(8:54) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 34-L.Jordan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:17) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:58) 9-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(7:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:36.)
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:50) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(14:13) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-K.McDougal rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:53) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(1:02) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:54FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 29
- Score
- 3-0
(8:54) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 15:00TD LJL. JordanPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 9-0
(15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 34-L.Jordan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-0
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:36TD DRD. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 46
- Score
- 10-6
(10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:27XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 13-7
(1:17) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:05FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 32
- Score
- 13-10
(:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 9:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 16-10
(9:58) 9-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:42TD MPM. PollardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 28
- Score
- 16-16
(7:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:36.)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:36XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 16-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 28
- Score
- 19-17
(4:50) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:13FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 22-17
(14:13) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:08TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 39
- Score
- 22-23
(10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:59Safety KMK. McDougalPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 22-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-K.McDougal rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:53FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 26
- Score
- 22-28
(2:53) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:02TD ABA. BechtPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 28-28
(1:02) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 29-28
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2K. Dilger · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.49 EPA/play
- 3M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +3.22 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6L. Jordan · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
- 7W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 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 (+5.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.22 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.0% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | +0.183 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.143 | -0.175 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 51.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +11.37 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — L. Jordan (V. Testaverde pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (K. Dilger pass)
- New York Jets — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 34-L.Jordan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:52) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 46 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:27) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) 9-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 28 (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:36.); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 7:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 11–10. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 39 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-K.McDougal rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:58) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to IND 40 for no gain (24-R.Mickens).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:28) — (6:28) 33-D.Rhodes to IND 25 for -2 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-94-J.Abraham at IND 27. Rush for Rhodes, zero yards.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 9-J.Hall 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 35 for no gain (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-21-V.Green at IND 39. 21-V.Green to IND 39 for no gain (81-M.Pollard). IND - Rhodes (33) rus
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:28) — (6:28) 33-D.Rhodes to IND 25 for -2 yards (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-94-J.Abraham at IND 27. Rush for Rhodes, zero yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) 33-D.Rhodes up the middle to IND 35 for no gain (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-21-V.Green at IND 39. 21-V.Green to IND 39 for no gain (81-M.Pollard). IND - Rhodes (33) rus
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 8:54 · IND 29 · Score 3-0
(8:54) 9-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 25 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 34-L.Jordan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:36 · NYJ 46 · Score 10-6
(10:36) 33-D.Rhodes left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:17 · IND 4 · Score 13-7
(1:17) 9-J.Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NYJ 32 · Score 13-10
(:05) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 9:58 · IND 30 · Score 16-10
(9:58) 9-J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:42 · NYJ 28 · Score 16-16
(7:42) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:36.) - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 16-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 4:50 · IND 28 · Score 19-17
(4:50) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · IND 7 · Score 22-17
(14:13) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · NYJ 39 · Score 22-23
(10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 9:59 · NYJ 2 · Score 22-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-K.McDougal rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:53 · NYJ 26 · Score 22-28
(2:53) 13-M.Vanderjagt 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · IND 6 · Score 28-28
(1:02) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · IND 2 · Score 29-28
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts on 2001-12-23?
The New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-28 in Week 15, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: New York Jets 10, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: New York Jets 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: New York Jets 10, Indianapolis Colts 11; Final: New York Jets 29, Indianapolis Colts 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Jordan (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q2 10:36) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 7:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Dilger pass) (Q4 10:08) New York Jets touchdown — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 1:02) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q1 8:54, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 1:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q3 9:58, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q3 4:50, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 2:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 59.6% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.22 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 65.8% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (10:08) 85-K.Dilger pass to 88-M.Harrison for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Manning lateral pass to Dilger who passes to Harrison..
Was New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 29-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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