Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 37–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Chandler
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 1999-12-26
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 37–14 on 1999-12-26. C. Chandler posted a game-high +15.45 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(11:52) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Collins, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(12:32) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(4:43) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(:46) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(:04) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(7:37) B.Hanspard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(3:09) M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 23
- Score
- 0-6
(11:52) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Collins, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 13-7
(12:32) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 14-13
(4:43) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:46FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 14-17
(:46) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 14-20
(:04) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:37TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 14-26
(7:37) B.Hanspard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-27
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 14-33
(11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-34
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 23
- Score
- 14-37
(3:09) M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.45 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +7.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6T. Hardy · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7E. Baker · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8M. Bates · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.12 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
C. Chandler — ATL · Passing
C. Chandler posted the highest total EPA (+15.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
C. Chandler's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (11:52) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.50 EPA): Another player — (11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.50 total EPA
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +15.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.218 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.231 | +0.552 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.218 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -3.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +19.36 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 23 (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:50) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Collins, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–13. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 14:10) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:18) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 4:39) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) B.Hanspard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 4:39) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 33 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:06) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 67 yards from ATL 30 to ARI 3. M.Bates to ARI 20 for 17 yards (G.McBurrows).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:33) — (:33) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by G.McBurrows at ATL 49. G.McBurrows ran ob at ARI 28 for 23 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) C.Chandler pass to T.Dwight to ARI 16 for 29 yards (T.Bennett).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) J.Plummer pass to R.Moore to ATL 23 for 27 yards (E.Robinson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders to ATL 24 for 63 yards (G.McBurrows).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by M.Booker at ARI 46. M.Booker to ARI 46 for no gain (R.Moore).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:52 · ARI 23 · Score 0-6
(11:52) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:50 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Collins, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · ATL 1 · Score 6-7
(15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:32 · ATL 1 · Score 13-7
(12:32) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 8:18 · ATL 2 · Score 14-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:43 · ARI 1 · Score 14-13
(4:43) B.Christian up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:39 · ARI 2 · Score 14-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:46 · ARI 11 · Score 14-17
(:46) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ARI 7 · Score 14-20
(:04) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 7:37 · ARI 1 · Score 14-26
(7:37) B.Hanspard right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:39 · ARI 2 · Score 14-27
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:46 · ARI 33 · Score 14-33
(11:46) B.Christian up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · ARI 2 · Score 14-34
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:09 · ARI 23 · Score 14-37
(3:09) M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.T.Thomass, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 1999-12-26?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 in Week 16, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, Atlanta Falcons 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 14, Atlanta Falcons 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:43) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:46) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.50 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +15.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (11:52) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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