Game story
In Week 7 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-24, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 26–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -5.55 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+63.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: S.Christie kicks 62 yards from BUF 30 to SEA 8. A.Green pushed ob at BUF 38 for 54 yards (A.Winfield).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Kitna · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +13.77 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2 D. Mayes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3 P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 S. Dawkins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6 R. Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 K. Loud · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 A. Green · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Kitna — SEA · Passing
J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+13.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.87 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (5:52) (Shotgun) D.Flutie sacked at SEA 45 for -9 yards (M.Sinclair). FUMBLES (M.Sinclair), RECOVERED by SEA-S.Adams at SEA 45. S.Adams to SEA 45 for no gain (R.Hicks).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 57:30) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q1 50:12) — (5:12) T.Peterson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 43 (Q2 40:07) — (10:07) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 37:36) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 24 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) T.Peterson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 33 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) S.Christie 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Ostroski, Holder-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 7:32) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Ostroski, Holder-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — S.Christie kicks 62 yards from BUF 30 to SEA 8. A.Green pushed ob at BUF 38 for 54 yards (A.Winfield).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) D.Flutie sacked at SEA 45 for -9 yards (M.Sinclair). FUMBLES (M.Sinclair), RECOVERED by SEA-S.Adams at SEA 45. S.Adams to SEA 45 for no gain (R.Hicks).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:22) — (:22) T.Peterson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for B.Collins INTERCEPTED by K.Joseph at SEA 20. K.Joseph to SEA 33 for 13 yards (J.Fina). PENALTY on SEA-M.Sinclair, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins to BUF 21 for 18 yards (H.Jones, E.Martin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) D.Flutie sacked at SEA 45 for -9 yards (M.Sinclair). FUMBLES (M.Sinclair), RECOVERED by SEA-S.Adams at SEA 45. S.Adams to SEA 45 for no gain (R.Hicks).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 40:07) — (10:07) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price pushed ob at SEA 18 for 45 yards (W.Williams).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D.Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 56 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.55 total EPA
- J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +13.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.083 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.9% | 38.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.287 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | -0.258 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | +0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.4% | 62.1% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -8.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +0.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · BUF 7 · Score 0-6
(15:00) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 57:30 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 54:40 · BUF 21 · Score 0-10
(9:40) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 50:12 · BUF 3 · Score 0-13
(5:12) T.Peterson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 40:07 · BUF 43 · Score 0-19
(10:07) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 37:36 · BUF 2 · Score 0-20
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:22 · BUF 24 · Score 0-23
(:22) T.Peterson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · SEA 33 · Score 3-23
(:05) S.Christie 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Ostroski, Holder-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 24:02 · SEA 18 · Score 9-23
(9:02) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to P.Price for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 12:25 · BUF 16 · Score 9-26
(12:25) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 7:38 · SEA 1 · Score 15-26
(7:38) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 7:32 · SEA 2 · Score 16-26
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Ostroski, Holder-C.Mohr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 26-16 in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 16, Seattle Seahawks 26 (BUF 16-26 SEA) in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 16, Seattle Seahawks 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 40:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 24:02) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:38) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:40, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 50:12, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:22, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 42.9% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.55 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 51.5% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +13.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +13.77 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.87 EPA): (5:52) (Shotgun) D.Flutie sacked at SEA 45 for -9 yards (M.Sinclair). FUMBLES (M.Sinclair), RECOVERED by SEA-S.Adams at SEA 45. S.Adams to SEA 45 for no gain (R.Hicks).. The biggest win-probability swing was +63.2%.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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