Game story
In Week 6 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-17, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +3.16 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: C.Hentrich kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to NO 3. D.Philyaw to NO 26 for 23 yards (D.Sidney).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
| New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2 E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 S. Slutzker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 6 B. Bech · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 7 L. Neal · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 L. Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Cleeland — NO · Receiving
C. Cleeland posted the highest total EPA (+7.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.75 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, enforced at NO 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — 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 Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q2 37:03) — (7:03) B.Tolliver pass to S.Slutzker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 34:27) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 22:58) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 24 (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 17–8. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to K.Dyson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 10:08) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 1 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) A.Del Greco 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 68 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:40) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 60:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to NO 3. D.Philyaw to NO 26 for 23 yards (D.Sidney).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, enforced at NO 10.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 43:58) — (13:58) B.Tolliver FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 33, RECOVERED by TEN-J.Bowden at NO 28. J.Bowden to NO 18 for 10 yards. PENALTY on TEN-J.Bowden, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NO 18.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:25) — (12:25) N.O'Donnell sacked at NO 29 for -11 yards (T.Wilson). FUMBLES (T.Wilson), RECOVERED by NO-L.Glover at NO 29. L.Glover to NO 31 for 2 yards (J.Runyan). Penalty on TEN, Offensive Holding, declin
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, enforced at NO 10.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 43:58) — (13:58) B.Tolliver FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 33, RECOVERED by TEN-J.Bowden at NO 28. J.Bowden to NO 18 for 10 yards. PENALTY on TEN-J.Bowden, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NO 18.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass to E.Kennison ran ob at NO 19 for 15 yards.
Quarterback report card
B.Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA
- N.O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -9.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.243 | +0.055 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.899 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.13, New Orleans Saints -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -16.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -11.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans 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.
- C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) 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 Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 50:21 · TEN 5 · Score 0-3
(5:21) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 37:03 · TEN 10 · Score 0-9
(7:03) B.Tolliver pass to S.Slutzker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 34:27 · TEN 2 · Score 0-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · NO 4 · Score 6-10
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 22:58 · NO 2 · Score 7-10
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 17:55 · TEN 24 · Score 7-13
(2:55) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 11 · Score 13-13
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to K.Dyson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 10:08 · NO 2 · Score 14-13
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 5:12 · NO 1 · Score 17-13
(5:12) A.Del Greco 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · TEN 68 · Score 23-13
(2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:40 · NO 2 · Score 24-13
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · TEN 4 · Score 24-19
(:49) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 0:45 · TEN 2 · Score 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 24-21 in Week 6, 1999 on 1999-10-17.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 24, New Orleans Saints 21 (TEN 24-21 NO) in Week 6, 1999 on 1999-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 17, New Orleans Saints 8; Final: Tennessee Titans 24, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 37:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 30:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:49) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 50:21, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 17:55, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 51.9% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 44.4% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -9.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +7.84 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.75 EPA): (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, e. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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