Final2021 Week 9

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 9 2021

New York Jets

Away

30

Indianapolis Colts

HomeWon

45

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jets7361430
Colts72114345

NYJ 30IND 45 Final

  • Passing leader

    Josh Johnson

    NYJ

    25.5PPR pts

    27/41, 317 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    34.0PPR pts

    19 ATT, 172 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 28 REC YDS

  • Jets leader

    Elijah Moore

    NYJ · WR

    27.4PPR pts

    7 REC, 84 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Bobby Okereke

    IND

    1 INT, 11 TKL

Colts 45, Jets 30: Indianapolis beats New York

Indianapolis led 28–10 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and won 45–30, though New York took the second half 20–17. The Colts finished with a 532–486 edge in total offense and averaged 8.7 yards per play.

The Jets went 8-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Colts finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.2 yards/play IND 8.7 · NYJ 6.5
  • +2 turnover margin IND 0 turnovers
  • +46 total yards IND 532 · NYJ 486

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jets vs Colts
JetsStatColts
6.5Yards per play8.7
2Turnovers0
486Total yards532
Other team stats
75Plays61
57%Third-down conversion50%
29:33Time of possession30:27

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored six touchdowns and one field goal; the Jets scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Jets vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayNYJIND
1st quarter
6:55INDNyheim Hines 34-yard TD run Takes leadMichael Badgley XP07
3:32NYJMike White → Elijah Moore, 19-yard TD Ties gameMatt Ammendola XP77
2nd quarter
13:24INDJonathan Taylor 21-yard TD run Takes leadMichael Badgley XP714
4:59INDCarson Wentz → Jack Doyle, 1-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP721
1:46NYJMatt Ammendola 33-yard FG1021
0:12INDCarson Wentz → Michael Pittman Jr., 11-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP1028
3rd quarter
6:54INDCarson Wentz → Danny Pinter, 2-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP1035
6:02INDJonathan Taylor 78-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP1042
3:00NYJJosh Johnson → Elijah Moore, 19-yard TD2-pt try failed1642
4th quarter
11:08NYJJosh Johnson → Ryan Griffin, 13-yard TDMatt Ammendola XP2342
8:01INDMichael Badgley 39-yard FG Extends lead2345
3:35NYJJosh Johnson → Ty Johnson, 22-yard TDMatt Ammendola XP3045

Fantasy Points: Jets vs Colts, Week 9 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jonathan TaylorINDRB33.0 PTSRB2
  2. Elijah MooreNYJWR27.4 PTSWR1
  3. Josh JohnsonNYJQB25.5 PTSQB4
  4. Carson WentzINDQB24.2 PTSQB5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Josh JohnsonNYJQB25.5QB427/41317314180103.4
Carson WentzINDQB24.2QB522/30272304130134.3Start/Sit →
Mike WhiteNYJQB7.8QB257/119510———121.4
Sam EhlingerINDQB0.1QB34————110—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jonathan TaylorINDRB33.0RB2RB19172222280Start/Sit →
Elijah MooreNYJWR27.4WR1WR———87842Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB20.8RB5RB674164340
Michael PittmanINDWR16.4WR16WR———65641
Ryan GriffinNYJTE12.8TE9TE———74281
Keelan ColeNYJWR11.6WR24WR———85660
Ty JohnsonNYJRB11.1RB25RB421032401Start/Sit →
Zach PascalINDWR9.8WR35WR———74580
Michael CarterNYJRB9.6RB34RB1349021370Start/Sit →
Jamison CrowderNYJWR8.8WR39WR———75380
Jack DoyleINDTE7.1TE23TE———2111
Jeff SmithNYJWR7.0WR53WR———43400
Tyler KroftNYJTE5.8TE28TE———32380
Ashton DulinINDWR4.3WR65WR———22230Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3.8TE34TE———11280Start/Sit →
Kylen GransonINDTE3.7TE35TE———11270Start/Sit →
Trevon WescoNYJTE3.6TE37TE———22160
Denzel MimsNYJWR3.0WR75WR———51200
Braxton BerriosNYJWR2.5WR80WR———3250Start/Sit →
Dezmon PatmonINDWR1.7WR88WR———1170

Fantasy Usage

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Jamison CrowderWR61 snaps79%
  2. Ryan GriffinTE48 snaps62%
  3. Denzel MimsWR46 snaps60%
  4. Elijah MooreWR46 snaps60%
  5. Michael CarterRB45 snaps58%

