Vikings 17–14 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 17–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 17–7 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Cunningham
Top passer: R. Cunningham
Biggest EPA play: M.Berger kicks 74 yards from MIN 30 to ATL -4. T.Dwight to ATL 17 for 21 yards (R.Griffith…
Game date: 1999-09-12

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 17–14 on 1999-09-12. R. Cunningham posted a game-high +15.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q4	—	—	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	17	0	0	0	0	17
Atlanta Falcons	7	7	0	0	0	14

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3ATL 18

MIN 23

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:54TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
6-0
(13:54) R.Cunningham pass to C.Carter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:54XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:31FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
10-0
(11:31) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
16-0
(2:00) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:56TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 23
Score
17-6
(:56) C.Chandler pass to C.Calloway for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
17-13
(15:00) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:18XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Cunningham · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.72 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +10.58 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
4C. Calloway · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
5A. Glover · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
6L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
7O. Santiago · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 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

R. Cunningham — MIN · Passing

R. Cunningham posted the highest total EPA (+15.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

R. Cunningham's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (13:54) R.Cunningham pass incomplete to R.Moss. PENALTY on ATL-R.Buchanan, Defensive Pass Interference, 52 yards, enforced at MIN 42 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-4.33 EPA): Another player — M.Berger kicks 74 yards from MIN 30 to ATL -4. T.Dwight to ATL 17 for 21 yards (R.Griffith). FUMBLES (R.Griffith), RECOVERED by MIN-M.Berger at ATL 21.

Quarterback report card

R. Cunningham led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +15.72 total EPA
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.011	-0.063
Offensive success rate	38.7%	41.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.412	+0.249
Rush EPA/play	-0.279	-0.232
Defensive EPA/play	+0.063	-0.011
Defensive success rate	58.7%	61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -4.74 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +1.02 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 13:54)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 2:00)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 0:56)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 11:31)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 13:54) — (13:54) R.Cunningham pass to C.Carter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 13:54) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:48) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) C.Chandler pass to C.Calloway for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:43) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:18) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 78 yards from MIN 30 to ATL -8. T.Dwight to ATL 19 for 27 yards (J.Mills). [WPA +54.2% · EPA -0.09]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) G.Anderson 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -3.41]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski. [WPA -19.7% · EPA -3.17]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) C.Chandler pass to O.Santiago to MIN 34 for 46 yards (O.Thomas, E.McDaniel). Penalty on MIN, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +3.02]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) R.Cunningham pass to A.Glover to ATL 20 for 22 yards (C.Sauer). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:54) — M.Berger kicks 74 yards from MIN 30 to ATL -4. T.Dwight to ATL 17 for 21 yards (R.Griffith). FUMBLES (R.Griffith), RECOVERED by MIN-M.Berger at ATL 21. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.33]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) C.Chandler sacked at ATL 32 for -6 yards (D.Rudd). FUMBLES (D.Rudd), RECOVERED by MIN-E.McDaniel at ATL 29. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.18]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is BLOCKED (S.Dronett), Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by ATL-M.Carter at ATL 16. M.Carter to ATL 19 for 3 yards. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.77]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:54) — (13:54) R.Cunningham pass incomplete to R.Moss. PENALTY on ATL-R.Buchanan, Defensive Pass Interference, 52 yards, enforced at MIN 42 - No Play. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.76]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:54 · ATL 2 · Score 6-0
(13:54) R.Cunningham pass to C.Carter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:54 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 11:31 · ATL 18 · Score 10-0
(11:31) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ATL 1 · Score 16-0
(2:00) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · ATL 2 · Score 17-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · MIN 23 · Score 17-6
(:56) C.Chandler pass to C.Calloway for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · MIN 2 · Score 17-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 1 · Score 17-13
(15:00) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:18 · MIN 2 · Score 17-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Schreiber, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons on 1999-09-12?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 17-14 in Week 1, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q2: Minnesota Vikings 17, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Atlanta Falcons 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings), 59.5% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +15.72 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 48.6% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.58 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (13:54) R.Cunningham pass incomplete to R.Moss. PENALTY on ATL-R.Buchanan, Defensive Pass Interference, 52 yards, enforced at MIN 42 - No Play..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Now 1-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Now 0-1 L

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