Commanders 24–10 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 58.5% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.69 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -12.12 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-3.40 EPA): (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by J.McCleskey at ARI 7. J.McCleskey ran ob at ARI 9 for 2 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 24–10 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–3 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 1999-10-17

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–10 on 1999-10-17. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +4.69 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	10	7	7	0	24
Arizona Cardinals	3	0	0	7	0	10

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3WAS 27

+3ARI 18

WAS 49

WAS 10

+1WAS 2

ARI 14

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:20FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 27
Score
0-3
(9:20) C.Jacke 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:30FG
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
3-3
(12:30) B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 49
Score
9-3
(4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:33XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
10-3
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:03TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
16-3
(8:03) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:20XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
17-3
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:18TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
17-9
(7:18) (Shotgun) D.Brown pass to R.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-10
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:18TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 14
Score
23-10
(2:18) S.Hicks right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:03XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
24-10
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.69 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
2Michael Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
3Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4S. Hicks · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
5M. Cody · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
6L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
7S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
8A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 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 (+4.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (-3.40 EPA): (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by J.McCleskey at ARI 7. J.McCleskey ran ob at ARI 9 for 2 yards.

Biggest single play (-8.19 EPA): Another player — (4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.69 total EPA
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.45 EPA/play · -12.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.068	-0.110
Offensive success rate	46.1%	33.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.078	-0.226
Rush EPA/play	+0.148	-0.329
Defensive EPA/play	+0.110	-0.068
Defensive success rate	66.3%	53.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -9.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +6.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 4:32)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 8:03)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 7:18)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 2:18)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q1 9:20)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 12:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) C.Jacke 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 49 (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 3:33) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 8:03) — (8:03) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 1:20) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) D.Brown pass to R.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:59) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) S.Hicks right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:03) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — C.Jacke kicks 56 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 14. B.Mitchell to WAS 31 for 17 yards (P.Tillman). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.63]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -8.19]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:07) — (11:07) S.Player punts 36 yards to ARI 46, Center-T.Junkin. D.Pounds MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ARI-M.Bates at 50. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.76]
Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by J.McCleskey at ARI 7. J.McCleskey ran ob at ARI 9 for 2 yards. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.40]
Washington Commanders (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) B.Johnson pass intended for M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by R.McKinnon at ARI 36. R.McKinnon to ARI 36 for no gain (M.Sellers). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -8.19]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:07) — (11:07) S.Player punts 36 yards to ARI 46, Center-T.Junkin. D.Pounds MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ARI-M.Bates at 50. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.76]
Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by J.McCleskey at ARI 7. J.McCleskey ran ob at ARI 9 for 2 yards. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.40]
Washington Commanders (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) B.Johnson pass intended for M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by R.McKinnon at ARI 36. R.McKinnon to ARI 36 for no gain (M.Sellers). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 9:20 · WAS 27 · Score 0-3
(9:20) C.Jacke 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 12:30 · ARI 18 · Score 3-3
(12:30) B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:32 · WAS 49 · Score 9-3
(4:32) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 41. C.Bailey for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:33 · ARI 2 · Score 10-3
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:03 · ARI 1 · Score 16-3
(8:03) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:20 · ARI 2 · Score 17-3
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · WAS 10 · Score 17-9
(7:18) (Shotgun) D.Brown pass to R.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:59 · WAS 2 · Score 17-10
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:18 · ARI 14 · Score 23-10
(2:18) S.Hicks right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · ARI 2 · Score 24-10
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.

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.
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals on 1999-10-17?

The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-10 in Week 6, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Washington Commanders 24, Arizona Cardinals 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:03) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:18) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:18) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 58.5% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.69 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -12.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-3.40 EPA): (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by J.McCleskey at ARI 7. J.McCleskey ran ob at ARI 9 for 2 yards..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals: 1999 Week 6 Recap

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