Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 13–10 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Aikman
- Top passer
- T. Aikman
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUC…
- Game date
- 1999-10-18
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 13–10 on 1999-10-18. T. Aikman posted a game-high +9.33 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(8:19) R.Cunningham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(3:03) B.Daluiso 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(2:00) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(:05) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 8:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 21
- Score
- 3-0
(8:19) R.Cunningham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 3-3
(3:03) B.Daluiso 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 66
- Score
- 3-9
(11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-10
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 9-10
(2:00) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 10-13
(:05) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.33 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2
Carter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play - 3R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 5Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 7E. Mills · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8
Justin Tucker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 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
T. Aikman — DAL · Passing
T. Aikman posted the highest total EPA (+9.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
T. Aikman's top snap (-2.99 EPA): (12:53) T.Aikman pass intended for W.McGarity INTERCEPTED by S.Garnes at NYG 7. S.Garnes to NYG 10 for 3 yards (W.McGarity). DAL-W.McGarity was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-6.05 EPA): Another player — (11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Aikman led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.33 total EPA
- K. Graham (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.259 | -0.008 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.486 | -0.243 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 65.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.13, New York Giants -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -10.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -8.99 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
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) R.Cunningham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) B.Daluiso 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 66 (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 7:50) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:57) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 69 yards from DAL 30 to NYG 1. D.Patten to NYG 16 for 15 yards (R.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber pushed ob at DAL 3 for 56 yards (D.Sanders).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail to NYG 29 for 23 yards (P.Ellsworth).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) T.Aikman pass to C.Warren to NYG 6 for 9 yards (J.Armstead, J.Sehorn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to T.Barber pushed ob at DAL 3 for 56 yards (D.Sanders).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:04) — (:04) R.Cunningham 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) R.Cunningham 48 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 8:19 · NYG 21 · Score 3-0
(8:19) R.Cunningham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:03 · DAL 10 · Score 3-3
(3:03) B.Daluiso 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:59 · NYG 66 · Score 3-9
(11:59) T.Gowin punts 51 yards to NYG 15, Center-D.Hellestrae. T.Barber for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:50 · DAL 2 · Score 3-10
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYG 2 · Score 9-10
(2:00) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:57 · NYG 2 · Score 10-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · DAL 4 · Score 10-13
(:05) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 1999-10-18?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-10 in Week 6, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Giants 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:59) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 3:03, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 55.6% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.33 total passing EPA. K. Graham (New York Giants), 45.5% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-2.99 EPA): (12:53) T.Aikman pass intended for W.McGarity INTERCEPTED by S.Garnes at NYG 7. S.Garnes to NYG 10 for 3 yards (W.McGarity). DAL-W.McGarity was injured during the play..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
New York Giants
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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