Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 20–17 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 3–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Broughton
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:02) (Punt formation) Direct snap to E.Bieniemy. E.Bieniemy right guard to WAS 25 for 2…
- Game date
- 1999-11-28
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20–17 on 1999-11-28. L. Broughton posted a game-high +7.26 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play - 2
D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.05 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 3

Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.18 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 4
E. Bieniemy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +5.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.17 EPA/play - 5
D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 6
L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 7
D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 8
M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.93 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
L. Broughton — PHI · Receiving
L. Broughton posted the highest total EPA (+7.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.82 EPA per play.
L. Broughton's top snap (+4.29 EPA): (2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone.
Biggest single play (+5.17 EPA): Another player — (8:02) (Punt formation) Direct snap to E.Bieniemy. E.Bieniemy right guard to WAS 25 for 28 yards (B.Mitchell).
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.18 total EPA
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.7% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | +0.154 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.222 | -0.025 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 62.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.13, Washington Commanders +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.13 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 8 drives, +9.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +10.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Field goals
Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 25 (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. Kick banks in off of the left upright..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounces off FS Dawkins and TE Alexander before Sellers makes the catch.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 8:02) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) N.Johnson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 11:32) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 11:47) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 26 (Q4 2:00); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:52) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..
Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (OT 11:53) — (11:53) B.Conway 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — B.Conway kicks 69 yards from WAS 30 to PHI 1. A.Rossum to PHI 25 for 24 yards (C.Buckley).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:05) — (:05) B.Conway 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- Washington Commanders (OT 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell to PHI 26 for 20 yards (B.Taylor).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:52) — D.Akers kicks 51 yards from PHI 30 to WAS 19. B.Mitchell to PHI 36 for 45 yards (D.Douglas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) (Punt formation) Direct snap to E.Bieniemy. E.Bieniemy right guard to WAS 25 for 28 yards (B.Mitchell).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) N.Johnson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounces off FS Dawkins and TE Alexander before Sellers makes the catch.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 7:00 · PHI 25 · Score 0-3
(7:00) B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. Kick banks in off of the left upright.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · PHI 6 · Score 0-9
(11:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounces off FS Dawkins and TE Alexander before Sellers makes the catch.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 8:02 · PHI 2 · Score 0-10
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 8:02 · WAS 16 · Score 3-10
(8:02) N.Johnson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · PHI 1 · Score 3-16
(15:00) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:32 · PHI 2 · Score 3-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 3 · Score 9-17
(15:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:47 · WAS 2 · Score 10-17
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 26 · Score 16-17
(2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — OT 11:53 · PHI 9 · Score 17-20
(11:53) B.Conway 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Broughton (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 1999-11-28?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 in Week 12, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q5: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:00, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (OT 11:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 62.5% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
L. Broughton (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.29 EPA): (2:00) D.McNabb pass to L.Broughton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb throws to Broughton across the middle who runs over Evans on his way to the end zone..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W