Game story
In Week 14 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-12, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 28–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -18.14 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Davis (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: B.Conway kicks 61 yards from WAS 30 to ARI 9. P.Tillman to ARI 27 for 18 yards. PENALTY on ARI-D.McKinley, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ARI 27.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +5.28 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5 S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 6 S. Hicks · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7 M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 B. Mitchell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Davis — WAS · Rushing
S. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+5.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.23 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 50 (Q1 58:22) — (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 55:52) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q1 52:42) — (7:42) C.Jacke 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 42:56) — (12:56) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 42:53) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 30:11) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) S.Hicks right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:39) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 60:00) — B.Conway kicks 61 yards from WAS 30 to ARI 9. P.Tillman to ARI 27 for 18 yards. PENALTY on ARI-D.McKinley, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ARI 27.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:22) — (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) C.Jacke 36 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. PENALTY on WAS-M.Coleman, Leaping, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 19 - No Play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) A.Murrell up the middle to WAS 40 for 14 yards (S.Barber). FUMBLES (S.Barber), RECOVERED by WAS-L.Evans at WAS 38.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:17) — (:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by T.Knight at ARI 0. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:22) — (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -18.14 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.246 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.4% | 40.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.440 | +0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.572 | +0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.246 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.6% | 69.6% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -17.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +7.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- S. Davis (Washington Commanders) 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.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 58:22 · ARI 50 · Score 0-6
(13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 55:52 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 52:42 · WAS 13 · Score 3-7
(7:42) C.Jacke 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 42:56 · ARI 7 · Score 3-13
(12:56) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 42:53 · ARI 2 · Score 3-14
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:17 · ARI 25 · Score 3-20
(:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:11 · ARI 2 · Score 3-21
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · ARI 11 · Score 3-27
(4:17) S.Hicks right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · ARI 2 · Score 3-28
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-3 in Week 14, 1999 on 1999-12-12.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 3, Washington Commanders 28 (ARI 3-28 WAS) in Week 14, 1999 on 1999-12-12.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 3, Washington Commanders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 58:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:17) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 38.5% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -18.14 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 47.2% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
S. Davis (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +5.28 on rushing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.23 EPA): (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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