Game story
In Week 12 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-28, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +6.18 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Broughton (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: B.Conway kicks 69 yards from WAS 30 to PHI 1. A.Rossum to PHI 25 for 24 yards (C.Buckley).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 2 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.05 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3 B. Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.18 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4 E. Bieniemy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +5.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.17 EPA/play
- 5 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6 L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.93 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Broughton — PHI · Receiving
L. Broughton posted the highest total EPA (+7.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.82 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.17 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (8:02) (Punt formation) Direct snap to E.Bieniemy. E.Bieniemy right guard to WAS 25 for 28 yards (B.Mitchell).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 25 (Q1 52:00) — (7:00) B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. Kick banks in off of the left upright..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounces off FS Dawkins and TE Alexander before Sellers makes the catch.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 38:02) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) N.Johnson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 26:32) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 11:47) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 26 (Q4 2:00); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:52) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (OT 11:53) — (11:53) B.Conway 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 60:00) — B.Conway kicks 69 yards from WAS 30 to PHI 1. A.Rossum to PHI 25 for 24 yards (C.Buckley).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:05) — (:05) B.Conway 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- Washington Commanders (OT 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell to PHI 26 for 20 yards (B.Taylor).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:52) — D.Akers kicks 51 yards from PHI 30 to WAS 19. B.Mitchell to PHI 36 for 45 yards (D.Douglas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) (Punt formation) Direct snap to E.Bieniemy. E.Bieniemy right guard to WAS 25 for 28 yards (B.Mitchell).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 26:32) — (11:32) N.Johnson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounces off FS Dawkins and TE Alexander before Sellers makes the catch.
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.18 total EPA
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.7% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | +0.154 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.222 | -0.025 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 62.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.13, Washington Commanders +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 8 drives, +9.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +10.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- L. Broughton (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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 52:00 · PHI 25 · Score 0-3
(7:00) B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. Kick banks in off of the left upright. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 41:09 · PHI 6 · Score 0-9
(11:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounces off FS Dawkins and TE Alexander before Sellers makes the catch. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 38:02 · PHI 2 · Score 0-10
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 38:02 · WAS 16 · Score 3-10
(8:02) N.Johnson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · PHI 1 · Score 3-16
(15:00) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 26:32 · PHI 2 · Score 3-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 3 · Score 9-17
(15:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:47 · WAS 2 · Score 10-17
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 26 · Score 16-17
(2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — OT 11:53 · PHI 9 · Score 17-20
(11:53) B.Conway 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 in Week 12, 1999 on 1999-11-28.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 17, Washington Commanders 20 (PHI 17-20 WAS) in Week 12, 1999 on 1999-11-28.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q5: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 30:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:00, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 38:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (OT 11:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 62.5% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
L. Broughton (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +7.26 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.17 EPA): (8:02) (Punt formation) Direct snap to E.Bieniemy. E.Bieniemy right guard to WAS 25 for 28 yards (B.Mitchell).. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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