Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 31–3 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 3–24 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Graham
- Top passer
- K. Graham
- Biggest EPA play
- (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cl…
- Game date
- 1999-10-24
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 31–3 on 1999-10-24. K. Graham posted a game-high +12.61 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K. Graham · New York Giants · Passing · +12.61 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 2
J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play - 3
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play - 4
P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play - 5
J. Wilcox · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 6
I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 7
E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 8
I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.10 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
K. Graham — NYG · Passing
K. Graham posted the highest total EPA (+12.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
K. Graham's top snap (+6.80 EPA): (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.
Quarterback report card
K. Graham led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
K. Graham (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.61 total EPA
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -17.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.280 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.553 | +0.350 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.310 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.280 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 64.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -23.00 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, +4.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
New York Giants — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) K.Graham scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:44) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) C.Blanchard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 27 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:03) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 53 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:00) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) J.Montgomery right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 4:07) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — D.Brien kicks 74 yards from NO 30 to NYG -4. B.Levingston, Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer pushed ob at NYG 44 for 23 yards (A.Molden).
- New York Giants (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Graham pass to P.Mitchell to NYG 47 for 25 yards (S.Knight, A.Molden).
- New York Giants (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) I.Hilliard left end to NO 32 for 24 yards (W.Clay). Double reverse.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:36) — (5:36) B.Tolliver pass intended for R.Williams INTERCEPTED by J.Armstead at NO 43. J.Armstead to NO 12 for 31 yards (W.Roaf).
- New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) J.Montgomery right guard to NYG 5 for 1 yard (I.Aleaga). FUMBLES (I.Aleaga), RECOVERED by NO-F.Weary at NYG 5. F.Weary to NYG 3 for 2 yards (R.Stone). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Uph
- New York Giants (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 9:40 · NO 6 · Score 0-6
(9:40) (Shotgun) K.Graham scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 3:44 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 3:44 · NYG 8 · Score 3-7
(3:44) D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NO 23 · Score 3-10
(15:00) C.Blanchard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · NO 27 · Score 3-16
(1:10) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to A.Toomer for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:03 · NO 2 · Score 3-17
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · NO 53 · Score 3-23
(:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · NO 2 · Score 3-24
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 4:13 · NO 12 · Score 3-30
(4:13) J.Montgomery right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 4:07 · NO 2 · Score 3-31
C.Blanchard extra point 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.
- K. Graham (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants on 1999-10-24?
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 31-3 in Week 7, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, New York Giants 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, New York Giants 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 3, New York Giants 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:40) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:10) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:06) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:13) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 3:44, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
K. Graham (New York Giants), 52.8% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.61 total passing EPA. B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 38.9% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -17.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?
K. Graham (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.80 EPA): (:06) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to J.Jurevicius for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball tipped by a cluster of players to Jurevicius..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W