Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 33–17 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–20 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Crowell
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:16) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by …
- Game date
- 1999-12-05
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 33–17 on 1999-12-05. G. Crowell posted a game-high +4.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(15:00) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(11:44) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to WAS 5. J.Thrash for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(5:34) G.Frerotte pass to H.Moore for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(1:52) M.Turk punts 52 yards to DET 32, Center-D.Turk. D.Howard for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(:10) J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(13:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(9:48) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(8:16) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by DET-L.Elliss at WAS 11. L.Elliss for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 24
- Score
- 3-0
(15:00) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:44FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 32
- Score
- 3-3
(11:44) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 30
- Score
- 9-3
J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to WAS 5. J.Thrash for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-3
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 23
- Score
- 10-9
(5:34) G.Frerotte pass to H.Moore for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-10
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 84
- Score
- 10-16
(1:52) M.Turk punts 52 yards to DET 32, Center-D.Turk. D.Howard for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 10-20
(:10) J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 39
- Score
- 16-20
(13:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-20
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 18
- Score
- 17-23
(15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 34
- Score
- 17-26
(9:48) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 80
- Score
- 17-32
(8:16) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by DET-L.Elliss at WAS 11. L.Elliss for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-33
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2B. Mitchell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5H. Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7Jamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.10 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
G. Crowell — DET · Receiving
G. Crowell posted the highest total EPA (+4.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
G. Crowell's top snap (+3.94 EPA): (2:00) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to WAS 23 for 66 yards (D.Green).
Biggest single play (-7.51 EPA): Another player — (8:16) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by DET-L.Elliss at WAS 11. L.Elliss for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -19.69 total EPA- G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.379 | -0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.316 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.22 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -7.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -22.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — 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 DET 24 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 32 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q2 6:02) — J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to WAS 5. J.Thrash for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 5:46) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) G.Frerotte pass to H.Moore for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 3:23) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 84 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) M.Turk punts 52 yards to DET 32, Center-D.Turk. D.Howard for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:34) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 39 (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 12:21) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q4 8:16); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 8:09) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to WAS -1. B.Mitchell to WAS 14 for 15 yards (I.Uwaezuoke).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:02) — J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to WAS 5. J.Thrash for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) B.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by R.Rice at DET 43. R.Rice to DET 48 for 5 yards (L.Bowie).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) M.Turk punts 52 yards to DET 32, Center-D.Turk. D.Howard for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by DET-L.Elliss at WAS 11. L.Elliss for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:02) — J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to WAS 5. J.Thrash for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) M.Turk punts 52 yards to DET 32, Center-D.Turk. D.Howard for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · DET 24 · Score 3-0
(15:00) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 11:44 · WAS 32 · Score 3-3
(11:44) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · DET 30 · Score 9-3
J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to WAS 5. J.Thrash for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:46 · DET 2 · Score 10-3
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 5:34 · WAS 23 · Score 10-9
(5:34) G.Frerotte pass to H.Moore for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:23 · WAS 2 · Score 10-10
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · DET 84 · Score 10-16
(1:52) M.Turk punts 52 yards to DET 32, Center-D.Turk. D.Howard for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:34 · WAS 2 · Score 10-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · WAS 27 · Score 10-20
(:10) J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:09 · DET 39 · Score 16-20
(13:09) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:21 · DET 2 · Score 17-20
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 18 · Score 17-23
(15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 9:48 · WAS 34 · Score 17-26
(9:48) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:16 · DET 80 · Score 17-32
(8:16) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by DET-L.Elliss at WAS 11. L.Elliss for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 8:09 · WAS 2 · Score 17-33
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- G. Crowell (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 1999-12-05?
The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 33-17 in Week 13, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Detroit Lions 20; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 13; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Detroit Lions 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:52) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:16) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:44, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -19.69 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions), 56.8% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
G. Crowell (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.94 EPA): (2:00) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to WAS 23 for 66 yards (D.Green)..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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