Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1999 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-03, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 19–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -0.37 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Armour (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: M.Stover kicks 62 yards from BAL 30 to ATL 8. W.Oliver to ATL 25 for 17 yards (O.Ayanbadejo).

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 J. Armour · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.76 EPA/play
2. 2 J. German · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
3. 3 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
4. 4 P. Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.91 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Oxendine · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
7. 7 E. Rhett · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Case · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +1.53 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.05 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

• Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 22:36)
• Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q3 18:21)
• Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (OT 13:53)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 39:03)
• Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 31:23)
• Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 30:18)
• Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q4 10:18)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 39:03) — (9:03) M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 30 (Q3 22:36) — (7:36) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:32) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 52 (Q3 18:21); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 16:33) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 54 (OT 13:53) — (13:53) S.Case pass to J.Armour for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

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

• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 60:00) — M.Stover kicks 62 yards from BAL 30 to ATL 8. W.Oliver to ATL 25 for 17 yards (O.Ayanbadejo). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.41]
• Baltimore Ravens (OT 13:53) — (13:53) S.Case pass to J.Armour for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +42.3% · EPA +5.76]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Hanspard right tackle to ATL 30 for 2 yards (R.Burnett). FUMBLES (R.Burnett), RECOVERED by BAL-K.Herring at ATL 35. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -4.64]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) D.Stryzinski punts 36 yards to end zone, Center-W.Marshall, Touchback. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -0.82]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 22:36) — (7:36) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.54]

Impact plays

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

• Baltimore Ravens (OT 13:53) — (13:53) S.Case pass to J.Armour for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +42.3% · EPA +5.76]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 18:21) — (3:21) S.Case pass to P.Johnson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on BAL-P.Johnson [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.91]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Hanspard right tackle to ATL 30 for 2 yards (R.Burnett). FUMBLES (R.Burnett), RECOVERED by BAL-K.Herring at ATL 35. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -4.64]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 22:36) — (7:36) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.54]

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) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.37 total EPA
• S.Case (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -17.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -6.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Baltimore Ravens 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.
• J. Armour (Baltimore Ravens) 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. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 39:03 · ATL 20 · Score 3-0
   (9:03) M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
2. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 31:23 · BAL 24 · Score 3-3
   (1:23) M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · BAL 18 · Score 3-6
   (:18) M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
4. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 22:36 · BAL 30 · Score 3-12
   (7:36) D.Kanell pass to J.German for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 18:32 · BAL 2 · Score 3-13
   M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-W.Marshall, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 18:21 · ATL 52 · Score 9-13
   (3:21) S.Case pass to P.Johnson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Disqualificati
7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 16:33 · ATL 2 · Score 10-13
   M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:18 · ATL 8 · Score 13-13
   (10:18) M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — OT 13:53 · ATL 54 · Score 19-13
   (13:53) S.Case pass to J.Armour for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.