Philadelphia Eagles vs. Arizona Cardinals: 1999 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-05, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -1.09 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Douglas (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+57.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: D.Akers kicks 63 yards from PHI 30 to ARI 7. M.Bates to ARI 36 for 29 yards (D.Moore; J.Darling).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Douglas · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
3. 3 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.52 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
6. 6 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
7. 7 J. McWilliams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Cody · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

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 (Q1 56:18)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 38:01)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 30:50)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 6:52)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 0:59)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 25:26)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 29 (Q1 56:18) — (11:18) D.McNabb pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by K.Lassiter at ARI 22. K.Lassiter for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 50:24) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) D.McNabb pass to C.Lewis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 37:56) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 29 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) D.McNabb pass to D.Douglas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 30:43) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) N.Johnson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 4:31) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) J.Plummer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 0:57) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 60:00) — D.Akers kicks 63 yards from PHI 30 to ARI 7. M.Bates to ARI 36 for 29 yards (D.Moore; J.Darling). [WPA +57.2% · EPA +1.17]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders ran ob at PHI 1 for 38 yards. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +34.0% · EPA +4.27]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:18) — (11:18) D.McNabb pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by K.Lassiter at ARI 22. K.Lassiter for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.9% · EPA -10.52]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 27:48) — (12:48) J.Plummer pass intended for R.Moore INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at ARI 43. B.Taylor to ARI 15 for 28 yards (A.Murrell). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.99]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) D.McNabb sacked at ARI 18 for -8 yards (S.Rice). FUMBLES (S.Rice), RECOVERED by ARI-R.Fredrickson at ARI 19. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.15]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:18) — (11:18) D.McNabb pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by K.Lassiter at ARI 22. K.Lassiter for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.9% · EPA -10.52]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 27:48) — (12:48) J.Plummer pass intended for R.Moore INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at ARI 43. B.Taylor to ARI 15 for 28 yards (A.Murrell). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.99]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) D.McNabb sacked at ARI 18 for -8 yards (S.Rice). FUMBLES (S.Rice), RECOVERED by ARI-R.Fredrickson at ARI 19. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.15]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:50) — (:50) D.McNabb pass to D.Douglas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +4.44]

Quarterback report card

J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.09 total EPA
• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.08, Arizona Cardinals -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -5.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -7.89 total EPA, 3 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Douglas (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.

1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 56:18 · ARI 29 · Score 0-6
   (11:18) D.McNabb pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by K.Lassiter at ARI 22. K.Lassiter for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 50:24 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
   C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 38:01 · ARI 11 · Score 6-7
   (8:01) D.McNabb pass to C.Lewis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 37:56 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
   N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · ARI 29 · Score 13-7
   (:50) D.McNabb pass to D.Douglas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · ARI 2 · Score 14-7
   N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 25:26 · ARI 11 · Score 17-7
   (10:26) N.Johnson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · PHI 4 · Score 17-13
   (6:52) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 4:31 · PHI 2 · Score 17-14
   C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
10. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:59 · PHI 1 · Score 17-20
    (:59) J.Plummer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 0:57 · PHI 2 · Score 17-21
    C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.