Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 16–14 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Graham
- Top passer
- K. Graham
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 1999-09-26
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 16–14 on 1999-09-26. K. Graham posted a game-high +12.46 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(13:38) K.Graham pass to L.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(11:53) T.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-S.Garnes, declined.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(13:43) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(6:50) A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(3:17) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 13:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 6-0
(13:38) K.Graham pass to L.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 7-6
(11:53) T.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-S.Garnes, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 7-10
(13:43) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 7-13
(6:50) A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 23
- Score
- 7-16
(3:17) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 13-16
(1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-16
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Graham · New York Giants · Passing · +12.46 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.84 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 6P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7
Lonnie Johnson Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 8S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 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
K. Graham — NYG · Passing
K. Graham posted the highest total EPA (+12.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
K. Graham's top snap (+3.55 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, 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) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.46 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.252 | +0.236 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.229 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.05, New England Patriots +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.08 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +5.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +4.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) K.Graham pass to L.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 7:48) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 11:53) — (11:53) T.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-S.Garnes, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 8:21) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 1 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 1:14) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — B.Daluiso kicks 60 yards from NYG 30 to NE 10. T.Jones to NE 30 for 20 yards (G.Comella).
- New York Giants (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) K.Graham right guard to NE 41 for no gain (T.Bruschi, W.McGinest).
- New England Patriots (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown to NYG 28 for 25 yards (S.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Daluiso 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:53) — (11:53) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn to NYG 2 for 45 yards (S.Garnes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:53) — (11:53) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn to NYG 2 for 45 yards (S.Garnes).
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Daluiso 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- New England Patriots (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown to NYG 28 for 25 yards (S.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 13:38 · NE 6 · Score 6-0
(13:38) K.Graham pass to L.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:48 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 11:53 · NYG 1 · Score 7-6
(11:53) T.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-S.Garnes, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:21 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 13:43 · NYG 20 · Score 7-10
(13:43) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 6:50 · NYG 1 · Score 7-13
(6:50) A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 3:17 · NYG 23 · Score 7-16
(3:17) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · NE 1 · Score 13-16
(1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · NE 2 · Score 14-16
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.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- K. Graham (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs New England Patriots on 1999-09-26?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 16-14 in Week 3, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Giants 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: New York Giants 0, New England Patriots 7; Q3: New York Giants 0, New England Patriots 6; Q4: New York Giants 7, New England Patriots 3; Final: New York Giants 14, New England Patriots 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:38) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:53) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:17) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 13:43, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:50, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
K. Graham (New York Giants), 60.5% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.46 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 69.0% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
K. Graham (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.55 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New England Patriots won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
New England Patriots
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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