Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–28 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- 7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-10-01
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 31–28 on 2006-10-01. Paul Manning posted a game-high +12.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(12:32) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(10:20) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-98-R.Mathis, Defensive Offside, declined.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(4:47) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(:19) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(13:02) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(7:55) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(2:40) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-B.Fletcher for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(:50) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:32TD DRD. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 6-0
(12:32) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:28XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:20TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 33
- Score
- 7-6
(10:20) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-98-R.Mathis, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:10XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 12
- Score
- 7-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:47TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 7-13
(4:47) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:44XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:19TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-14
(:19) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:16XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:02FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-14
(13:02) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:55TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 17-20
(7:55) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:55XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-21
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:40TD BFB. FletcherPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 23-21
(2:40) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-B.Fletcher for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:34XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:34TD Jordan MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 24-27
7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:20XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 24-28
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:50TD PMPaul ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 30-28
(:50) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:50XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 31-28
7-M.Gramatica 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 · +12.74 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 4L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 6T. Dwight · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +3.46 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8B. Fletcher · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 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 (+12.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (3:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete deep left to 87-R.Wayne. PENALTY on NYJ-22-J.Miller, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at NYJ 30 - No Play.
Biggest single play (+6.61 EPA): M. Gramatica — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 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) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.74 total EPA
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.169 | +0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.8% | 55.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.386 | +0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.122 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.130 | -0.169 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.7% | 40.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.17, New York Jets +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +14.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +11.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass)
- New York Jets — K. Barlow
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- New York Jets — K. Barlow
- Indianapolis Colts — B. Fletcher (Paul Manning pass)
- New York Jets — Jordan Miller
- Indianapolis Colts — Paul Manning
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 12:28) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 33 (Q2 10:20); New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 12 (Q2 10:10) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:44) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:16) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–14. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q4 13:02) — (13:02) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:55) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-B.Fletcher for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 2:34) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q4 2:34) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 2:20) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:50) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:34) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete deep left to 87-R.Wayne. PENALTY on NYJ-22-J.Miller, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at NYJ 30 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q1 14:09) — (14:09) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington sacked at NYJ 31 for -8 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-91-J.Thomas at NYJ 26. 91-J.Thomas to NYJ 26 for no gain (68-A.Clement).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-M.Harrison ran ob at NYJ 16 for 19 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at NYJ 1 for 15 yards (22-J.Miller).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:34) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 14:09) — (14:09) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington sacked at NYJ 31 for -8 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-91-J.Thomas at NYJ 26. 91-J.Thomas to NYJ 26 for no gain (68-A.Clement).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 85-J.Dearth INTERCEPTED by 85-A.Moorehead (50-R.Boiman) at IND 0. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q2 10:20) — (10:20) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-98-R.Mathis, Defensive Offside, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:32 · NYJ 6 · Score 6-0
(12:32) (No Huddle) 33-D.Rhodes right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:28 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 10:20 · IND 33 · Score 7-6
(10:20) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-98-R.Mathis, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 10:10 · IND 12 · Score 7-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 4:47 · IND 1 · Score 7-13
(4:47) 32-K.Barlow right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:44 · IND 2 · Score 7-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-14
(:19) (No Huddle) 29-J.Addai right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:02 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
(13:02) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · IND 5 · Score 17-20
(7:55) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · IND 2 · Score 17-21
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:40 · NYJ 2 · Score 23-21
(2:40) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-B.Fletcher for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:34 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · IND 30 · Score 24-27
7-M.Gramatica kicks 73 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -3. 22-J.Miller for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 2:20 · IND 2 · Score 24-28
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:50 · NYJ 1 · Score 30-28
(:50) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-28
7-M.Gramatica 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.
- Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets on 2006-10-01?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 31-28 in Week 4, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, New York Jets 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 17, New York Jets 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, New York Jets 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 12:32) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 10:20) New York Jets touchdown — K. Barlow (Q2 4:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q2 0:19) New York Jets touchdown — K. Barlow (Q4 7:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Fletcher (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:40) New York Jets touchdown — J. Miller (Q4 2:34) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Manning (Q4 0:50) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 13:02, 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), 63.6% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.74 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 54.8% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.46 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 +12.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (3:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete deep left to 87-R.Wayne. PENALTY on NYJ-22-J.Miller, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at NYJ 30 - No Play..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
New York Jets
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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