Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 29–15 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- New York Jets 6–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-…
- Game date
- 2009-12-27
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 29–15 on 2009-12-27, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 9–6 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +10.49 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 29 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(7:00) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:49) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
Timeout #2 by IND at 00:32.
1-P.McAfee kicks 76 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -6. 16-B.Smith for 106 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(10:20) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), touched at IND 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-93-M.Douglas at IND 1. 93-M.Douglas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10 sack yards on the play. Indianapolis challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:29.)
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 81-D.Keller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(13:28) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(5:42) (Run formation) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 17-B.Edwards is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:00TD JAJ. AddaiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 21
- Score
- 0-6
(7:00) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:50FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 0-9
(11:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:49FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 3-9
(1:49) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 3-9
Timeout #2 by IND at 00:32.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 15:00TD Brandon SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 9-9
1-P.McAfee kicks 76 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -6. 16-B.Smith for 106 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 14:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-9
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:20TD Dyami BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 10-15
(10:20) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:38TD MDM. DouglasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 80
- Score
- 16-15
(1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), touched at IND 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-93-M.Douglas at IND 1. 93-M.Douglas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10 sack yards on the play. Indianapolis challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:29.)
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:29Safety MSM. SanchezPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 18-15
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 81-D.Keller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:28FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 21-15
(13:28) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:42TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 27-15
(5:42) (Run formation) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:38Safety MSM. SanchezPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 29-15
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 17-B.Edwards is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.49 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 7Truman Jones · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8H. Baskett · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 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 (+10.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+3.11 EPA): (8:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie to IND 39 for 22 yards (26-L.Sheppard). NYJ-97-C.Pace was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Biggest single play (-8.03 EPA): C. Painter — (1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), touched at IND 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-93-M.Douglas at IND 1. 93-M.Douglas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10 sac
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) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +10.49 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.077 | -0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.147 | -0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -11.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +6.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
- New York Jets — Brandon Smith
- Indianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown
- New York Jets — M. Douglas
- New York Jets — Truman Jones
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 21 (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 0:32) — Timeout #2 by IND at 00:32..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 15–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q3 15:00) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 76 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -6. 16-B.Smith for 106 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 14:48) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 80 (Q3 1:38); New York Jets registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q3 1:29) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 81-D.Keller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 11–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Run formation) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 5:38) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 17-B.Edwards is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), touched at IND 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-93-M.Douglas at IND 1. 93-M.Douglas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10 sac
- New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 76 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -6. 16-B.Smith for 106 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 31-D.Brown right tackle to NYJ 31 for no gain (57-Ba.Scott). PENALTY on NYJ-57-Ba.Scott, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at NYJ 31 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q3 1:29) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 81-D.Keller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- New York Jets (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery ran ob at IND 46 for 16 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), touched at IND 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-93-M.Douglas at IND 1. 93-M.Douglas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10 sac
- New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — 1-P.McAfee kicks 76 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -6. 16-B.Smith for 106 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short left intended for 84-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Lowery at NYJ 35. 21-D.Lowery pushed ob at NYJ 42 for 7 yards (86-T.Santi).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie to IND 39 for 22 yards (26-L.Sheppard). NYJ-97-C.Pace was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 7:00 · NYJ 21 · Score 0-6
(7:00) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:50 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-9
(11:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:49 · IND 17 · Score 3-9
(1:49) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:32 · Score 3-9
Timeout #2 by IND at 00:32. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · IND 30 · Score 9-9
1-P.McAfee kicks 76 yards from IND 30 to NYJ -6. 16-B.Smith for 106 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · IND 2 · Score 10-9
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:20 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-15
(10:20) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · NYJ 80 · Score 16-15
(1:38) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 12 for -8 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), touched at IND 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-93-M.Douglas at IND 1. 93-M.Douglas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 10 sac - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q3 1:29 · IND 2 · Score 18-15
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 81-D.Keller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 13:28 · IND 25 · Score 21-15
(13:28) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:42 · IND 1 · Score 27-15
(5:42) (Run formation) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 5:38 · IND 2 · Score 29-15
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-M.Sanchez pass to 17-B.Edwards is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- 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).
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts on 2009-12-27?
The New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-15 in Week 16, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q2: New York Jets 6, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: New York Jets 15, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q4: New York Jets 11, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: New York Jets 29, Indianapolis Colts 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q1 7:00) New York Jets touchdown — B. Smith (Q3 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q3 10:20) New York Jets touchdown — M. Douglas (Q3 1:38) New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 5:42) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 11:50, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 1:49, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:32, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q4 13:28, 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), 56.0% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +10.49 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.99 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 +10.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+3.11 EPA): (8:49) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 17-A.Collie to IND 39 for 22 yards (26-L.Sheppard). NYJ-97-C.Pace was injured during the play. His return is Probable..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 14-0 Now 14-1 L
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