Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1999 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-07, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 30–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -16.30 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: M.Andersen kicks 66 yards from ATL 30 to JAX 4. R.Barlow to JAX 17 for 13 yards (E.Williams).

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 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
4. 4 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Barlow · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
8. 8 K. Oxendine · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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

• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 52:11)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
• Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 30:34)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 20:17)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 43:47)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 27:49)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 4:33)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 44 (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 52:04) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) M.Brunell pass to D.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 44:14) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) M.Hollis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 17 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:29) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q3 27:49) — (12:49) M.Hollis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 20:17) — (5:17) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 16:41) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) M.Hollis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 60:00) — M.Andersen kicks 66 yards from ATL 30 to JAX 4. R.Barlow to JAX 17 for 13 yards (E.Williams). [WPA +42.2% · EPA -0.23]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:57) — (11:57) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by L.Marts at ATL 45. L.Marts to ATL 35 for 10 yards (O.Santiago). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.75]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.40]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 51:53) — (6:53) C.Chandler pass to K.Oxendine to ATL 43 for 18 yards (B.Boyer). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.20]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 55:37) — (10:37) M.Brunell sacked at ATL 38 for -6 yards (J.Tuggle). FUMBLES (J.Tuggle), recovered by JAX-T.Boselli at ATL 40. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.14]

Impact plays

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

• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:57) — (11:57) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by L.Marts at ATL 45. L.Marts to ATL 35 for 10 yards (O.Santiago). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.75]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.40]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 38:36) — S.Lindsey kicks 67 yards from JAX 30 to ATL 3. T.Dwight to ATL 33 for 30 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED by JAX-D.Shelton at ATL 31. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.29]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 30:34) — (:34) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.3% · EPA +3.13]

Quarterback report card

C.Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -16.30 total EPA
• M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.35), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -24.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +4.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) 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. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 52:11 · ATL 44 · Score 6-0
   (7:11) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 52:04 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · ATL 9 · Score 13-0
   (15:00) M.Brunell pass to D.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 43:47 · ATL 9 · Score 17-0
   (13:47) M.Hollis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · JAX 17 · Score 17-6
   (:34) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · JAX 2 · Score 17-7
   M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bishop, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 27:49 · ATL 6 · Score 20-7
   (12:49) M.Hollis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 20:17 · ATL 2 · Score 26-7
   (5:17) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 16:41 · ATL 2 · Score 27-7
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · ATL 16 · Score 30-7
    (4:33) M.Hollis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.