Commanders 27–20 Jets: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 1999

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

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.43 EPA): (11:36) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook ran ob at NYJ 29 for 34 yards. Flea-flicker.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 27–20 New York Jets
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–7 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: R. Mirer
Biggest EPA play: (4:00) R.Mirer sacked at NYJ 21 for -7 yards (K.Lang). FUMBLES (K.Lang), RECOVERED by WAS-…
Game date: 1999-09-26

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Jets 27–20 on 1999-09-26. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +11.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	10	3	14	0	27
New York Jets	7	0	7	6	0	20

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 35

+3NYJ 32

+3WAS 19

+3WAS 16

NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:28TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
0-6
(9:28) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q1 7:37XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:19FG
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 8
Score
3-7
(11:19) B.Conway 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 1
Score
9-7
(1:57) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:06XP
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
10-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:36FG
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 32
Score
13-7
(11:36) B.Conway 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:52TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
13-13
(4:52) C.Martin up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:35XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-14
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:01FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
13-17
(13:01) J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:04TD
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 4
Score
19-17
(8:04) S.Davis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:00XP
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
20-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 7
Score
26-17
(2:31) S.Davis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:02XP
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
27-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 16
Score
27-20
(1:58) J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.12 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
3Denzel Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
4A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
6M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
7Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
8Q. Early · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 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

Buddy Johnson — WAS · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+11.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+2.43 EPA): (11:36) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook ran ob at NYJ 29 for 34 yards. Flea-flicker

Biggest single play (-4.35 EPA): Another player — (4:00) R.Mirer sacked at NYJ 21 for -7 yards (K.Lang). FUMBLES (K.Lang), RECOVERED by WAS-D.Wilkinson at NYJ 21.

Quarterback report card

R. Mirer led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Mirer (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.59 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	New York Jets
Offensive EPA/play	+0.148	+0.039
Offensive success rate	47.7%	42.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.327	-0.016
Rush EPA/play	+0.009	-0.000
Defensive EPA/play	-0.039	-0.148
Defensive success rate	57.4%	52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
New York Jets: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

New York Jets: 12 drives, +3.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +13.01 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New York Jets — unlisted player (Q1 9:28)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 1:57)
New York Jets — unlisted player (Q3 4:52)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 8:04)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 2:31)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 11:19)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 11:36)
New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 13:01)
New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 1:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 7:37) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) B.Conway 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:06) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) B.Conway 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) C.Martin up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:35) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) S.Davis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 4:00) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) S.Davis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 2:02) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — J.Hall kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell to WAS 22 for 22 yards (M.Coleman, F.Baxter). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.03]
New York Jets (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) R.Mirer sacked at NYJ 21 for -7 yards (K.Lang). FUMBLES (K.Lang), RECOVERED by WAS-D.Wilkinson at NYJ 21. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -4.35]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) B.Johnson pass incomplete to A.Connell. PENALTY on NYJ-R.Mickens, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at WAS 47 - No Play. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.29]
Washington Commanders (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) B.Conway 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +1.97]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) S.Davis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +1.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) R.Mirer sacked at NYJ 21 for -7 yards (K.Lang). FUMBLES (K.Lang), RECOVERED by WAS-D.Wilkinson at NYJ 21. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -4.35]
New York Jets (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.97]
New York Jets (Q4 2:02) — B.Conway kicks 67 yards from WAS 30 to NYJ 3. K.Williams to WAS 16 for 81 yards (C.Bailey). FUMBLES (C.Bailey), ball out of bounds at WAS 11. [WPA +3.7% · EPA +3.32]
New York Jets (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) R.Mirer pass to K.Johnson to NYJ 27 for 15 yards (C.Bailey). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · WAS 35 · Score 0-6
(9:28) R.Mirer pass to D.Ward for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 7:37 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:19 · NYJ 8 · Score 3-7
(11:19) B.Conway 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-7
(1:57) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 11:36 · NYJ 32 · Score 13-7
(11:36) B.Conway 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:52 · WAS 3 · Score 13-13
(4:52) C.Martin up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 1:35 · WAS 2 · Score 13-14
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 13:01 · WAS 19 · Score 13-17
(13:01) J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:04 · NYJ 4 · Score 19-17
(8:04) S.Davis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · NYJ 2 · Score 20-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · NYJ 7 · Score 26-17
(2:31) S.Davis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:02 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:58 · WAS 16 · Score 27-20
(1:58) J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Jets on 1999-09-26?

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Jets 27-20 in Week 3, 1999.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New York Jets 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, New York Jets 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, New York Jets 6; Final: Washington Commanders 27, New York Jets 20.

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

New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:57) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:52) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:31) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:19, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 11:36, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:01, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:58, 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 Jets?

R. Mirer (New York Jets), 45.9% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.59 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.12 total passing EPA.

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

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.43 EPA): (11:36) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook ran ob at NYJ 29 for 34 yards. Flea-flicker.

Was Washington Commanders vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

New York Jets

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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