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NFL · Week 9 · November 7, 1999 · 12 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints: 1999 Week 9 Recap

Buccaneers defeat Saints 31–16 in Week 9

T.Dilfer led Fantasy Impact as Buccaneers prevailed in a 31–16 Week 9 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 4–4 Winner
Final 31–16
New Orleans Saints 16 1–7
Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
31–16
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–6 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
B. Tolliver
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Dilfer
Game date
November 7, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • T.Dilfer 15/21 · 225 YDS · 3 TD +15.9 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Dunn 3 REC · 54 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McDonald 3 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • A.Hastings 2 REC · 45 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Tolliver 1 CAR · 2 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Kennison 2 REC · 42 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–16 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–6 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Dilfer
Top passer
B. Tolliver
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) W.Dunn right end to NO 27 for no gain (J.Tomich). FUMBLES (J.Tomich), RECOVERED by…
Game date
1999-11-07

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 31–16 on 1999-11-07. T. Dilfer posted a game-high +15.90 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers71077031
New Orleans Saints33010016

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 8:54FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 11
    Score
    0-3

    (8:54) D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 5:35TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 62
    Score
    6-3

    (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12)

  3. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 4:01XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-3

    M.Unutoa extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 17
    Score
    10-3

    (15:00) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 9:36TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    16-3

    (9:36) T.Dilfer pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 4:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    17-3

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:35FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 21
    Score
    17-6

    (:35) D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  8. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 10:30TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 10
    Score
    23-6

    (10:30) T.Dilfer pass to D.McDonald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 10, run 0)

  9. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 7:48XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    24-6

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 11:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 19
    Score
    24-9

    (11:00) D.Brien 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 1
    Score
    24-15

    (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 1, run 0)

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:48XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    24-16

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  13. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 0:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 25
    Score
    30-16

    (:21) M.Alstott left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 0:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    31-16

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +15.90 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  2. 2W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
  3. 3D. McDonald · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Hastings · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Juwan GreenJuwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 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. Dilfer — TB · Passing

T. Dilfer posted the highest total EPA (+15.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.

T. Dilfer's top snap (+5.48 EPA): (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12)

Biggest single play (-7.16 EPA): Another player — (15:00) W.Dunn right end to NO 27 for no gain (J.Tomich). FUMBLES (J.Tomich), RECOVERED by NO-A.Ambrose at NO 27. A.Ambrose to TB 44 for 29 yards (J.Wunsch).

Quarterback report card

B. Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.20 total EPA
  • T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 21 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.76 EPA/play · +15.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.120-0.087
Offensive success rate44.3%43.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.714-0.031
Rush EPA/play-0.191-0.180
Defensive EPA/play+0.087-0.120
Defensive success rate57.0%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.12 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.09 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -7.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +10.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q1 5:35)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 9:36)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 10:30)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 0:52)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 0:21)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q1 8:54)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 0:35)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 11:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 62 (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 4:01) — M.Unutoa extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 17 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) T.Dilfer pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:27) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) T.Dilfer pass to D.McDonald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 10, run 0); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 7:48) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) D.Brien 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 1, run 0); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:48) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) M.Alstott left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:15) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — D.Brien kicks 65 yards from NO 30 to TB 5. Y.Murphy to NO 40 for 55 yards. [WPA +51.2% · EPA +2.75]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) W.Dunn right end to NO 27 for no gain (J.Tomich). FUMBLES (J.Tomich), RECOVERED by NO-A.Ambrose at NO 27. A.Ambrose to TB 44 for 29 yards (J.Wunsch). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -7.16]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12) [WPA +18.0% · EPA +5.48]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass intended for C.Cleeland INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at TB 37. D.Brooks to NO 25 for 38 yards (T.Ackerman). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -6.08]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) T.Dilfer sacked at NO 39 for -2 yards (J.Tomich). FUMBLES (J.Tomich), RECOVERED by NO-B.Smith at NO 39. B.Smith to NO 39 for no gain (J.Diaz). Yardline changed on change of possession [WPA -10.6% · EPA -5.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) W.Dunn right end to NO 27 for no gain (J.Tomich). FUMBLES (J.Tomich), RECOVERED by NO-A.Ambrose at NO 27. A.Ambrose to TB 44 for 29 yards (J.Wunsch). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -7.16]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass intended for C.Cleeland INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at TB 37. D.Brooks to NO 25 for 38 yards (T.Ackerman). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -6.08]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12) [WPA +18.0% · EPA +5.48]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) M.Alstott left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.8% · EPA +5.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:54 · TB 11 · Score 0-3
    (8:54) D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 5:35 · NO 62 · Score 6-3
    (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12)
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · NO 2 · Score 7-3
    M.Unutoa extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NO 17 · Score 10-3
    (15:00) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:36 · NO 1 · Score 16-3
    (9:36) T.Dilfer pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:27 · NO 2 · Score 17-3
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  7. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:35 · TB 21 · Score 17-6
    (:35) D.Brien 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 10:30 · NO 10 · Score 23-6
    (10:30) T.Dilfer pass to D.McDonald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 10, run 0)
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:48 · NO 2 · Score 24-6
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  10. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 11:00 · TB 19 · Score 24-9
    (11:00) D.Brien 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  11. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · TB 1 · Score 24-15
    (:52) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to K.Poole for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 1, run 0)
  12. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · TB 2 · Score 24-16
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · NO 25 · Score 30-16
    (:21) M.Alstott left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:15 · NO 2 · Score 31-16
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints on 1999-11-07?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 31-16 in Week 9, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, New Orleans Saints 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:36) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:30) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:21) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:35, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?

B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 47.4% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.20 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 71.4% completion, +0.76 EPA per dropback, +15.90 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?

T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+5.48 EPA): (5:35) T.Dilfer pass to J.Green for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (pass 50, run 12).

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

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