Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 36–35 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 21–26 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kenny Dyson
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (:53) S.McNair up the middle to CIN 15 for 2 yards (M.Bankston).
- Game date
- 1999-09-12
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36–35 on 1999-09-12. Kenny Dyson posted a game-high +10.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 35 |
 Tennessee Titans | 14 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(15:00) S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(13:05) C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
(:42) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(15:00) W.Brice punt is BLOCKED by D.Mitchell, Center-S.Bush, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(14:07) A.Del Greco 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(2:00) K.Carter left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:12) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Defensive Holding, declined.
(15:00) J.Blake pass to W.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to B.Milne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(15:00) D.Pelfrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
(9:26) D.Pelfrey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
(7:56) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.George for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(:12) A.Del Greco 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 13:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 13:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 6-7
(13:05) C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 0:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 7-13
(:42) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 0:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 15:00Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- TEN 88
- Score
- 7-16
(15:00) W.Brice punt is BLOCKED by D.Mitchell, Center-S.Bush, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 32
- Score
- 7-19
(14:07) A.Del Greco 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 7:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 47
- Score
- 7-25
(7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 5:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-26
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 13-26
(2:00) K.Carter left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:55Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 15-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 21-26
(:12) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Defensive Holding, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 17
- Score
- 27-26
(15:00) J.Blake pass to W.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:37Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 29-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to B.Milne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 32-26
(15:00) D.Pelfrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 20
- Score
- 35-26
(9:26) D.Pelfrey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 7:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 17
- Score
- 35-32
(7:56) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.George for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 35-33
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 35-36
(:12) A.Del Greco 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +10.33 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.73 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +8.81 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +7.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5
Delontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 6T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 7E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Kenny Dyson — TEN · Receiving
Kenny Dyson posted the highest total EPA (+10.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
Kenny Dyson's top snap (+5.38 EPA): (7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.45 EPA): Another player — (:53) S.McNair up the middle to CIN 15 for 2 yards (M.Bankston).
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.81 total EPA
- J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 54.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.277 | +0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.481 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.6% | 52.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.14, Tennessee Titans +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.14 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +15.47 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +7.96 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 13:05) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 5:29) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:05) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–12. Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 88 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) W.Brice punt is BLOCKED by D.Mitchell, Center-S.Bush, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) A.Del Greco 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 47 (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 5:32) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) K.Carter left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q2 1:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Defensive Holding, declined..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 8–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 17 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Blake pass to W.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q3 10:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to B.Milne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Pelfrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) D.Pelfrey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.George for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 4:30) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) A.Del Greco 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — W.Brice kicks 53 yards from CIN 30 to TEN 17. J.Kent to TEN 30 for 13 yards (L.Wright).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) A.Smith pass incomplete to C.Pickens (S.Rolle).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:53) — (:53) S.McNair up the middle to CIN 15 for 2 yards (M.Bankston).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) S.McNair pass intended for K.Dyson INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 37. R.Heath to CIN 42 for 5 yards (L.Neal).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) E.George left tackle to CIN 35 for 1 yard (A.Hawkins). FUMBLES (A.Hawkins), touched at CIN 35, RECOVERED by CIN-S.Foley at CIN 36.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:53) — (:53) S.McNair up the middle to CIN 15 for 2 yards (M.Bankston).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) E.George left tackle to CIN 35 for 1 yard (A.Hawkins). FUMBLES (A.Hawkins), touched at CIN 35, RECOVERED by CIN-S.Foley at CIN 36.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) S.McNair sacked at TEN 26 for -6 yards (T.Spikes). FUMBLES (T.Spikes), RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at TEN 26.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
(15:00) S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 13:05 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · TEN 1 · Score 6-7
(13:05) C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:29 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · CIN 13 · Score 7-13
(:42) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 0:05 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q2 15:00 · TEN 88 · Score 7-16
(15:00) W.Brice punt is BLOCKED by D.Mitchell, Center-S.Bush, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 14:07 · CIN 32 · Score 7-19
(14:07) A.Del Greco 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 7:03 · CIN 47 · Score 7-25
(7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 5:32 · CIN 2 · Score 7-26
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · TEN 2 · Score 13-26
(2:00) K.Carter left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q2 1:55 · TEN 2 · Score 15-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to W.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · TEN 3 · Score 21-26
(:12) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Defensive Holding, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · TEN 17 · Score 27-26
(15:00) J.Blake pass to W.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 10:37 · TEN 2 · Score 29-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Blake pass to B.Milne is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 15 · Score 32-26
(15:00) D.Pelfrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:26 · TEN 20 · Score 35-26
(9:26) D.Pelfrey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · CIN 17 · Score 35-32
(7:56) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.George for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · CIN 2 · Score 35-33
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · CIN 15 · Score 35-36
(:12) A.Del Greco 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kenny Dyson (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans on 1999-09-12?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-35 in Week 1, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Tennessee Titans 12; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 8, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 35, Tennessee Titans 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:05) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:42) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:03) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:56) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:26, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 56.8% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.81 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Kenny Dyson (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.38 EPA): (7:03) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tennessee Titans won 36-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 0-1 L
Tennessee Titans
Now 1-0 W
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