Game story
In Week 7 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-24, the New York Giants took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 31–3 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.
K. Graham (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +12.61 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Graham (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.61 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: D.Brien kicks 74 yards from NO 30 to NYG -4. B.Levingston, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Graham · New York Giants · Passing · +12.61 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 3 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4 P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 5 J. Wilcox · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 6 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7 E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Graham — NYG · Passing
K. Graham posted the highest total EPA (+12.61) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.80 EPA) came from New York Giants: (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) K.Graham scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 48:44) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q1 48:44) — (3:44) D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Blanchard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 27 (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 31:03) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 53 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 30:00) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 19:13) — (4:13) J.Montgomery right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 19:07) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — D.Brien kicks 74 yards from NO 30 to NYG -4. B.Levingston, Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer pushed ob at NYG 44 for 23 yards (A.Molden).
- New York Giants (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell to NYG 47 for 25 yards (S.Knight, A.Molden).
- New York Giants (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) I.Hilliard left end to NO 32 for 24 yards (W.Clay). Double reverse.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) B.Tolliver pass intended for R.Williams INTERCEPTED by J.Armstead at NO 43. J.Armstead to NO 12 for 31 yards (W.Roaf).
- New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) J.Montgomery right guard to NYG 5 for 1 yard (I.Aleaga). FUMBLES (I.Aleaga), RECOVERED by NO-F.Weary at NYG 5. F.Weary to NYG 3 for 2 yards (R.Stone). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Uph
- New York Giants (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Graham led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Graham (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.61 total EPA
- B.Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -17.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.280 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.553 | +0.350 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.310 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.280 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 64.6% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -23.00 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, +4.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Graham (New York Giants) 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.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 54:40 · NO 6 · Score 0-6
(9:40) (Shotgun) K.Graham scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 48:44 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 48:44 · NYG 8 · Score 3-7
(3:44) D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · NO 23 · Score 3-10
(15:00) C.Blanchard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 31:10 · NO 27 · Score 3-16
(1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:03 · NO 2 · Score 3-17
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:06 · NO 53 · Score 3-23
(:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · NO 2 · Score 3-24
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 19:13 · NO 12 · Score 3-30
(4:13) J.Montgomery right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 19:07 · NO 2 · Score 3-31
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 31-3 in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 3, New York Giants 31 (NO 3-31 NYG) in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, New York Giants 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, New York Giants 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Giants 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 54:40) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:10) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:06) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:13) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 48:44, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
K. Graham (New York Giants), 52.8% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.61 total passing EPA. B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 38.9% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -17.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
K. Graham (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +12.61 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.80 EPA): (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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