Steelers 19–35 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

M. Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 41.8% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.41 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.2% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.01 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 35–19 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 13–21 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Gonzalez
Top passer: Max Tomczak
Biggest EPA play: (2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 1999-12-18

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–19 on 1999-12-18. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +7.75 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	10	3	0	6	0	19
Kansas City Chiefs	7	14	7	7	0	35

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

KC 12

+1KC 2

PIT 15

+3KC 24

KC 77

+3KC 28

PIT 82

PIT 10

KC 11

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 12
Score
6-0
(15:00) M.Tomczak pass to T.Edwards for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:10XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:10TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
7-6
(11:10) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
7-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:43FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 24
Score
10-7
(8:43) K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 11:09TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 77
Score
10-13
(11:09) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at PIT 28. D.Edwards for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:16XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
10-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
10-20
(9:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:17XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
10-21
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:08FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 28
Score
13-21
(:08) K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:28TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 82
Score
13-27
(2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:29XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
13-28
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 10
Score
13-34
(2:00) B.Morris up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
13-35
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:40TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 11
Score
19-35
(:40) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
2B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
3Darius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.90 EPA/play
4B. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.01 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
7R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8J. Witman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 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

T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving

T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+7.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.

T. Gonzalez's top snap (+2.33 EPA): (11:10) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.90 EPA): Another player — (2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Max Tomczak led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 55 dropbacks · 41.8% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.41 total EPA
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 23 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.031	+0.144
Offensive success rate	43.8%	44.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.098	+0.088
Rush EPA/play	-0.095	+0.281
Defensive EPA/play	-0.144	+0.031
Defensive success rate	55.8%	56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.14 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +11.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -3.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 11:10)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 11:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 9:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 2:28)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 0:40)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q1 8:43)
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 12 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) M.Tomczak pass to T.Edwards for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 11:10) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:43) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 77 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at PIT 28. D.Edwards for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 10:16) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:17) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 82 (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 1:29) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) B.Morris up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:56) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 58 yards from KC 30 to PIT 12. R.Huntley to PIT 37 for 25 yards (L.Atkins). [WPA +45.5% · EPA +1.05]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at PIT 28. D.Edwards for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -5.77]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) R.Huntley left tackle to KC 28 for 15 yards (J.Woods). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +1.63]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +5.90]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) T.Richardson left end to PIT 35 for 25 yards (D.Townsend). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +5.90]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at PIT 28. D.Edwards for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -5.77]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:12) — (13:12) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by E.Warfield at KC 0. Touchback. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 09:28.) [WPA -5.8% · EPA -4.86]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at KC 35. D.Edwards to KC 39 for 4 yards (R.Duffy). [WPA -4.0% · EPA -4.74]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · KC 12 · Score 6-0
(15:00) M.Tomczak pass to T.Edwards for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 11:10 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 11:10 · PIT 15 · Score 7-6
(11:10) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:43 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 8:43 · KC 24 · Score 10-7
(8:43) K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · KC 77 · Score 10-13
(11:09) M.Tomczak pass INTERCEPTED by D.Edwards at PIT 28. D.Edwards for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · PIT 2 · Score 10-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 9:00 · PIT 2 · Score 10-20
(9:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 4:17 · PIT 2 · Score 10-21
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · KC 28 · Score 13-21
(:08) K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:28 · PIT 82 · Score 13-27
(2:28) D.Alexander right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:29 · PIT 2 · Score 13-28
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 10 · Score 13-34
(2:00) B.Morris up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · PIT 2 · Score 13-35
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:40 · KC 11 · Score 19-35
(:40) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 1999-12-18?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-19 in Week 15, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Kansas City Chiefs 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:10) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:40) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 41.8% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.41 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.2% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.33 EPA): (11:10) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W

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