Game story
In Week 4 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-03, the New York Giants took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 16–15 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Graham (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -8.89 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Toomer (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: B.Daluiso kicks 70 yards from NYG 30 to end zone, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 D. Jells · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.46 EPA/play
- 3 K. Graham · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4 L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6 J. Bostic · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 C. Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving
A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+6.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.11 EPA) came from New York Giants: (1:05) K.Graham pass INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at NYG 18. B.Taylor for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — 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: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 9–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) K.Graham pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 54:07) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the NYG 25 (Q1 51:36); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 87 (Q1 46:05) — (1:05) K.Graham pass INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at NYG 18. B.Taylor for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 45:00) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 18 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) B.Daluiso 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) B.Daluiso 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q3 19:42) — (4:42) N.Johnson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) N.Johnson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) B.Daluiso 23 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 60:00) — B.Daluiso kicks 70 yards from NYG 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 16:24) — (1:24) D.Staley up the middle to PHI 34 for no gain (S.Garnes, R.Phillips). FUMBLES (S.Garnes), RECOVERED by NYG-K.Hamilton at PHI 32. K.Hamilton to PHI 32 for no gain (T.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q3 16:16) — (1:16) K.Collins sacked at PHI 42 for -11 yards (B.Johnson). FUMBLES (B.Johnson), RECOVERED by PHI-M.Wheeler at PHI 42. M.Wheeler to PHI 42 for no gain (R.Oben).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) D.Pederson pass intended for C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by P.Ellsworth at NYG 15. P.Ellsworth to NYG 30 for 15 yards (D.Staley).
- New York Giants (Q3 21:13) — (6:13) K.Graham pass intended for P.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by J.Trotter at NYG 13. J.Trotter to NYG 13 for no gain (P.Mitchell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 46:05) — (1:05) K.Graham pass INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at NYG 18. B.Taylor for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 16:16) — (1:16) K.Collins sacked at PHI 42 for -11 yards (B.Johnson). FUMBLES (B.Johnson), RECOVERED by PHI-M.Wheeler at PHI 42. M.Wheeler to PHI 42 for no gain (R.Oben).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 16:24) — (1:24) D.Staley up the middle to PHI 34 for no gain (S.Garnes, R.Phillips). FUMBLES (S.Garnes), RECOVERED by NYG-K.Hamilton at PHI 32. K.Hamilton to PHI 32 for no gain (T.Thomas).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) D.Pederson pass intended for C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by P.Ellsworth at NYG 15. P.Ellsworth to NYG 30 for 15 yards (D.Staley).
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) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.89 total EPA
- D.Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) · 16 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -4.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 34.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.175 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.1% | 63.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.17, New York Giants -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -13.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -12.58 total EPA, 2 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- A. Toomer (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 58:33 · PHI 9 · Score 0-6
(13:33) K.Graham pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 54:07 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q1 51:36 · NYG 25 · Score 2-7
(6:36) D.Pederson pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by J.Sehorn at NYG 4. J.Sehorn to NYG 6 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by NYG-P.Sparks at NYG 0. P.Spar - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 46:05 · PHI 87 · Score 8-7
(1:05) K.Graham pass INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at NYG 18. B.Taylor for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 45:00 · NYG 2 · Score 9-7
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · PHI 18 · Score 9-10
(:10) B.Daluiso 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · PHI 8 · Score 9-13
(15:00) B.Daluiso 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 19:42 · NYG 8 · Score 12-13
(4:42) N.Johnson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 14 · Score 15-13
(15:00) N.Johnson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:37 · PHI 6 · Score 15-16
(12:37) B.Daluiso 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 16-15 in Week 4, 1999 on 1999-10-03.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 15, New York Giants 16 (PHI 15-16 NYG) in Week 4, 1999 on 1999-10-03.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 9, New York Giants 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New York Giants 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 15, New York Giants 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 58:33) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 46:05) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q3 30:00, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q3 19:42, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
K. Graham (New York Giants), 46.9% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.89 total passing EPA. D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 37.5% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -4.25 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +6.02 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.11 EPA): (1:05) K.Graham pass INTERCEPTED by B.Taylor at NYG 18. B.Taylor for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Giants won 16-15 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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