Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 35–27 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–28 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Harbaugh
- Top passer
- Jacolby George
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:40) J.George pass intended for A.Glover INTERCEPTED by M.Dumas at SD 25. M.Dumas to MI…
- Game date
- 1999-11-28
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–27 on 1999-11-28. J. Harbaugh posted a game-high +9.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 27 | |
| 0 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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J. Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.93 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 2
K. Bynum · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play - 3
C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4
Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 5
Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.09 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 6

Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 7

Joe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 8
L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 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
J. Harbaugh — LAC · Passing
J. Harbaugh posted the highest total EPA (+9.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
J. Harbaugh's top snap (+6.83 EPA): (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass to K.Bynum for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.41 EPA): Another player — (14:40) J.George pass intended for A.Glover INTERCEPTED by M.Dumas at SD 25. M.Dumas to MIN 7 for 68 yards (A.Glover).
Quarterback report card
Jacolby George led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.09 total EPA
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.121 | +0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.8% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.275 | +0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.329 | +0.151 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 44.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.12, Minnesota Vikings +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.12 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +9.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +13.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) T.Stephens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:34) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 28–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass to R.Moss for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 14:55) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) J.George pass to J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 9:13) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) J.George pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:55) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) L.Hoard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 3:44) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass to K.Bynum for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 14:40) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) T.Stephens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:33) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) J.George pass to C.Carter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea flicker MIN 26 to MIN 3; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 4:10) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 66 yards from SD 30 to MIN 4. R.Tate to MIN 29 for 25 yards (J.Reeves).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) J.Harbaugh pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by R.Griffith at MIN 2. R.Griffith to MIN 2 for no gain (F.Jones). SD-F.Jones was injured during the play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass to R.Moss for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) T.Stephens left guard to SD 36 for -2 yards (K.Wong). FUMBLES (K.Wong), RECOVERED by MIN-K.Wong at SD 31. K.Wong to SD 27 for 4 yards (J.Jackson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss to SD 33 for 60 yards (M.Dumas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:40) — (14:40) J.George pass intended for A.Glover INTERCEPTED by M.Dumas at SD 25. M.Dumas to MIN 7 for 68 yards (A.Glover).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass to K.Bynum for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) T.Stephens left guard to SD 36 for -2 yards (K.Wong). FUMBLES (K.Wong), RECOVERED by MIN-K.Wong at SD 31. K.Wong to SD 27 for 4 yards (J.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) J.Harbaugh FUMBLES (Aborted) at SD 33, RECOVERED by MIN-T.Williams at SD 31.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 12:06 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
(12:06) T.Stephens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:34 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LAC 34 · Score 7-6
(15:00) J.George pass to R.Moss for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:31 · LAC 5 · Score 7-13
(11:31) J.George pass to J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:13 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:22 · LAC 4 · Score 7-20
(7:22) J.George pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:55 · LAC 2 · Score 7-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:47 · LAC 4 · Score 7-27
(3:47) L.Hoard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:44 · LAC 2 · Score 7-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · MIN 80 · Score 13-28
(15:00) J.Harbaugh pass to K.Bynum for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 14:40 · MIN 2 · Score 14-28
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:36 · MIN 1 · Score 20-28
(11:36) T.Stephens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:33 · MIN 2 · Score 21-28
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:28 · MIN 22 · Score 24-28
(9:28) J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:40 · LAC 34 · Score 24-34
(7:40) J.George pass to C.Carter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea flicker MIN 26 to MIN 3
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:10 · LAC 2 · Score 24-35
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:34 · MIN 22 · Score 27-35
(13:34) J.Carney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
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.
- J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings on 1999-11-28?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-27 in Week 12, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Minnesota Vikings 28; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Minnesota Vikings 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:40) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:28, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 63.6% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.09 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.0% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+6.83 EPA): (15:00) J.Harbaugh pass to K.Bynum for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W