Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 24–10 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 17–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Phillips
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 1999-09-27
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–10 on 1999-09-27. L. Phillips posted a game-high +6.99 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(8:29) S.Young pass to J.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
(5:54) C.Garner left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
(12:43) W.Richey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
(15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(3:43) C.Jacke 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 8:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 6-0
(8:29) S.Young pass to J.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 6:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 5:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 13-0
(5:54) C.Garner left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 5:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-0
(12:43) W.Richey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 17-6
(15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 17-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 25
- Score
- 17-10
(3:43) C.Jacke 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 68
- Score
- 23-10
(1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 24-10
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Phillips · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +6.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 2Jack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3A. McCullough · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4
Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 5S. Young · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +0.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8M. Bates · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.76 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
L. Phillips — SF · Rushing
L. Phillips posted the highest total EPA (+6.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
L. Phillips's top snap (+6.75 EPA): (1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 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) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.83 total EPA
- S. Young (San Francisco 49ers) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.089 | -0.105 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.4% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.223 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.089 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 59.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.09 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -8.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +8.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) S.Young pass to J.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:41) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) C.Garner left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 5:47) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 12:43) — (12:43) W.Richey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 9:45) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) C.Jacke 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 68 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:42) — W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — J.Nedney kicks 70 yards from ARI 30 to end zone, Touchback. Nedney credited with 75 kickoff yards.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) C.Stanley punts 41 yards to ARI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. D.Boston MUFFS catch, touched at ARI 40, RECOVERED by SF-J.Zelenka at ARI 37.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by L.Schulters (D.Walker) at ARI 29. L.Schulters to ARI 11 for 18 yards (J.Plummer).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) S.Young pass INTERCEPTED by J.Drake (Z.Walz) at ARI 50. J.Drake to ARI 50 for no gain (D.Deese).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) C.Stanley punts 41 yards to ARI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. D.Boston MUFFS catch, touched at ARI 40, RECOVERED by SF-J.Zelenka at ARI 37.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by L.Schulters (D.Walker) at ARI 29. L.Schulters to ARI 11 for 18 yards (J.Plummer).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders to SF 1 for 5 yards (L.Woodall). FUMBLES (L.Woodall), RECOVERED by SF-T.McDonald at SF 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 8:29 · ARI 13 · Score 6-0
(8:29) S.Young pass to J.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 6:41 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 5:54 · ARI 11 · Score 13-0
(5:54) C.Garner left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 5:47 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 12:43 · ARI 15 · Score 17-0
(12:43) W.Richey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · SF 1 · Score 17-6
(15:00) M.Bates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:45 · SF 2 · Score 17-7
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 3:43 · SF 25 · Score 17-10
(3:43) C.Jacke 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · ARI 68 · Score 23-10
(1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · ARI 2 · Score 24-10
W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- L. Phillips (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals on 1999-09-27?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-10 in Week 3, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 24, Arizona Cardinals 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:29) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:53) San Francisco 49ers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:43, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q3 3:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 41.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.83 total passing EPA. S. Young (San Francisco 49ers), 54.2% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
L. Phillips (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.99 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.75 EPA): (1:53) L.Phillips right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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