Game story
In Week 15 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-19, the New York Jets took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 22–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Lucas (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +6.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Lucas (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: T.Gowin kicks 61 yards from DAL 30 to NYJ 9. D.Stone to NYJ 29 for 20 yards (D.Nguyen).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Lucas · New York Jets · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 K. Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 3 E. Bjornson · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.85 EPA/play
- 4 E. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 E. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 C. Brazzell · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8 J. Ogden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Lucas — NYJ · Passing
R. Lucas posted the highest total EPA (+6.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.52 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (5:24) T.Aikman pass intended for E.Bjornson INTERCEPTED by O.Stoutmire at NYJ 30. O.Stoutmire to DAL 40 for 30 yards (D.LaFleur). PENALTY on DAL-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — 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 Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 30 (Q1 59:50) — (14:50) J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 14 (Q1 55:41) — (10:41) J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 14 (Q2 44:44) — (14:44) T.Aikman pass to E.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 42:44) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 39:05) — (9:05) R.Lucas pass to R.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 37:42) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 20 (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) E.Bjornson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal by Eddie Murray before Bjornson took off.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 34:16) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 27 (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) R.Ismail left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 26:18) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 26:06) — (11:06) R.Lucas pass to B.Spence for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q1 60:00) — T.Gowin kicks 61 yards from DAL 30 to NYJ 9. D.Stone to NYJ 29 for 20 yards (D.Nguyen).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 20:24) — (5:24) T.Aikman pass intended for E.Bjornson INTERCEPTED by O.Stoutmire at NYJ 30. O.Stoutmire to DAL 40 for 30 yards (D.LaFleur). PENALTY on DAL-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at
- New York Jets (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) R.Lucas pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at DAL 31. R.Godfrey to DAL 41 for 10 yards (R.Young).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) T.Aikman pass incomplete to R.Ismail.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) E.Bjornson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal by Eddie Murray before Bjornson took off.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 20:24) — (5:24) T.Aikman pass intended for E.Bjornson INTERCEPTED by O.Stoutmire at NYJ 30. O.Stoutmire to DAL 40 for 30 yards (D.LaFleur). PENALTY on DAL-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) E.Bjornson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal by Eddie Murray before Bjornson took off.
- New York Jets (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) R.Lucas pass intended for C.Martin INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at DAL 31. R.Godfrey to DAL 41 for 10 yards (R.Young).
- New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) R.Lucas FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 36, RECOVERED by DAL-K.Pittman at NYJ 36.
Quarterback report card
R.Lucas led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Lucas (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA
- T.Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -13.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.016 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.080 | -0.471 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.182 | +0.325 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 58.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.02, Dallas Cowboys -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, +1.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Lucas (New York Jets) 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 Jets FG (+3) — Q1 59:50 · DAL 30 · Score 3-0
(14:50) J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 55:41 · DAL 14 · Score 6-0
(10:41) J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 44:44 · NYJ 14 · Score 6-6
(14:44) T.Aikman pass to E.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 42:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-7
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 39:05 · DAL 1 · Score 12-7
(9:05) R.Lucas pass to R.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 37:42 · DAL 2 · Score 13-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 37:36 · NYJ 20 · Score 13-13
(7:36) E.Bjornson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal by Eddie Murray before Bjornson took off. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 34:16 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-14
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 29:51 · NYJ 27 · Score 13-20
(14:51) R.Ismail left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 26:18 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-21
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 26:06 · DAL 2 · Score 19-21
(11:06) R.Lucas pass to B.Spence for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:39 · DAL 19 · Score 22-21
(1:39) J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
The New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 22-21 in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was New York Jets 22, Dallas Cowboys 21 (NYJ 22-21 DAL) in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Jets 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: New York Jets 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: New York Jets 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: New York Jets 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: New York Jets 22, Dallas Cowboys 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:44) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 37:36) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:51) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:06) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 59:50, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 55:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Lucas (New York Jets), 57.1% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.50 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 41.4% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -13.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Lucas (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +6.50 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.52 EPA): (5:24) T.Aikman pass intended for E.Bjornson INTERCEPTED by O.Stoutmire at NYJ 30. O.Stoutmire to DAL 40 for 30 yards (D.LaFleur). PENALTY on DAL-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.5%.
Was New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 22-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
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