Game story
In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 19–5 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -5.05 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+44.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to TB 5. J.Green to TB 34 for 29 yards (B.Gardner).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2 B. Emanuel · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 3 L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5 C. Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.37 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7 T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Alstott — TB · Receiving
M. Alstott posted the highest total EPA (+4.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.90 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q1 60:00); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 54:20) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) N.Johnson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PHI 85 (Q1 50:29).
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 33 (Q2 38:58) — (8:58) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q2 37:52) — (7:52) M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. Penalty on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Offside, declined..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 17 (Q3 26:01).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to TB 5. J.Green to TB 34 for 29 yards (B.Gardner).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:52) — (8:52) D.Pederson pass intended for D.Jells INTERCEPTED by J.Lynch at PHI 37. J.Lynch to PHI 33 for 4 yards (J.Mayberry).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) T.Dilfer pass intended for Y.Murphy INTERCEPTED by T.Vincent at PHI 19. T.Vincent to PHI 45 for 26 yards (F.Middleton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:29) — (10:29) T.Dilfer pass incomplete to B.Emanuel (A.Harris). PENALTY on PHI-A.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at TB 33 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass to B.Emanuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB87 B.Emanuel slips PHI31 A.Harris tackle on short buttonhook, turns around and scores.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:52) — (8:52) D.Pederson pass intended for D.Jells INTERCEPTED by J.Lynch at PHI 37. J.Lynch to PHI 33 for 4 yards (J.Mayberry).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:01) — (11:01) T.Dilfer pass to M.Alstott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles send blitz up the middle, Dilfer dumps flare pass off to Alstott. PHI31 A.Harris misses tackle at 8 yard line.
Quarterback report card
D.Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) · 20 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -5.05 total EPA
- T.Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 17 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.6% | 31.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.352 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.278 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.7% | 65.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -19.38 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -2.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · PHI 19 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass to B.Emanuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB87 B.Emanuel slips PHI31 A.Harris tackle on short buttonhook, turns around and scores. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 54:20 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 52:28 · TB 21 · Score 7-3
(7:28) N.Johnson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q1 50:29 · PHI 85 · Score 7-5
(5:29) T.Dilfer Aborted. T.Mayberry FUMBLES at TB 15, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Snap sails over TB12 T.Dilfer's head. He chases ball and bats it o - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 38:58 · PHI 33 · Score 10-5
(8:58) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 37:52 · PHI 6 · Score 13-5
(7:52) M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. Penalty on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Offside, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 26:01 · PHI 17 · Score 19-5
(11:01) T.Dilfer pass to M.Alstott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles send blitz up the middle, Dilfer dumps flare pass off to Alstott. PHI31 A.Harris misses tackl
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-5 in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Philadelphia Eagles 5 (TB 19-5 PHI) in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 5; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Philadelphia Eagles 5.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:01) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:28, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 38:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 37:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 60.0% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -5.05 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.2% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +4.16 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.90 EPA): (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).. The biggest win-probability swing was +44.8%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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