Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 38–31 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–24 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-16
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 38–31 on 2003-11-16. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(9:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(7:28) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(6:44) 32-E.James left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:00) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(:12) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(13:47) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-C.Conway for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(10:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(7:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(3:18) 17-H.Smith left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Field Goal
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:39FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 14
- Score
- 0-3
(9:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 7:28TD Ja'Tyre CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 62
- Score
- 6-3
(7:28) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 7:20XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:09TD TWT. WaltersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 46
- Score
- 7-9
(4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:56XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:44TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-16
(6:44) 32-E.James left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:41XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:00FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 26
- Score
- 10-17
(2:00) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:12TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 10-23
(:12) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:07XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:47TD CCC. ConwayPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 28
- Score
- 16-24
(13:47) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-C.Conway for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 13:41XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-24
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:25TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 17-30
(10:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:18XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-31
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:18TD Ja'Tyre CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 23-31
13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:05XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 24-31
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:00TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 48
- Score
- 30-31
(7:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 6:50XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 31-31
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:18TD Harrison SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 21
- Score
- 31-37
(3:18) 17-H.Smith left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Field Goal
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:12XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 31-38
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 · +17.95 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +8.19 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4
Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 5T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 6S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 7Ja'Tyre Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.78 EPA/play
- 8Harrison Smith · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.44 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 (+17.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+3.96 EPA): (4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Biggest single play (+6.84 EPA): M. Vanderjagt — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 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) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +17.95 total EPA
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 17 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +8.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.423 | +0.259 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.6% | 61.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.329 | +0.460 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.146 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.423 |
| Defensive success rate | 39.0% | 46.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.42 vs +0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.42 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +25.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +23.68 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Ja'Tyre Carter (C. Pennington pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Walters (Paul Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- New York Jets — C. Conway (C. Pennington pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- New York Jets — Ja'Tyre Carter
- New York Jets — S. Moss (C. Pennington pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Harrison Smith
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 62 (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 7:20) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 46 (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 3:56) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 32-E.James left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 6:41) — 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 26 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:07) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 21–14. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q3 13:47) — (13:47) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-C.Conway for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 13:41) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 10:18) — 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 30 (Q3 10:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:05) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 48 (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 6:50) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 21 (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 17-H.Smith left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Field Goal; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 3:12) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 17-H.Smith left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Field Goal
- New York Jets (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- New York Jets (Q3 10:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 10:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 17-H.Smith left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Field Goal
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:39 · NYJ 14 · Score 0-3
(9:39) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 7:28 · IND 62 · Score 6-3
(7:28) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 7:20 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:09 · NYJ 46 · Score 7-9
(4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:56 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-16
(6:44) 32-E.James left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:41 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · IND 26 · Score 10-17
(2:00) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · NYJ 4 · Score 10-23
(:12) 32-E.James up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 13:47 · IND 28 · Score 16-24
(13:47) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-C.Conway for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 13:41 · IND 2 · Score 17-24
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:25 · NYJ 1 · Score 17-30
(10:25) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 10:18 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-31
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 10:18 · IND 30 · Score 23-31
13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from IND 30 to NYJ 10. 84-J.Carter for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 10:05 · IND 2 · Score 24-31
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 7:00 · IND 48 · Score 30-31
(7:00) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · IND 2 · Score 31-31
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:18 · NYJ 21 · Score 31-37
(3:18) 17-H.Smith left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Field Goal - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-38
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts on 2003-11-16?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 38-31 in Week 11, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: New York Jets 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: New York Jets 21, Indianapolis Colts 14; Final: New York Jets 31, Indianapolis Colts 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
New York Jets touchdown — J. Carter (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 7:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Walters (P. Manning pass) (Q1 4:09) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 6:44) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 0:12) New York Jets touchdown — C. Conway (C. Pennington pass) (Q3 13:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 10:25) New York Jets touchdown — J. Carter (Q3 10:18) New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (C. Pennington pass) (Q3 7:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — H. Smith (Q3 3:18) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 9:39, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 2:00, 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?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.2% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +17.95 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 64.7% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +8.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.96 EPA): (4:09) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-55-M.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, declined..
Was New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
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