Lions 19–23 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 23–19 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 7–16 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Sloan
Top passer: G. Frerotte
Biggest EPA play: (6:39) M.Pittman up the middle to ARI 33 for no gain (L.Elliss). FUMBLES (L.Elliss), RECOV…
Game date: 1999-11-14

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 23–19 on 1999-11-14. D. Sloan posted a game-high +6.99 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	7	0	6	6	0	19
Arizona Cardinals	3	13	7	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

ARI 7

+1ARI 2

+3DET 18

+3DET 17

+3DET 31

DET 58

ARI 77

DET 67

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:46TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
6-0
(13:46) G.Frerotte pass to D.Sloan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:44XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:44FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 18
Score
7-3
(10:44) C.Jacke 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
7-9
(15:00) M.Bates left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:18XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-10
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:57FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 17
Score
7-13
(5:57) C.Jacke 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:04FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 31
Score
7-16
(:04) C.Jacke 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:21TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 58
Score
7-22
(11:21) M.Pittman left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:11XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-23
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:11TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 77
Score
13-23
(11:11) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-A.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:39TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 67
Score
19-23
(6:39) M.Pittman up the middle to ARI 33 for no gain (L.Elliss). FUMBLES (L.Elliss), RECOVERED by DET-T.Fair at ARI 35. T.Fair for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
2J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
3G. Frerotte · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.92 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
5G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
7Michael Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8M. Bates · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 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

D. Sloan — DET · Receiving

D. Sloan posted the highest total EPA (+6.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

D. Sloan's top snap (+2.58 EPA): (8:39) G.Frerotte pass to D.Sloan to DET 39 for 25 yards (K.Lassiter, T.Bennett).

Biggest single play (-7.62 EPA): Another player — (6:39) M.Pittman up the middle to ARI 33 for no gain (L.Elliss). FUMBLES (L.Elliss), RECOVERED by DET-T.Fair at ARI 35. T.Fair for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

G. Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.92 total EPA
Dyami Brown (Arizona Cardinals) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.068	-0.045
Offensive success rate	31.0%	42.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.080	+0.008
Rush EPA/play	-0.330	-0.204
Defensive EPA/play	+0.045	+0.068
Defensive success rate	57.8%	69.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.07, Arizona Cardinals -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -4.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -5.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q1 13:46)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q3 11:21)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q3 11:11)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 6:39)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q1 10:44)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 5:57)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 0:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) G.Frerotte pass to D.Sloan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 10:44) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) C.Jacke 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Bates left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 13:18) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q2 5:57) — (5:57) C.Jacke 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 31 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) C.Jacke 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 58 (Q3 11:21) — (11:21) M.Pittman left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 11:11) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 77 (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-A.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 67 (Q4 6:39).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to ARI 5. M.Bates to ARI 26 for 21 yards (C.Brown, I.Uwaezuoke). DET-R.Jordan was injured during the play. [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.49]
Detroit Lions (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) G.Frerotte pass incomplete to G.Crowell. [WPA -37.2% · EPA -2.49]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) M.Pittman up the middle to ARI 33 for no gain (L.Elliss). FUMBLES (L.Elliss), RECOVERED by DET-T.Fair at ARI 35. T.Fair for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.3% · EPA -7.62]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Brown pass to M.Pittman pushed ob at DET 3 for 46 yards (B.Westbrook). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +3.66]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton to ARI 3 for 46 yards (T.Knight). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.75]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) M.Pittman up the middle to ARI 33 for no gain (L.Elliss). FUMBLES (L.Elliss), RECOVERED by DET-T.Fair at ARI 35. T.Fair for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.3% · EPA -7.62]
Detroit Lions (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-A.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +6.88]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:21) — (11:21) M.Pittman left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +4.90]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton to ARI 3 for 46 yards (T.Knight). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:46 · ARI 7 · Score 6-0
(13:46) G.Frerotte pass to D.Sloan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:44 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 10:44 · DET 18 · Score 7-3
(10:44) C.Jacke 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 3 · Score 7-9
(15:00) M.Bates left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:18 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:57 · DET 17 · Score 7-13
(5:57) C.Jacke 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 31 · Score 7-16
(:04) C.Jacke 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 11:21 · DET 58 · Score 7-22
(11:21) M.Pittman left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 11:11 · DET 2 · Score 7-23
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:11 · ARI 77 · Score 13-23
(11:11) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-A.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · DET 67 · Score 19-23
(6:39) M.Pittman up the middle to ARI 33 for no gain (L.Elliss). FUMBLES (L.Elliss), RECOVERED by DET-T.Fair at ARI 35. T.Fair for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
D. Sloan (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals on 1999-11-14?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 23-19 in Week 10, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Arizona Cardinals 13; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Detroit Lions 19, Arizona Cardinals 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:39) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:44, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:57, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions), 49.0% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.92 total passing EPA. Dyami Brown (Arizona Cardinals), 45.7% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

D. Sloan (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.58 EPA): (8:39) G.Frerotte pass to D.Sloan to DET 39 for 25 yards (K.Lassiter, T.Bennett)..

Was Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Arizona Cardinals won 23-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W

Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals: 1999 Week 10 Recap

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