Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 23–17 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- New York Giants 3–17 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- K. Graham
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHD…
- Game date
- 1999-10-31
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23–17 on 1999-10-31, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 17–3 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +3.91 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(11:12) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
(2:54) C.Blanchard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(5:40) D.Staley up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 22 breaks loose from scrum in the middle then goes wide of NYG 22 for TD
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
(2:45) D.Pederson pass to T.Small for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 80 beats NYG 31 1-on-1 on a sideline fly pattern. It was Phi 80's career longest pass reception. Penalty on NYG-J.Sehorn, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
(15:00) L.Johnson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(2:43) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG 99 batted ball up in the air as PHI 14 backpedaled
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 11:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 0-3
(11:12) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 2:54FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 11
- Score
- 3-3
(2:54) C.Blanchard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 21
- Score
- 3-9
(5:40) D.Staley up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 22 breaks loose from scrum in the middle then goes wide of NYG 22 for TD
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 3-10
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 84
- Score
- 3-16
(2:45) D.Pederson pass to T.Small for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 80 beats NYG 31 1-on-1 on a sideline fly pattern. It was Phi 80's career longest pass reception. Penalty on NYG-J.Sehorn, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 3-17
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 9-17
(15:00) L.Johnson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 13:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-17
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 16-17
(2:43) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 17-17
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- NYGNew York Giants
OT 13:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 45
- Score
- 23-17
(13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG 99 batted ball up in the air as PHI 14 backpedaled
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Cornelius Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2
Howard Cross III · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 3K. Graham · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5T. Small · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 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
Cornelius Johnson — PHI · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+3.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+2.51 EPA): (13:30) D.Pederson pass to C.Johnson to NYG 47 for 22 yards (J.Sehorn).
Biggest single play (-8.50 EPA): Another player — (13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG 99 batted ball up in the air as PHI 14 backpedaled
Quarterback report card
K. Graham led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Graham (New York Giants) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.06 total EPA
- D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.136 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.025 | -0.180 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.228 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -3.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -11.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) C.Blanchard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) D.Staley up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 22 breaks loose from scrum in the middle then goes wide of NYG 22 for TD; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:30) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 84 (Q2 2:45); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 2:32) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) L.Johnson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 13:07) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:00) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Overtime: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 45 (OT 13:30).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (OT 13:30) — (13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG 99 batted ball up in the air as PHI 14 backpedaled
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 62 yards from NYG 30 to PHI 8. E.Bieniemy to PHI 35 for 27 yards (A.Weathers).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:08) — (:08) D.Akers 59 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
- Philadelphia Eagles (OT 13:30) — (13:30) D.Pederson pass to C.Johnson to NYG 47 for 22 yards (J.Sehorn).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) D.Staley up the middle to PHI 5 for 3 yards (K.Hamilton). FUMBLES (K.Hamilton), RECOVERED by NYG-A.Weathers at PHI 5.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (OT 13:30) — (13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG 99 batted ball up in the air as PHI 14 backpedaled
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) D.Pederson pass to T.Small for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 80 beats NYG 31 1-on-1 on a sideline fly pattern. It was Phi 80's career longest pass reception. Penalty on NYG-J.Sehorn, Defensive Pass
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Pederson pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by J.Armstead at PHI 40. J.Armstead to PHI 36 for 4 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) D.Staley up the middle to PHI 5 for 3 yards (K.Hamilton). FUMBLES (K.Hamilton), RECOVERED by NYG-A.Weathers at PHI 5.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 11:12 · NYG 10 · Score 0-3
(11:12) N.Johnson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 2:54 · PHI 11 · Score 3-3
(2:54) C.Blanchard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 5:40 · NYG 21 · Score 3-9
(5:40) D.Staley up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 22 breaks loose from scrum in the middle then goes wide of NYG 22 for TD - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 5:30 · NYG 2 · Score 3-10
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · NYG 84 · Score 3-16
(2:45) D.Pederson pass to T.Small for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI 80 beats NYG 31 1-on-1 on a sideline fly pattern. It was Phi 80's career longest pass reception. Penalty on NYG-J.Sehorn, Defensive Pass - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · NYG 2 · Score 3-17
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PHI 2 · Score 9-17
(15:00) L.Johnson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 13:07 · PHI 2 · Score 10-17
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · PHI 7 · Score 16-17
(2:43) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · PHI 2 · Score 17-17
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — OT 13:30 · NYG 45 · Score 23-17
(13:30) D.Pederson pass INTERCEPTED by M.Strahan at PHI 44. M.Strahan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG 99 batted ball up in the air as PHI 14 backpedaled
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cornelius Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles on 1999-10-31?
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 in Week 8, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q4: New York Giants 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q5: New York Giants 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: New York Giants 23, Philadelphia Eagles 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:45) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:43) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (OT 13:30) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:12, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
K. Graham (New York Giants), 52.0% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.06 total passing EPA. D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 58.1% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Cornelius Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.51 EPA): (13:30) D.Pederson pass to C.Johnson to NYG 47 for 22 yards (J.Sehorn)..
Was New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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