Game story
In Week 15 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-19, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 30–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +12.93 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: C.Hentrich kicks 53 yards from TEN 30 to ATL 17. W.Oliver to ATL 21 for 4 yards (R.Thomas; T.Killens).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tennessee Titans | 14 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Kanell · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.93 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 I. Byrd · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.75 EPA/play
- 3 J. German · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.55 EPA/play
- 5 C. Sanders · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 E. Baker · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 R. Thomas · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Kanell — ATL · Passing
D. Kanell posted the highest total EPA (+12.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.55 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (1:32) F.Wycheck pass to I.Byrd for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 48 (Q1 58:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 56:49) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q1 56:49) — (11:49) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-M.Robertson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 51:06) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 61 (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) F.Wycheck pass to I.Byrd for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 45:42) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) A.Del Greco 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q2 31:36) — (1:36) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 31:28) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) A.Del Greco 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q3 26:37) — (11:37) M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.McNair left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:19) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) A.Del Greco 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 53 yards from TEN 30 to ATL 17. W.Oliver to ATL 21 for 4 yards (R.Thomas; T.Killens).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) F.Wycheck pass to I.Byrd for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 58:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.McNair right end to ATL 3 for 38 yards (J.Tuggle).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:49) — (11:49) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-M.Robertson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) F.Wycheck pass to I.Byrd for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 58:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.McNair right end to ATL 3 for 38 yards (J.Tuggle).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) W.Oliver up the middle to TEN 48 for no gain (J.Bowden). FUMBLES (J.Bowden), RECOVERED by TEN-E.Robinson at TEN 48.
Quarterback report card
D.Kanell led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.93 total EPA
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.045 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.736 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.045 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.5% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -4.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +6.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 58:21 · ATL 48 · Score 0-6
(13:21) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 56:49 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 56:49 · TEN 16 · Score 6-7
(11:49) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-M.Robertson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 51:06 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 46:32 · ATL 61 · Score 7-13
(1:32) F.Wycheck pass to I.Byrd for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 45:42 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 44:52 · ATL 20 · Score 7-17
(14:52) A.Del Greco 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 31:36 · TEN 6 · Score 13-17
(1:36) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 31:28 · TEN 2 · Score 14-17
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:17 · ATL 9 · Score 14-20
(:17) A.Del Greco 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 26:37 · TEN 14 · Score 17-20
(11:37) M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 3 · Score 17-26
(15:00) S.McNair left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:19 · ATL 2 · Score 17-27
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 8:02 · ATL 25 · Score 17-30
(8:02) A.Del Greco 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-17 in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 17, Tennessee Titans 30 (ATL 17-30 TEN) in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tennessee Titans 6; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 17, Tennessee Titans 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 58:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:49) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 46:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:36) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 44:52, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q3 26:37, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.93 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 46.9% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.49 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +12.93 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.55 EPA): (1:32) F.Wycheck pass to I.Byrd for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.9%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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