Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 17–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Juwan Green
- Top passer
- T. Dilfer
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERE…
- Game date
- 1999-09-12
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–13 on 1999-09-12, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 10–7 halftime lead. Juwan Green posted a game-high +1.99 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Peter at TB 38. C.Peter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(15:00) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
(:22) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
(4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(3:31) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
(13:46) B.Daluiso 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 55
- Score
- 6-0
(12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Peter at TB 38. C.Peter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 7-3
(15:00) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 7-9
(:22) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 98
- Score
- 13-10
(4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-10
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 14-13
(3:31) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 13:46FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 17-13
(13:46) B.Daluiso 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 2M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5D. McDonald · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · -0.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play
- 8W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · -0.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.01 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
Juwan Green — TB · Rushing
Juwan Green posted the highest total EPA (+1.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.
Juwan Green's top snap (-5.56 EPA): (4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.95 EPA): Another player — (12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Peter at TB 38. C.Peter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.59 EPA/play · -19.56 total EPA
- K. Graham (New York Giants) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -8.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.235 | -0.295 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.290 | -0.610 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.550 | -0.213 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.295 | +0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 68.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.23 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 17 drives, -20.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 16 drives, -26.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 55 (Q1 12:50); New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 11:37) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:16) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 98 (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 3:31) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) B.Daluiso 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Peter at TB 38. C.Peter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:59) — (13:59) T.Dilfer pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by P.Ellsworth at TB 29. P.Ellsworth ran ob at TB 24 for 5 yards (J.Diaz).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) E.Zeier pass intended for B.Emanuel INTERCEPTED by P.Sparks at TB 38. P.Sparks to TB 10 for 28 yards (W.Dunn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Peter at TB 38. C.Peter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:59) — (13:59) T.Dilfer pass intended for D.Moore INTERCEPTED by P.Ellsworth at TB 29. P.Ellsworth ran ob at TB 24 for 5 yards (J.Diaz).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for B.Emanuel INTERCEPTED by P.Ellsworth at NYG 49. P.Ellsworth pushed ob at TB 30 for 21 yards (T.Dilfer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 12:50 · NYG 55 · Score 6-0
(12:50) T.Dilfer sacked at TB 38 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Peter at TB 38. C.Peter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 11:37 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 5 · Score 7-3
(15:00) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · NYG 1 · Score 7-9
(:22) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · NYG 2 · Score 7-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 4:19 · NYG 98 · Score 13-10
(4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 3:31 · TB 2 · Score 14-10
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 3:31 · NYG 18 · Score 14-13
(3:31) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 13:46 · TB 18 · Score 17-13
(13:46) B.Daluiso 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Juwan Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 1999-09-12?
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-13 in Week 1, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: New York Giants 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: New York Giants 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: New York Giants 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:22) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 3:31, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.5% completion, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -19.56 total passing EPA. K. Graham (New York Giants), 38.7% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -8.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Juwan Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +1.99 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (-5.56 EPA): (4:19) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by A.Weathers at TB 8. A.Weathers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Now 1-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L
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