Target Share52 targets

  1. Keelan Cole15%, 8 targets
  2. Elijah Moore15%, 8 targets
  3. Ryan Griffin13%, 7 targets
  4. Jamison Crowder13%, 7 targets
  5. Denzel Mims10%, 5 targets
  6. Other33%, 17 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Michael Carter62%, 13 carries
  2. Josh Johnson19%, 4 carries
  3. Ty Johnson19%, 4 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR53 snaps85%
  2. Zach PascalWR52 snaps84%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB43 snaps69%
  4. Jack DoyleTE42 snaps68%
  5. Mo Alie-CoxTE38 snaps61%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Zach Pascal25%, 7 targets
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines21%, 6 targets
  3. Michael Pittman21%, 6 targets
  4. Jack Doyle7%, 2 targets
  5. Ashton Dulin7%, 2 targets
  6. Other18%, 5 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor63%, 19 carries
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines20%, 6 carries
  3. Carson Wentz13%, 4 carries
  4. Sam Ehlinger3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR5385%621%0
Zach PascalINDWR5284%725%0
Jamison CrowderNYJWR6179%713%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4369%27%19
Jack DoyleINDTE4268%27%0
Ryan GriffinNYJTE4862%713%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3861%14%0
Denzel MimsNYJWR4660%510%0
Elijah MooreNYJWR4660%815%0
Michael CarterNYJRB4558%24%13
Keelan ColeNYJWR3849%815%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB2845%621%6
Ty JohnsonNYJRB3242%36%4
Ashton DulinINDWR2337%27%0
Dezmon PatmonINDWR2032%14%0
Jeff SmithNYJWR2229%48%0
Braxton BerriosNYJWR1621%36%0
Tyler KroftNYJTE1519%36%0
Trevon WescoNYJTE1519%24%0
Kylen GransonINDTE46%14%0
Michael StrachanINDWR35%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+18.4Jonathan Taylor34.0 PTS vs 15.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.4Denzel Mims3.0 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.6 xFPJosh Johnson25.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Josh JohnsonNYJ · —25.520.6+4.982%41 att—41419%00%
Carson WentzIND · QB24.215.8+8.4100%30 att—30413%00%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB34.015.6+18.469%63% car—01963%27%
Nyheim HinesIND · —20.814.0+6.8—21% tgt—0620%621%
Elijah MooreNYJ · WR27.413.5+13.960%15% tgt—000%815%
Keelan Cole Sr.NYJ · WR11.613.5−1.949%15% tgt—000%815%
Jamison CrowderNYJ · WR8.811.8−3.079%13% tgt—000%713%
Ryan GriffinNYJ · —12.811.8+1.062%13% tgt—000%713%
Zach PascalIND · WR9.811.8−2.084%24% tgt—000%724%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB9.611.7−2.158%62% car—01362%24%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR17.410.1+7.385%21% tgt—000%621%
Denzel MimsNYJ · WR3.08.4−5.460%10% tgt—000%510%
Ty JohnsonNYJ · RB12.17.6+4.542%19% car—0419%36%
Jeff SmithNYJ · WR7.06.7+0.329%8% tgt—000%48%
Braxton BerriosNYJ · WR2.55.1−2.621%6% tgt—000%36%
Tyler KroftNYJ · TE5.85.1+0.719%6% tgt—000%36%
Mike WhiteNYJ · QB7.84.8+3.018%11 att—1100%00%
Ashton DulinIND · WR4.33.4+0.937%7% tgt—000%27%
Jack DoyleIND · TE7.13.4+3.768%7% tgt—000%27%
Trevon WescoNYJ · TE3.63.4+0.219%4% tgt—000%24%
Danny PinterIND · —7.21.7+5.5—3% tgt—000%13%
Dezmon PatmonIND · WR1.71.70.032%3% tgt—000%13%
Kylen GransonIND · TE3.71.7+2.06%3% tgt—000%13%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE3.81.7+2.161%3% tgt—000%13%
Sam EhlingerIND · QB0.10.6−0.52%0 att—013%00%

Team totals: Jets 52 targets and 21 carries; Colts 29 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Johnson

NYJ · — · 25.5 pts on 20.6 expected

27 of 41 passing for 317 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 18 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.6 expected.

Carson Wentz Ran hot

IND · QB · 24.2 pts on 15.8 expected

22 of 30 passing for 272 yards, 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Elijah Moore Ran hot

NYJ · WR · 27.4 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (15% of the team's), 7 catches for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Elijah Moore →

Keelan Cole Sr.

NYJ · WR · 11.6 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 66 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 34.0 pts on 15.6 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 28 yards; 19 carries (63% of the team's) for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Nyheim Hines Ran hot

IND · — · 20.8 pts on 14.0 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards; 6 carries (20% of the team's) for 74 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Michael Pittman Jr. Ran hot

IND · WR · 17.4 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 64 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Denzel Mims Unlucky

NYJ · WR · 3.0 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (10% of the team's), 1 catch for 20 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Denzel Mims played 60% of the snaps, up from a 27% season average.
  • Stock down: Braxton Berrios played 21% of the snaps, down from a 36% season average.
  • Stock down: Tyler Kroft played 19% of the snaps, down from a 64% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jets defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toJets DColts D
QBs17.816.6
RBs30.219.5
WRs33.832.8
TEs16.514.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 77% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 77%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +14Hines 34-yd TD run75% → 89%Q1 6:55
  2. −15White → Moore, 19-yd TD89% → 75%Q1 3:32
  3. +16Taylor 21-yd TD run74% → 89%Q2 13:24
  4. +8Wentz → Doyle, 1-yd TD89% → 97%Q2 4:59
  5. +4Wentz → Pittman, 11-yd TD95% → 99%Q2 0:12

