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

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: 1999 Week 14 Recap

Cowboys defeat Eagles 20–10 in Week 14

D.Pederson led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 10–20 Week 14 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 10 3–11
Final 10–20
Dallas Cowboys 20 7–6 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
10–20
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 3–13 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
T. Aikman
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Pederson
Game date
December 12, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.Pederson 8/12 · 108 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Small 4 REC · 54 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Jells 2 REC · 29 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • D.LaFleur 4 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Aikman 22/46 · 234 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Carter Warren
    Carter Warren 4 REC · 46 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 20–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 3–13 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Pederson
Top passer
T. Aikman
Biggest EPA play
(14:51) D.Pederson up the middle to DAL 30 for -6 yards (L.Lett). FUMBLES (L.Lett), touche…
Game date
1999-12-12

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20–10 on 1999-12-12. D. Pederson posted a game-high +9.15 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles3007010
Dallas Cowboys7670020

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 12:34FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 26
    Score
    3-0

    (12:34) N.Johnson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 8:47TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    3-6

    (8:47) C.Warren left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 4:49XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    3-7

    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 10:23FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 13
    Score
    3-10

    (10:23) E.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 17
    Score
    3-13

    (:04) E.Murray 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 9:44TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 8
    Score
    3-19

    (9:44) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 6:10XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    3-20

    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 8:26TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 25
    Score
    9-20

    (8:26) D.Pederson pass to N.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:41XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    10-20

    N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Pederson · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.15 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Small · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  3. 3D. LaFleur · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.62 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Jells · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Carter WarrenCarter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  7. 7Chris Brazzell IIChris Brazzell II · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Bjornson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 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

D. Pederson — PHI · Passing

D. Pederson posted the highest total EPA (+9.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.

D. Pederson's top snap (-5.69 EPA): (14:51) D.Pederson up the middle to DAL 30 for -6 yards (L.Lett). FUMBLES (L.Lett), touched at DAL 39, RECOVERED by DAL-L.Lett at DAL 44.

Quarterback report card

T. Aikman led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.62 total EPA
  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 22 dropbacks · 31.8% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -12.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.194-0.058
Offensive success rate39.0%36.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.050+0.079
Rush EPA/play-0.515-0.253
Defensive EPA/play+0.058+0.194
Defensive success rate63.8%61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.19 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -6.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -14.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 8:47)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 9:44)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 8:26)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 12:34)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 10:23)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) N.Johnson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) C.Warren left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 4:49) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 13 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) E.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) E.Murray 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 6:10) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) D.Pederson pass to N.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:41) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to DAL 5. K.Mathis to DAL 23 for 18 yards (M.Caldwell). [WPA +54.7% · EPA +0.16]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:33) — (:33) D.McNabb pass intended for C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by D.Hambrick at DAL 22. D.Hambrick to DAL 41 for 19 yards (L.Palelei). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.84]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) T.Aikman pass incomplete to J.Tucker. PENALTY on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at DAL 25 - No Play. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.65]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) D.McNabb scrambles left end to DAL 24 for 21 yards (D.Coakley). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +1.70]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) C.Warren left tackle to PHI 21 for 9 yards (B.Gardner). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.40]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) D.Pederson up the middle to DAL 30 for -6 yards (L.Lett). FUMBLES (L.Lett), touched at DAL 39, RECOVERED by DAL-L.Lett at DAL 44. [WPA -5.3% · EPA -5.69]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:33) — (:33) D.McNabb pass intended for C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by D.Hambrick at DAL 22. D.Hambrick to DAL 41 for 19 yards (L.Palelei). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.84]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 23, RECOVERED by DAL-B.Noble at PHI 23. [WPA -2.3% · EPA -4.25]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) C.Warren left end to PHI 40 for 2 yards (S.Martin). FUMBLES (S.Martin), RECOVERED by PHI-T.Williams at PHI 43. [WPA -2.2% · EPA -4.25]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 12:34 · DAL 26 · Score 3-0
    (12:34) N.Johnson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
  2. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 8:47 · PHI 4 · Score 3-6
    (8:47) C.Warren left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 4:49 · PHI 2 · Score 3-7
    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
  4. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 10:23 · PHI 13 · Score 3-10
    (10:23) E.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
  5. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PHI 17 · Score 3-13
    (:04) E.Murray 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 9:44 · PHI 8 · Score 3-19
    (9:44) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:10 · PHI 2 · Score 3-20
    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:26 · DAL 25 · Score 9-20
    (8:26) D.Pederson pass to N.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:41 · DAL 2 · Score 10-20
    N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on 1999-12-12?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-10 in Week 14, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Dallas Cowboys 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:26) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 12:34, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:23, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 47.8% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.62 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 31.8% completion, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -12.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-5.69 EPA): (14:51) D.Pederson up the middle to DAL 30 for -6 yards (L.Lett). FUMBLES (L.Lett), touched at DAL 39, RECOVERED by DAL-L.Lett at DAL 44..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W