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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 1999 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams: 1999 Week 12 Recap

Rams defeat Saints 43–12 in Week 12

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 12–43 Week 12 finish.

New Orleans Saints 12 2–9
Final 12–43
Los Angeles Rams 43 8–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
12–43
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 12–15 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
B. Hobert
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
November 28, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • A.Hastings 9 REC · 113 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cleeland 5 REC · 62 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Hobert 1 CAR · 1 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 5 REC · 87 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner 15/31 · 195 YDS · 2 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 20 CAR · 104 YDS · 2 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 43–12 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 12–15 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
B. Hobert
Biggest EPA play
(6:36) B.Hobert pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by C.Clemons at NO 42. C.Clemons …
Game date
1999-11-28

Game summary

The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 43–12 on 1999-11-28. T. Holt posted a game-high +8.92 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints3900012
LA78721043

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 25
    Score
    0-6

    (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-F.Weary, Defensive Holding, declined.

  2. LALA
    Q1 13:58XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-7

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  3. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 10:16FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 32
    Score
    3-7

    (10:16) D.Brien 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 24
    Score
    6-7

    (15:00) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 13:17FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 27
    Score
    9-7

    (13:17) D.Brien 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  6. LALA
    Q2 9:08TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    9-13

    (9:08) M.Faulk right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 7:15Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    9-15

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:11FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 17
    Score
    12-15

    (:11) D.Brien 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  9. LALA
    Q3 7:19TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    12-21

    (7:19) M.Faulk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 3:08XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    12-22

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  11. LALA
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 3
    Score
    12-28

    (15:00) R.Holcombe left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q4 12:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    12-29

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  13. LALA
    Q4 10:08TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 20
    Score
    12-35

    (10:08) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q4 6:36XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    12-36

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  15. LALA
    Q4 1:18TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    12-42

    (1:18) J.Hodgins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. LALA
    Q4 1:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    12-43

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  2. 2Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +8.54 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +7.35 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Hastings · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Holcombe · LA · Rushing · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Hodgins · LA · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 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

T. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+8.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.49 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-F.Weary, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.47 EPA): Another player — (6:36) B.Hobert pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by C.Clemons at NO 42. C.Clemons to NO 42 for no gain. Lateral to D.McCleon to NO 28 for 14 yards (J.Fontenot).

Quarterback report card

B. Hobert led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.24 total EPA
  • Kade Warner (LA) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +8.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.055+0.302
Offensive success rate39.4%56.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.027+0.246
Rush EPA/play-0.136+0.444
Defensive EPA/play-0.302+0.055
Defensive success rate43.8%60.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.06 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.30 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, +24.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -5.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 9:08)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 7:19)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 10:08)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 1:18)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q1 10:16)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 13:17)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 0:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–3. LA found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-F.Weary, Defensive Holding, declined.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 13:58) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) D.Brien 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–8. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) D.Brien 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; LA found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) M.Faulk right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q2 7:15) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) D.Brien 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 7:19) — (7:19) M.Faulk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 3:08) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 21–0. LA found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Holcombe left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 12:15) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; LA found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 6:36) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; LA found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) J.Hodgins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:14) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 15:00) — D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to STL 6. T.Horne pushed ob at NO 30 for 64 yards (J.Cherry). [WPA +63.3% · EPA +2.97]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.89]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) B.Hobert pass to L.Smith to STL 32 for 26 yards (B.Jenkins). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.76]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) B.Hobert pass to A.Hastings to STL 31 for 29 yards (D.Bush). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.85]
  • LA (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) K.Warner pass incomplete to I.Bruce. PENALTY on NO-A.Ambrose, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at NO 49 - No Play. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.18]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) B.Hobert pass intended for E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by C.Clemons at NO 42. C.Clemons to NO 42 for no gain. Lateral to D.McCleon to NO 28 for 14 yards (J.Fontenot). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.47]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.89]
  • LA (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-F.Weary, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.54]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) B.Hobert pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at STL 24. D.McCleon to STL 24 for no gain (A.Hastings). [WPA -2.7% · EPA -3.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · NO 25 · Score 0-6
    (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-F.Weary, Defensive Holding, declined.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 13:58 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  3. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:16 · LA 32 · Score 3-7
    (10:16) D.Brien 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  4. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · LA 24 · Score 6-7
    (15:00) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  5. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:17 · LA 27 · Score 9-7
    (13:17) D.Brien 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 9:08 · NO 1 · Score 9-13
    (9:08) M.Faulk right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA Safety (+2) — Q2 7:15 · NO 2 · Score 9-15
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Faulk rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  8. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · LA 17 · Score 12-15
    (:11) D.Brien 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:19 · NO 6 · Score 12-21
    (7:19) M.Faulk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q3 3:08 · NO 2 · Score 12-22
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 3 · Score 12-28
    (15:00) R.Holcombe left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · NO 2 · Score 12-29
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · NO 20 · Score 12-35
    (10:08) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:36 · NO 2 · Score 12-36
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  15. LA TD (+6) — Q4 1:18 · NO 1 · Score 12-42
    (1:18) J.Hodgins left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · NO 2 · Score 12-43
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs LA on 1999-11-28?

The LA beat the New Orleans Saints 43-12 in Week 12, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, LA 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 9, LA 8; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, LA 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, LA 21; Final: New Orleans Saints 12, LA 43.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:08) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:19) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:08) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:18) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:16, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:17, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints), 48.9% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 48.4% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +8.54 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs LA?

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (15:00) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-F.Weary, Defensive Holding, declined..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

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