Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 34–28 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 21–13 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Denzel Ward
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 5 for 60 yards (37-J.Butler, 5…
- Game date
- 2008-12-21
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 34–28 on 2008-12-21, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 21–13 halftime lead. Denzel Ward posted a game-high +14.52 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 New York Giants | 3 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(9:39) 5-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(6:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. NYG-91-J.Tuck was injured during the play.
(13:48) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(8:21) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:54) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:55) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(1:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(13:06) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:24) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-D.Hixon is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(10:09) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:39FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 0-3
(9:39) 5-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:25TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 6-3
(6:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:16XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. NYG-91-J.Tuck was injured during the play.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:48TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-9
(13:48) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:38XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-10
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:21TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 13-10
(8:21) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:12XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:54TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 20-10
(4:54) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:45XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 21-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:55FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 17
- Score
- 21-13
(:55) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 1:07TD KBK. BossPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 21-19
(1:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:59XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-20
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:06TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 30
- Score
- 27-20
(13:06) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:50XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 28-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:24TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 28-26
(3:24) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:21Safety EME. ManningPoints+2
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 28-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-D.Hixon is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYGNew York Giants
OT 10:09TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 28-34
(10:09) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Denzel Ward · New York Giants · Rushing · +14.52 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.77 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 5Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +6.85 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.69 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 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
Denzel Ward — NYG · Rushing
Denzel Ward posted the highest total EPA (+14.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
Denzel Ward's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (12:20) 34-D.Ward up the middle pushed ob at CAR 36 for 51 yards (21-K.Lucas).
Biggest single play (+4.26 EPA): J. Delhomme — (6:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 5 for 60 yards (37-J.Butler, 58-A.Pierce).
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.85 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 19 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +9.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.241 | +0.229 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.514 | +0.214 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.229 | -0.241 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.24, New York Giants +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.24 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.23 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +17.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +20.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- New York Giants — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 5-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 6:16) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. NYG-91-J.Tuck was injured during the play..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 13:38) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 8:12) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 4:45) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 0:59) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 8–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:50) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-D.Hixon is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 2 (OT 10:09) — (10:09) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (OT 12:20) — (12:20) 34-D.Ward up the middle pushed ob at CAR 36 for 51 yards (21-K.Lucas).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 37 for 11 yards (23-C.Webster).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (OT 12:39) — (12:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete short right to 87-M.Muhammad (35-K.Dockery).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 5 for 60 yards (37-J.Butler, 58-A.Pierce).
- New York Giants (Q1 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-D.Hixon to CAR 18 for 40 yards (43-C.Harris).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (OT 12:20) — (12:20) 34-D.Ward up the middle pushed ob at CAR 36 for 51 yards (21-K.Lucas).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:39 · CAR 14 · Score 0-3
(9:39) 5-J.Carney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:25 · NYG 13 · Score 6-3
(6:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:16 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. NYG-91-J.Tuck was injured during the play. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:48 · CAR 2 · Score 7-9
(13:48) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:21 · NYG 5 · Score 13-10
(8:21) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · NYG 2 · Score 14-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:54 · NYG 1 · Score 20-10
(4:54) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 4:45 · NYG 2 · Score 21-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:55 · CAR 17 · Score 21-13
(:55) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 1:07 · CAR 4 · Score 21-19
(1:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 0:59 · CAR 2 · Score 21-20
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:06 · NYG 30 · Score 27-20
(13:06) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · NYG 2 · Score 28-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · CAR 1 · Score 28-26
(3:24) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 3:21 · CAR 2 · Score 28-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-E.Manning pass to 87-D.Hixon is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Giants TD (+6) — OT 10:09 · CAR 2 · Score 28-34
(10:09) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Denzel Ward (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants on 2008-12-21?
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 34-28 in Week 16, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, New York Giants 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, New York Giants 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, New York Giants 8; Q5: Carolina Panthers 0, New York Giants 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 28, New York Giants 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q1 6:25) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 13:48) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 8:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 4:54) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q3 1:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 13:06) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 3:24) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (OT 10:09) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q1 9:39, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.1% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.85 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 57.9% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Denzel Ward (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.52 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (12:20) 34-D.Ward up the middle pushed ob at CAR 36 for 51 yards (21-K.Lucas)..
Was Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 34-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 11-3 Now 11-4 L
New York Giants
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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