Game story
In Week 15 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-19, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 31–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -9.21 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: J.Cortez kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to STL 14. T.Horne to STL 28 for 14 yards (B.Levingston).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +10.73 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 8 G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+10.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.17 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:17) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by M.Jones at NYG 22. M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — 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: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 29 (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 43:31) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) C.Blanchard 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 74 (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Bush at NYG 45. D.Bush for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 20:25) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 65 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:58) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 85 (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by M.Jones at NYG 22. M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 7:10) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:48) — 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.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — J.Cortez kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to STL 14. T.Horne to STL 28 for 14 yards (B.Levingston).
- New York Giants (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Bush at NYG 45. D.Bush for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Wilkins 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk to NYG 36 for 27 yards (R.Phillips, P.Ellsworth).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:08) — (10:08) K.Warner pass to T.Holt to NYG 13 for 17 yards (J.Lincoln). FUMBLES (J.Lincoln), RECOVERED by NYG-P.Ellsworth at NYG 12. P.Ellsworth to NYG 27 for 15 yards (I.Bruce).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by M.Jones at NYG 22. M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Bush at NYG 45. D.Bush for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:08) — (10:08) K.Warner pass to T.Holt to NYG 13 for 17 yards (J.Lincoln). FUMBLES (J.Lincoln), RECOVERED by NYG-P.Ellsworth at NYG 12. P.Ellsworth to NYG 27 for 15 yards (I.Bruce).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.21 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.164 | +0.085 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.219 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.231 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.085 | +0.164 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +6.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -13.74 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:05 · NYG 29 · Score 0-3
(9:05) J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · NYG 3 · Score 0-9
(15:00) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 43:31 · NYG 2 · Score 0-10
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · LA 5 · Score 3-10
(15:00) C.Blanchard 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 21:50 · LA 74 · Score 3-16
(6:50) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Bush at NYG 45. D.Bush for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 20:25 · NYG 2 · Score 3-17
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 14:50 · NYG 65 · Score 3-23
(14:50) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 13:58 · NYG 2 · Score 3-24
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 7:17 · LA 85 · Score 3-30
(7:17) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by M.Jones at NYG 22. M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 7:10 · NYG 2 · Score 3-31
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:56 · LA 7 · Score 9-31
(4:56) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:48 · LA 2 · Score 10-31
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 31-10 in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New York Giants 10, Los Angeles Rams 31 (NYG 10-31 LA) in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: New York Giants 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Los Angeles Rams 14; Final: New York Giants 10, Los Angeles Rams 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:17) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:56) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:05, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q3 30:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.21 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 48.6% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.73 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +10.73 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.17 EPA): (7:17) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by M.Jones at NYG 22. M.Jones for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.3%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
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