Game story
In Week 5 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-10, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 14–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -7.07 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Boston (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: C.Jacke kicks 69 yards from ARI 30 to NYG 1. D.Patten pushed ob at NYG 20 for 19 yards (C.Chavous).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3 J. Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +4.39 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 T. Hardy · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 5 C. Way · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6 M. Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8 H. Cross · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Boston — ARI · Receiving
D. Boston posted the highest total EPA (+5.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.98 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (1:23) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to NYG 1 for 37 yards (J.Sehorn).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
Field goals
- 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 second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) J.Plummer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 44:58) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 11 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:33) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q4 14:39) — (14:39) B.Daluiso 31 yard field goal 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) — C.Jacke kicks 69 yards from ARI 30 to NYG 1. D.Patten pushed ob at NYG 20 for 19 yards (C.Chavous).
- New York Giants (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) K.Collins up the middle to NYG 22 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-K.Lassiter at NYG 30.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to ARI 24 for 24 yards (K.Lassiter).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 40:53) — (10:53) C.Jacke 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) B.Daluiso 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 46:23) — (1:23) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to NYG 1 for 37 yards (J.Sehorn).
- New York Giants (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to ARI 24 for 24 yards (K.Lassiter).
- New York Giants (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) K.Collins up the middle to NYG 22 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-K.Lassiter at NYG 30.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) B.Daluiso 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.07 total EPA
- J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.210 | -0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.9% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.325 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 62.1% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -8.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -18.26 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Boston (Arizona Cardinals) 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.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(15:00) J.Plummer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 44:58 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · NYG 11 · Score 0-13
(:41) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:33 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 14:39 · ARI 14 · Score 3-14
(14:39) B.Daluiso 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 14-3 in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was New York Giants 3, Arizona Cardinals 14 (NYG 3-14 ARI) in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q4: New York Giants 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: New York Giants 3, Arizona Cardinals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:41) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q4 14:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 55.8% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.07 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 59.1% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.39 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
D. Boston (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +5.36 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.98 EPA): (1:23) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to NYG 1 for 37 yards (J.Sehorn).. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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