Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–5 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–5 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Alstott
- Top passer
- D. Pederson
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins t…
- Game date
- 1999-09-19
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19–5 on 1999-09-19. M. Alstott posted a game-high +4.16 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 2
B. Emanuel · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 3
L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 4
D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 5

Cornelius Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 6
T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.37 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play - 7
T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 8
D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.08 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
M. Alstott — TB · Receiving
M. Alstott posted the highest total EPA (+4.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
M. Alstott's top snap (+3.35 EPA): (11:01) T.Dilfer pass to M.Alstott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles send blitz up the middle, Dilfer dumps flare pass off to Alstott. PHI31 A.Harris misses tackle at 8 yard line.
Biggest single play (-3.90 EPA): Another player — (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).
Quarterback report card
D. Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles) · 20 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -5.05 total EPA
T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 17 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.6% | 31.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.352 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.278 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.7% | 65.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.23 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -19.38 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -2.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q1 15:00); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 9:20) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) N.Johnson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PHI 85 (Q1 5:29).
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 33 (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q2 7:52) — (7:52) M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. Penalty on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Offside, declined..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 17 (Q3 11:01).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — D.Akers kicks 65 yards from PHI 30 to TB 5. J.Green to TB 34 for 29 yards (B.Gardner).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) D.Pederson pass intended for D.Jells INTERCEPTED by J.Lynch at PHI 37. J.Lynch to PHI 33 for 4 yards (J.Mayberry).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) T.Dilfer pass intended for Y.Murphy INTERCEPTED by T.Vincent at PHI 19. T.Vincent to PHI 45 for 26 yards (F.Middleton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) T.Dilfer pass incomplete to B.Emanuel (A.Harris). PENALTY on PHI-A.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at TB 33 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 36. B.Dawkins to TB 27 for 37 yards (T.Mayberry).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass to B.Emanuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB87 B.Emanuel slips PHI31 A.Harris tackle on short buttonhook, turns around and scores.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) D.Pederson pass intended for D.Jells INTERCEPTED by J.Lynch at PHI 37. J.Lynch to PHI 33 for 4 yards (J.Mayberry).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) T.Dilfer pass to M.Alstott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles send blitz up the middle, Dilfer dumps flare pass off to Alstott. PHI31 A.Harris misses tackle at 8 yard line.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PHI 19 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass to B.Emanuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB87 B.Emanuel slips PHI31 A.Harris tackle on short buttonhook, turns around and scores.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 7:28 · TB 21 · Score 7-3
(7:28) N.Johnson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-D.Pederson.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q1 5:29 · PHI 85 · Score 7-5
(5:29) T.Dilfer Aborted. T.Mayberry FUMBLES at TB 15, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Snap sails over TB12 T.Dilfer's head. He chases ball and bats it out of the end zone.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 8:58 · PHI 33 · Score 10-5
(8:58) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 7:52 · PHI 6 · Score 13-5
(7:52) M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Royals. Penalty on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Offside, declined.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:01 · PHI 17 · Score 19-5
(11:01) T.Dilfer pass to M.Alstott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles send blitz up the middle, Dilfer dumps flare pass off to Alstott. PHI31 A.Harris misses tackle at 8 yard line.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 1999-09-19?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-5 in Week 2, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 5; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Philadelphia Eagles 5.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:01) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:28, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 7:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 60.0% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -5.05 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.2% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.35 EPA): (11:01) T.Dilfer pass to M.Alstott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles send blitz up the middle, Dilfer dumps flare pass off to Alstott. PHI31 A.Harris misses tackle at 8 yard line..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L