Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 26–0 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 0–26 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Flutie
- Top passer
- D. Pederson
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:04) D.Pederson sacked at BUF 30 for -10 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), RECOVERED b…
- Game date
- 1999-09-26
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Philadelphia Eagles 26–0 on 1999-09-26. D. Flutie posted a game-high +5.96 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.96 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 2
J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play - 3

Austin Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 4
E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 5

Roschon Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play - 6
L. Broughton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 7
S. Gash · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 8
J.J. Weaver · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 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
D. Flutie — BUF · Passing
D. Flutie posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
D. Flutie's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (2:00) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 5 yds deep, over middle
Biggest single play (-5.98 EPA): Another player — (7:04) D.Pederson sacked at BUF 30 for -10 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), RECOVERED by BUF-P.Hansen at BUF 33. P.Hansen to PHI 48 for 19 yards (D.Staley).
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) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -0.52 EPA/play · -16.07 total EPA
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.294 | +0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.9% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.412 | +0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.512 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.028 | +0.294 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 64.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.03 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +2.56 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -22.92 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Field goals
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PHI 1 (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) S.Christie 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 5 yds deep, over middle; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 1:54) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PHI 59 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to J.Linton to PHI 50 for 9 yards (T.Hauck). Shovel pass, caught at BUF41; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PHI 18 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) A.Smith left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 4:46) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — S.Christie kicks 66 yards from BUF 30 to PHI 4. A.Rossum to PHI 25 for 21 yards (D.Greer).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) D.Pederson sacked at BUF 30 for -10 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), RECOVERED by BUF-P.Hansen at BUF 33. P.Hansen to PHI 48 for 19 yards (D.Staley).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) D.Pederson sacked at PHI 9 for -11 yards (G.Northern). FUMBLES (G.Northern), RECOVERED by BUF-P.Hansen at PHI 9. P.Hansen to PHI 4 for 5 yards (T.Thomas).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) A.Smith left end to PHI 34 for 17 yards (B.Dawkins).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) D.Pederson pass to C.Johnson to PHI 46 for 35 yards (K.Schulz). Caught over middle at PHI40; PHI81 C.Johnson injured on play, assisted off
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) D.Pederson sacked at BUF 30 for -10 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), RECOVERED by BUF-P.Hansen at BUF 33. P.Hansen to PHI 48 for 19 yards (D.Staley).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) D.Pederson sacked at PHI 9 for -11 yards (G.Northern). FUMBLES (G.Northern), RECOVERED by BUF-P.Hansen at PHI 9. P.Hansen to PHI 4 for 5 yards (T.Thomas).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 5 yds deep, over middle
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) D.McNabb pass to J.Bostic to BUF 43 for -10 yards (M.Wiley). Pressure on QB: BUF78 B.Smith, pass tipped high into air before catch.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 12:34 · PHI 6 · Score 0-3
(12:34) S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 7:34 · PHI 11 · Score 0-6
(7:34) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 3:34 · PHI 1 · Score 0-9
(3:34) S.Christie 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PHI 15 · Score 0-15
(2:00) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 5 yds deep, over middle
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · PHI 2 · Score 0-16
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q2 1:05 · PHI 59 · Score 0-16
(1:05) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to J.Linton to PHI 50 for 9 yards (T.Hauck). Shovel pass, caught at BUF41
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · PHI 18 · Score 0-19
(:03) S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 9:12 · PHI 4 · Score 0-25
(9:12) A.Smith left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 4:46 · PHI 2 · Score 0-26
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills on 1999-09-26?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Philadelphia Eagles 26-0 in Week 3, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Buffalo Bills 9; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Buffalo Bills 17; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Buffalo Bills 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:12) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q1 12:34, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:34, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q1 3:34, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Pederson (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.2% completion, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -16.07 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 66.7% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (2:00) D.Flutie pass to J.Riemersma for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in end zone, 5 yds deep, over middle.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W