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jets vs Colts
New York JetsMeasureIndianapolis Colts
75Plays61
72%Pass rate51%
7.4Yds / dropback8.8
4.2Yds / carry8.7
8/14Third downs5/10

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 14 fewer plays but gained 1.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • NYJ Moore 15% · Cole 15% · Crowder 13%
  • IND Pascal 24% · Pittman 21% · Hines 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jets vs Colts
ResultNYJIND
Touchdowns46
Field goals11
Punts32
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs01

IND turnover edge: +2

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 88-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Colts scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NYJQ1 15:006273:17Punt
INDQ1 11:438884:48Touchdown
NYJQ1 6:558753:23Touchdown
INDQ1 3:329765:08Touchdown
NYJQ2 13:245212:21Fumble
INDQ2 11:039466:04Touchdown
NYJQ2 4:598603:13Field goal
INDQ2 1:469751:34Touchdown
NYJQ2 0:121-10:12End of half
INDQ3 15:009835:30Downs
NYJQ3 9:30371:30Punt
INDQ3 8:003401:06Touchdown
NYJQ3 6:54350:42Punt
INDQ3 6:121780:10Touchdown
NYJQ3 6:026753:02Touchdown
INDQ3 3:00311:49Punt
NYJQ3 1:1111665:03Touchdown
INDQ4 11:087543:07Field goal
NYJQ4 8:0113804:26Touchdown
INDQ4 3:35300:26Punt
NYJQ4 3:0912832:24Interception
INDQ4 0:451-10:45End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Jets vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Jets and Colts first met in 1968 and have played 77 times since.

All-time series
45–32Colts lead, 77 meetings since 1968
Postseason
3–1Split 3–1
Largest Jets win
41–02002
Largest Colts win
52–191975

Since 2021

2–0 Colts lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Colts win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jets vs Colts
JetsStatColts
4-13Record9-8
18.2Points per game26.5
306.4Yards per game347.1
5.0Yards per play5.6
29.6Points allowed per game21.5
397.6Yards allowed per game343.2

Jets vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −10Colts covered by 5
Total
45.5Over: 75 points scored (by 29.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts27.845+17.3
Jets17.830+12.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New York Jets

Against the spread
2–6
Over/under
5–3
ATS as underdog
2–6
ATS on the road
0–5

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
6–3
Over/under
6–3
ATS as favorite
2–1
ATS as underdog
4–2
ATS at home
3–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Jets and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Jet or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Jets vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Jets vs Colts Week 9 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 45–30 in Week 9 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on November 4, 2021. See the Colts' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Jets vs Colts?

The final score was Colts 45, Jets 30. The Colts led 28–10 at halftime, and the second half went Jets 20, Colts 17.

What happened in the Jets vs Colts game?

Indianapolis led 28–10 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and won 45–30, though New York took the second half 20–17. The Colts finished with a 532–486 edge in total offense and averaged 8.7 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor led all players with 2 catches for 28 yards, plus 19 carries for 172 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Jets committed 2 turnovers, the Colts none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jets vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor led the game with 33.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 9, on 2 catches for 28 yards, plus 19 carries for 172 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Elijah Moore was next with 27.4 (WR1). See Jonathan Taylor's 2021 game log.

Who led Jets vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Josh Johnson (NYJ) led all passers with 27 of 41 for 317 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 19 carries for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns. Elijah Moore (NYJ) led in receiving with 7 catches for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score against the Jets?

Jonathan Taylor scored 33.0 points in PPR leagues, 32.0 in half-PPR and 31.0 in standard scoring against the Jets in Week 9 of the 2021 season, on 2 catches for 28 yards, plus 19 carries for 172 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 63% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jets vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.0 PPR points on 15.6 xFP (+18.4). Denzel Mims fell furthest short, with 3.0 points on 8.4 xFP (−5.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Colts beat the Jets?

The Colts beat the Jets 45–30 because they averaged 8.7 yards per play to 6.5, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 532–486.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jets vs Colts?

The Colts won the turnover battle 2–0: the Jets gave the ball away 2 times and the Colts not at all. The Colts won the game.

What is the all-time Jets vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 45–32 across 77 meetings since 1968, including a 1–3 record in the postseason.

Have the Jets and Colts played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Jets won Super Bowl III 16–7 over the Colts after the 1968 season.

When did the Jets and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 9 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on September 27, 2020, when the Colts beat the Jets 36–7.

What was the closing spread for Jets vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −10, making the Indianapolis Colts 10-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 27.8 points for the Colts and 17.8 for the Jets.

Did Jets vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 75 points, 29.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Jets vs Colts?

The Colts covered by 5 against the closing line of Colts −10. The final margin was 15 points.