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NFL · Week 15 · December 19, 1999 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens: 1999 Week 15 Recap

Ravens defeat Saints 31–8 in Week 15

Qadir Ismail led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 8–31 Week 15 finish.

New Orleans Saints 8 2–12
Final 8–31
Baltimore Ravens 31 7–6 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
8–31
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 0–17 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
B. Tolliver
FantasyHQ MVP
Qadir Ismail
Game date
December 19, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • C.Cleeland 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Philyaw 2 REC · 23 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Dawsey 3 REC · 73 YDS +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Qadir Ismail
    Qadir Ismail 7 REC · 115 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Holmes 3 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Armour 4 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 31–8 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 0–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Qadir Ismail
Top passer
B. Tolliver
Biggest EPA play
(2:00) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass INTERCEPTED by C.Harris at NO 24. C.Harris for 24 yards, …
Game date
1999-12-19

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 31–8 on 1999-12-19. Qadir Ismail posted a game-high +6.37 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
New Orleans Saints008008
Baltimore Ravens314140031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 5:13FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 18
    Score
    0-3

    (5:13) M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 34
    Score
    0-9

    (15:00) T.Banks pass to P.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-P.Holmes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 14:12XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 17
    Score
    0-10

    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:35TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    0-16

    (:35) T.Banks pass to J.Armour for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:24XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-17

    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 47
    Score
    0-23

    (15:00) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 14:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-24

    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 12:55TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 20
    Score
    6-24

    (12:55) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 10:30Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    8-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to C.Cleeland is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 86
    Score
    8-30

    (2:00) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass INTERCEPTED by C.Harris at NO 24. C.Harris for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Turley ejected from game. Penalty on BAL-T.Siragusa, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on NO-K.Turley, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:49XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    8-31

    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Qadir IsmailQadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Holmes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Armour · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Philyaw · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Collins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  7. 7Chris EvansChris Evans · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Banks · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Qadir Ismail

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Qadir Ismail — BAL · Receiving

Qadir Ismail posted the highest total EPA (+6.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.

Qadir Ismail's top snap (+5.02 EPA): (15:00) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.61 EPA): Another player — (2:00) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass INTERCEPTED by C.Harris at NO 24. C.Harris for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Turley ejected from game. Penalty on BAL-T.Siragusa, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty o

Quarterback report card

B. Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -15.27 total EPA
  • T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.334-0.119
Offensive success rate31.6%38.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.468-0.155
Rush EPA/play-0.486-0.316
Defensive EPA/play+0.119+0.334
Defensive success rate62.0%68.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.33 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 19 drives, -10.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 19 drives, -32.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 0:35)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 12:55)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 5:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q1 5:13) — (5:13) M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 34 (Q2 15:00); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 17 (Q2 14:12) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) T.Banks pass to J.Armour for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:24) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–8. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 47 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:14) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 10:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to C.Cleeland is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 86 (Q4 2:00); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:49) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — M.Stover kicks 60 yards from BAL 30 to NO 10. D.Philyaw to NO 23 for 13 yards (C.Harris). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.09]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by R.Woodson at BAL 42. R.Woodson to NO 27 for 31 yards (W.Perry). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.96]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass incomplete. PENALTY on NO-B.Tolliver, Intentional Grounding, 13 yards, enforced at NO 28. [WPA -6.9% · EPA +0.00]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) B.Tolliver pass to E.Kennison to BAL 33 for 32 yards (D.Starks). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.11]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) T.Banks pass intended for P.Johnson INTERCEPTED by R.Kelly at NO 33. R.Kelly to NO 39 for 6 yards (J.Armour). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass INTERCEPTED by C.Harris at NO 24. C.Harris for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Turley ejected from game. Penalty on BAL-T.Siragusa, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty o [WPA -0.1% · EPA -6.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) T.Banks pass to P.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-P.Holmes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +6.19]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.3% · EPA +5.02]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by R.Woodson at BAL 42. R.Woodson to NO 27 for 31 yards (W.Perry). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 5:13 · NO 18 · Score 0-3
    (5:13) M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NO 34 · Score 0-9
    (15:00) T.Banks pass to P.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-P.Holmes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · NO 17 · Score 0-10
    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · NO 6 · Score 0-16
    (:35) T.Banks pass to J.Armour for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 47 · Score 0-23
    (15:00) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · NO 2 · Score 0-24
    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  8. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:55 · BAL 20 · Score 6-24
    (12:55) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 10:30 · BAL 2 · Score 8-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to C.Cleeland is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · BAL 86 · Score 8-30
    (2:00) (Shotgun) D.Wuerffel pass INTERCEPTED by C.Harris at NO 24. C.Harris for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Turley ejected from game. Penalty on BAL-T.Siragusa, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty o
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · NO 2 · Score 8-31
    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Qadir Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens on 1999-12-19?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 31-8 in Week 15, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 8, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 8, Baltimore Ravens 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:35) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:55) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 40.0% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -15.27 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens), 60.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?

Qadir Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.02 EPA): (15:00) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W