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NFL · Week 14 · December 12, 1999 · 11 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders: 1999 Week 14 Recap

Commanders defeat Cardinals 28–3 in Week 14

Shaquan Davis led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 3–28 Week 14 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 3 6–7
Final 3–28
Washington Commanders 28 8–5 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
3–28
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–21 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Jack Plummer
FantasyHQ MVP
Shaquan Davis
Game date
December 12, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Denzel Boston 1 REC · 43 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Rondale Moore
    Rondale Moore 4 REC · 24 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Hardy 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Shaquan Davis
    Shaquan Davis 38 CAR · 189 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Connell 3 REC · 54 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Centers 4 REC · 38 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 28–3 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–21 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Shaquan Davis
Top passer
Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play
(12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback.
Game date
1999-12-12

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 28–3 on 1999-12-12. Shaquan Davis posted a game-high +5.28 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Arizona Cardinals300003
Washington Commanders71470028

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 13:22TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 50
    Score
    0-6

    (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 10:52XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-7

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 7:42FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    3-7

    (7:42) C.Jacke 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 12:56TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 7
    Score
    3-13

    (12:56) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 12:53XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-14

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:17TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 25
    Score
    3-20

    (:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:11XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-21

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 4:17TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 11
    Score
    3-27

    (4:17) S.Hicks right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:39XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-28

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Shaquan DavisShaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +5.28 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  2. 2Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Hicks · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Mitchell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Shaquan Davis

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Shaquan Davis — WAS · Rushing

Shaquan Davis posted the highest total EPA (+5.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.

Shaquan Davis's top snap (+4.67 EPA): (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.23 EPA): Another player — (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -18.14 total EPA
  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.246+0.068
Offensive success rate30.4%40.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.440+0.021
Rush EPA/play-0.572+0.192
Defensive EPA/play-0.068+0.246
Defensive success rate59.6%69.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.25 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -17.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +7.08 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 (Q1 13:22)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 12:56)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 0:17)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 4:17)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q1 7:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 50 (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 10:52) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) C.Jacke 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:53) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:11) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) S.Hicks right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:39) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — B.Conway kicks 61 yards from WAS 30 to ARI 9. P.Tillman to ARI 27 for 18 yards. PENALTY on ARI-D.McKinley, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ARI 27. [WPA +42.2% · EPA -0.22]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.67]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.23]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) C.Jacke 36 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. PENALTY on WAS-M.Coleman, Leaping, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 19 - No Play. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.56]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) A.Murrell up the middle to WAS 40 for 14 yards (S.Barber). FUMBLES (S.Barber), RECOVERED by WAS-L.Evans at WAS 38. [WPA -7.1% · EPA -2.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 0. Touchback. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.23]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 0:17) — (:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.0% · EPA +4.85]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by T.Knight at ARI 0. Touchback. [WPA +0.3% · EPA -4.74]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.67]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 13:22 · ARI 50 · Score 0-6
    (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 10:52 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
  3. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 7:42 · WAS 13 · Score 3-7
    (7:42) C.Jacke 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
  4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · ARI 7 · Score 3-13
    (12:56) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:53 · ARI 2 · Score 3-14
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · ARI 25 · Score 3-20
    (:17) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · ARI 2 · Score 3-21
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · ARI 11 · Score 3-27
    (4:17) S.Hicks right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · ARI 2 · Score 3-28
    B.Conway extra point 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.
  • Shaquan Davis (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders on 1999-12-12?

The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-3 in Week 14, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 3, Washington Commanders 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:17) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?

Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 38.5% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -18.14 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 47.2% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?

Shaquan Davis (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.28 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.67 EPA): (13:22) S.Davis right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W