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NFL · Week 15 · December 19, 1999 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 1999 Week 15 Recap

Eagles defeat Patriots 24–9 in Week 15

D.Jells led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 9–24 Week 15 finish.

New England Patriots 9 7–7
Final 9–24
Philadelphia Eagles 24 4–11 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
9–24
Halftime
New England Patriots 6–17 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Jells
Game date
December 19, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown 5 REC · 105 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Ellison 4 REC · 50 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Coates 2 REC · 42 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.Jells 1 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyron Smith
    Tyron Smith 1 REC · 14 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Noah Brown
    Noah Brown 3 REC · 60 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 24–9 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 6–17 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Jells
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play
(3:28) D.Bledsoe pass INTERCEPTED by A.Harris at PHI 5. A.Harris to NE 11 for 84 yards (T.…
Game date
1999-12-19

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 24–9 on 1999-12-19. D. Jells posted a game-high +5.34 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
New England Patriots063009
Philadelphia Eagles10770024

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 14:49FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 25
    Score
    0-3

    (14:49) N.Johnson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 3:42TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 50
    Score
    0-9

    (3:42) K.Detmer pass to T.Small for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 3:34XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    3-10

    (15:00) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 6:55FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 25
    Score
    6-10

    (6:55) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 3:28TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 11
    Score
    6-16

    (3:28) K.Detmer pass to T.Small for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 3:02XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    6-17

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

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 13:27FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 28
    Score
    9-17

    (13:27) A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 2:30TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 44
    Score
    9-23

    (2:30) K.Detmer pass to D.Jells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 1:08XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    9-24

    D.Akers 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. Jells · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.34 EPA/play
  2. 2Trent BrownTrent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Ellison · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Coates · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyron SmithTyron Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Warren · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  7. 7Noah BrownNoah Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8V. Brisby · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 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. Jells — PHI · Receiving

D. Jells posted the highest total EPA (+5.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.34 EPA per play.

D. Jells's top snap (+5.34 EPA): (2:30) K.Detmer pass to D.Jells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): Another player — (3:28) D.Bledsoe pass INTERCEPTED by A.Harris at PHI 5. A.Harris to NE 11 for 84 yards (T.Glenn). FUMBLES (T.Glenn), recovered by PHI-B.Dawkins at NE 11.

Quarterback report card

D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 59 dropbacks · 39.0% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -22.58 total EPA
  • K. Detmer (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.282-0.182
Offensive success rate39.3%27.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.442-0.105
Rush EPA/play-0.190-0.289
Defensive EPA/play+0.182+0.282
Defensive success rate72.6%60.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.18 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 19 drives, -30.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 19 drives, -17.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 3:42)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 3:28)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 2:30)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 14:49)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 6:55)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q3 13:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q1 14:49) — (14:49) N.Johnson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 50 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) K.Detmer pass to T.Small for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 3:34) — N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 25 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) K.Detmer pass to T.Small for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 3:02) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 44 (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) K.Detmer pass to D.Jells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 1:08) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — D.Akers kicks 67 yards from PHI 30 to NE 3. T.Simmons to NE 24 for 21 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PHI-M.Caldwell at NE 24. [WPA +34.8% · EPA -4.04]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) D.Bledsoe pass INTERCEPTED by A.Harris at PHI 5. A.Harris to NE 11 for 84 yards (T.Glenn). FUMBLES (T.Glenn), recovered by PHI-B.Dawkins at NE 11. [WPA -24.8% · EPA -7.70]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 3:41) — A.Vinatieri kicks 60 yards from NE 30 to PHI 10. A.Rossum to PHI 28 for 18 yards (M.Moore). FUMBLES (M.Moore), RECOVERED by NE-T.Brown at PHI 28. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -3.54]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass intended for S.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by J.Trotter at PHI 20. J.Trotter to 50 for 30 yards (D.Bledsoe). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.03]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) K.Detmer pass intended for D.Staley INTERCEPTED by T.Bruschi at PHI 21. T.Bruschi to PHI 20 for 1 yard (D.Brzezinski). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) D.Bledsoe pass INTERCEPTED by A.Harris at PHI 5. A.Harris to NE 11 for 84 yards (T.Glenn). FUMBLES (T.Glenn), recovered by PHI-B.Dawkins at NE 11. [WPA -24.8% · EPA -7.70]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) K.Detmer pass to D.Jells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +5.34]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass intended for S.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by J.Trotter at PHI 20. J.Trotter to 50 for 30 yards (D.Bledsoe). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.03]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 36 for 0 yards (T.Williams). FUMBLES (T.Williams), RECOVERED by PHI-S.Martin at NE 37. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 14:49 · NE 25 · Score 0-3
    (14:49) N.Johnson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · NE 50 · Score 0-9
    (3:42) K.Detmer pass to T.Small for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 3:34 · NE 2 · Score 0-10
    N.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
  4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · PHI 5 · Score 3-10
    (15:00) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
  5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 6:55 · PHI 25 · Score 6-10
    (6:55) A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 3:28 · NE 11 · Score 6-16
    (3:28) K.Detmer pass to T.Small for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 3:02 · NE 2 · Score 6-17
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
  8. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 13:27 · PHI 28 · Score 9-17
    (13:27) A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 2:30 · NE 44 · Score 9-23
    (2:30) K.Detmer pass to D.Jells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:08 · NE 2 · Score 9-24
    D.Akers 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles on 1999-12-19?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 24-9 in Week 15, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: New England Patriots 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: New England Patriots 9, Philadelphia Eagles 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:42) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:28) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:30) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 14:49, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 13:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 39.0% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -22.58 total passing EPA. K. Detmer (Philadelphia Eagles), 34.5% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. Jells (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+5.34 EPA): (2:30) K.Detmer pass to D.Jells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W