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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 1999 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants: 1999 Week 2 Recap

Commanders defeat Giants 50–21 in Week 2

Buddy Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 50–21 Week 2 finish.

Washington Commanders 50 1–1 Winner
Final 50–21
New York Giants 21 1–1
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
50–21
Halftime
Washington Commanders 33–14 New York Giants
Top passer
K. Graham
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Game date
September 19, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 20/32 · 243 YDS · 3 TD +25.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Alexander 5 REC · 86 YDS · 2 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Shaquan Davis
    Shaquan Davis 24 CAR · 126 YDS · 3 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • I.Hilliard 8 REC · 114 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 5 REC · 105 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Mitchell 2 REC · 28 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 50–21 New York Giants
Halftime
Washington Commanders 33–14 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Top passer
K. Graham
Biggest EPA play
(7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70…
Game date
1999-09-19

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 50–21 on 1999-09-19. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +24.96 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders2112107050
New York Giants01407021

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 9:25XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-0

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 7:16TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    13-0

    (7:16) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 4:39XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    14-0

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 3:22TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 19
    Score
    20-0

    (3:22) S.Davis right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 1:36XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    21-0

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 14:04TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 7
    Score
    21-6

    (14:04) C.Way right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 11:10XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    21-7

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:23TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 25
    Score
    27-7

    (7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 3:15TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 11
    Score
    27-13

    (3:15) L.Johnson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 2:16XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    27-14

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:11TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    33-14

    (:11) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 13:58FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 31
    Score
    36-14

    (13:58) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 9:49TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    42-14

    (9:49) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 8:26XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    43-14

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

  16. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 27
    Score
    49-14

    (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:13XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    50-14

    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

  18. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 7:47TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 7
    Score
    50-20

    (7:47) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 7:12XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    50-21

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +24.96 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Shaquan DavisShaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +8.73 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Buddy Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Buddy Johnson — WAS · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+24.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+4.26 EPA): (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.27 EPA): Another player — (7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

K. Graham led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Graham (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.01 total EPA
  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.78 EPA/play · +24.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.323-0.035
Offensive success rate47.9%44.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.780-0.113
Rush EPA/play+0.026-0.171
Defensive EPA/play+0.035-0.323
Defensive success rate55.4%52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 13 drives, -2.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +30.33 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 7:16)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 3:22)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 14:04)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 7:23)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 3:15)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 0:11)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 9:49)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q4 7:47)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 13:58)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 9:25) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 4:39) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) S.Davis right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 1:36) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–12. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 14:04) — (14:04) C.Way right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 11:10) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) L.Johnson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 2:16) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 8:26) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 27 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 11:13) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 7:12) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — B.Daluiso kicks 67 yards from NYG 30 to WAS 3. B.Mitchell to WAS 32 for 29 yards (S.Garnes). [WPA +43.9% · EPA +0.76]
  • New York Giants (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -10.27]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander to NYG 1 for 27 yards (P.Ellsworth). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.92]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook to NYG 31 for 19 yards (P.Sparks, P.Ellsworth). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.51]
  • New York Giants (Q2 14:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell to WAS 14 for 15 yards (M.Stevens, C.Bailey). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.99]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -10.27]
  • New York Giants (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) L.Johnson left end to NYG 23 for 3 yards (M.Coleman). FUMBLES (M.Coleman), RECOVERED by WAS-D.Smith at NYG 18. D.Smith to NYG 18 for no gain (L.Petitgout). [WPA -1.5% · EPA -4.96]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.26]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · NYG 1 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:25 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:16 · NYG 1 · Score 13-0
    (7:16) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 4:39 · NYG 2 · Score 14-0
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
  5. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 3:22 · NYG 19 · Score 20-0
    (3:22) S.Davis right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 1:36 · NYG 2 · Score 21-0
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
  7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 14:04 · WAS 7 · Score 21-6
    (14:04) C.Way right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 11:10 · WAS 2 · Score 21-7
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:23 · WAS 25 · Score 27-7
    (7:23) K.Graham pass intended for C.Way INTERCEPTED by S.Barber at WAS 30. S.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:15 · WAS 11 · Score 27-13
    (3:15) L.Johnson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:16 · WAS 2 · Score 27-14
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  12. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · NYG 1 · Score 33-14
    (:11) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 13:58 · NYG 31 · Score 36-14
    (13:58) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
  14. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:49 · NYG 15 · Score 42-14
    (9:49) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · NYG 2 · Score 43-14
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
  16. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 27 · Score 49-14
    (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:13 · NYG 2 · Score 50-14
    B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
  18. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 7:47 · WAS 7 · Score 50-20
    (7:47) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:12 · WAS 2 · Score 50-21
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

Key takeaways

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

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 1999-09-19?

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 50-21 in Week 2, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Q1: Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 12, New York Giants 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 50, New York Giants 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:22) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:23) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:47) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 13:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

K. Graham (New York Giants), 55.6% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.01 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 62.5% completion, +0.78 EPA per dropback, +24.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.26 EPA): (15:00) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

New York Giants

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L