Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 36–7 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 7–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Sam Darnold
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEP…
- Game date
- 2020-09-27
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 36–7 on 2020-09-27. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +9.84 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at NYJ 44. 27-X.Rhodes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(5:23) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 10-B.Berrios for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(14:16) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(8:43) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(5:24) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at NYJ 47. 38-T.Carrie for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. PENALTY on NYJ-97-N.Shepherd, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston).
(2:09) 3-R.Blankenship 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:35TD XRX. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 64
- Score
- 0-6
(12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at NYJ 44. 27-X.Rhodes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:25XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 5:23TD Braxton BerriosPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 6-7
(5:23) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 10-B.Berrios for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 5:12XP SFS. FickenPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:16TD Mo Alie-CoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-13
(14:16) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:13XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:43FG Reed BlankenshipPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 24
- Score
- 7-17
(8:43) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:24TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-23
(5:24) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:21XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-24
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:08TD TCT. CarriePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 69
- Score
- 7-30
(:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at NYJ 47. 38-T.Carrie for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:00XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-31
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. PENALTY on NYJ-97-N.Shepherd, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:55Safety Sam DarnoldPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 94
- Score
- 7-33
(4:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston).
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:09FG Reed BlankenshipPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 23
- Score
- 7-36
(2:09) 3-R.Blankenship 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.84 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2Braxton Berrios · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 3T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 4Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5
Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 6Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7Daurice Fountain · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8K. Ballage · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 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
Philip Rivers — IND · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+9.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.20 EPA): (11:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Alie-Cox to NYJ 32 for 45 yards (46-N.Hewitt, 30-B.McDougald).
Biggest single play (-7.50 EPA): Sam Darnold — (12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at NYJ 44. 27-X.Rhodes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Sam Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -21.40 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 23 dropbacks · 73.9% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +9.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.373 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.1% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.549 | +0.349 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.373 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 67.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.04 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +3.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -29.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — X. Rhodes
- New York Jets — Braxton Berrios (Sam Darnold pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Philip Rivers pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Carrie
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship
- Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q1 12:35); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 12:25) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Jets found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 10-B.Berrios for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 5:12) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 14:13) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 5:21) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 69 (Q3 0:08); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 0:00).
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 5–0. Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 94 (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston).; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 3-R.Blankenship 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at NYJ 44. 27-X.Rhodes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes [96-D.Autry] at IND -6. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 10-B.Berrios for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Alie-Cox to NYJ 32 for 45 yards (46-N.Hewitt, 30-B.McDougald).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-R.Blankenship 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at NYJ 44. 27-X.Rhodes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at NYJ 47. 38-T.Carrie for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes [96-D.Autry] at IND -6. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to 89-C.Herndon (31-T.Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:35 · IND 64 · Score 0-6
(12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 86-L.Cager INTERCEPTED by 27-X.Rhodes at NYJ 44. 27-X.Rhodes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:25 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 5:23 · IND 16 · Score 6-7
(5:23) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 10-B.Berrios for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 5:12 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-13
(14:16) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:13 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 8:43 · NYJ 24 · Score 7-17
(8:43) 3-R.Blankenship 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:24 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-23
(5:24) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:21 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-24
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:08 · IND 69 · Score 7-30
(:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at NYJ 47. 38-T.Carrie for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-31
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. PENALTY on NYJ-97-N.Shepherd, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 4:55 · IND 94 · Score 7-33
(4:55) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston). - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:09 · NYJ 23 · Score 7-36
(2:09) 3-R.Blankenship 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
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.
- Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Philip Rivers (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts on 2020-09-27?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 36-7 in Week 3, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: New York Jets 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: New York Jets 0, Indianapolis Colts 5; Final: New York Jets 7, Indianapolis Colts 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — X. Rhodes (Q1 12:35) New York Jets touchdown — B. Berrios (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 5:23) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 14:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 5:24) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Carrie (Q3 0:08) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q2 8:43, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q4 2:09, 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?
Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 43.6% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -21.40 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 73.9% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +9.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts?
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+3.20 EPA): (11:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Alie-Cox to NYJ 32 for 45 yards (46-N.Hewitt, 30-B.McDougald)..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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