Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins: 1999 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 19–16 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -11.39 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Drayton (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+57.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: C.Jacke kicks 55 yards from ARI 30 to MIA 15. B.Marion to MIA 38 for 23 yards (P.Tillman).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Drayton · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
4. 4 A. al-Jabbar · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5. 5 Y. Green · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 35:44)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 30:31)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 56:14)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 44:09)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 36:43)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q3 25:36)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 24:12)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 19:49)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) O.Mare 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q2 44:09) — (14:09) C.Jacke 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q2 36:43) — (6:43) C.Jacke 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 75 (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) D.Marino pass intended for R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by R.Fredrickson at MIA 34. R.Fredrickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 35:20) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) D.Marino pass to T.Drayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 30:25) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q3 25:36) — (10:36) C.Jacke 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q3 24:12) — (9:12) O.Mare 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q3 19:49) — (4:49) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Miami Dolphins (Q1 60:00) — C.Jacke kicks 55 yards from ARI 30 to MIA 15. B.Marion to MIA 38 for 23 yards (P.Tillman). [WPA +57.2% · EPA +1.22]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) O.Mare 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. [WPA -24.8% · EPA -2.50]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) D.Marino pass intended for R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by R.Fredrickson at MIA 34. R.Fredrickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.7% · EPA -7.62]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:05) — (11:05) J.Plummer pass intended for F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by S.Madison at MIA 21. S.Madison ran ob at MIA 35 for 14 yards. [WPA -22.2% · EPA -3.76]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 50:53) — (5:53) J.Plummer pass intended for R.Moore INTERCEPTED by Z.Thomas at MIA 0. Touchback. [WPA -19.0% · EPA -5.27]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) D.Marino pass intended for R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by R.Fredrickson at MIA 34. R.Fredrickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.7% · EPA -7.62]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 50:53) — (5:53) J.Plummer pass intended for R.Moore INTERCEPTED by Z.Thomas at MIA 0. Touchback. [WPA -19.0% · EPA -5.27]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:23) — (13:23) D.Marino pass INTERCEPTED by A.Wadsworth at MIA 44. A.Wadsworth to MIA 21 for 23 yards (J.Johnson). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -5.26]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 20:11) — (5:11) J.Plummer pass intended for R.Moore INTERCEPTED by S.Madison at ARI 37. S.Madison ran ob at ARI 22 for 15 yards. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -4.77]

Quarterback report card

J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 40 dropbacks · 27.5% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -11.39 total EPA
• D.Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.18, Miami Dolphins -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -15.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -15.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• T. Drayton (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 56:14 · ARI 22 · Score 0-3
   (11:14) O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
2. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · ARI 33 · Score 0-6
   (15:00) O.Mare 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
3. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 44:09 · MIA 18 · Score 3-6
   (14:09) C.Jacke 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 36:43 · MIA 27 · Score 6-6
   (6:43) C.Jacke 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 35:44 · ARI 75 · Score 12-6
   (5:44) D.Marino pass intended for R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by R.Fredrickson at MIA 34. R.Fredrickson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 35:20 · MIA 2 · Score 13-6
   C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · ARI 10 · Score 13-12
   (:31) D.Marino pass to T.Drayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:25 · ARI 2 · Score 13-13
   O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
9. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 25:36 · MIA 20 · Score 16-13
   (10:36) C.Jacke 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 24:12 · ARI 29 · Score 16-16
    (9:12) O.Mare 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 19:49 · ARI 27 · Score 16-19
    (4:49) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.