Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants: 2019 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-15, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 28–14 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -9.54 total EPA, and -7.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-10.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:53) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 18-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Murphy (91-E.Oliver) at BUF 28. 93-T.Murphy to BUF 28 for no gain (71-W.Hernandez).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +8.67 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4. 4 I. McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Latimer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Fowler · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — S. Barkley (Q1 57:45)
• Buffalo Bills — J. Allen (Q1 48:49)
• Buffalo Bills — D. Singletary (Q2 43:30)
• Buffalo Bills — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q2 37:36)
• New York Giants — T. Jones (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:03)
• Buffalo Bills — F. Gore (Q4 5:56)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 27 (Q1 57:45) — (12:45) 26-S.Barkley right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 57:36) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 48:43) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) 26-D.Singletary left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 43:24) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 37:30) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-T.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 11:56) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) 20-F.Gore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 5:53) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Giants (Q2 30:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 18-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Murphy (91-E.Oliver) at BUF 28. 93-T.Murphy to BUF 28 for no gain (71-W.Hernandez). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.00]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 46:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 15-J.Brown to NYG 38 for 14 yards (31-M.Thomas). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.30]
• Buffalo Bills (Q2 38:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 10-C.Beasley to NYG 14 for 51 yards (27-D.Baker, 21-J.Peppers). BUF-77-T.Nsekhe was injured during the play. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.47]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +1.75]
• Buffalo Bills (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) 26-D.Singletary left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.11]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New York Giants (Q2 30:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 18-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Murphy (91-E.Oliver) at BUF 28. 93-T.Murphy to BUF 28 for no gain (71-W.Hernandez). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.00]
• Buffalo Bills (Q2 38:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 10-C.Beasley to NYG 14 for 51 yards (27-D.Baker, 21-J.Peppers). BUF-77-T.Nsekhe was injured during the play. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.47]
• Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. PENALTY on NYG-97-D.Lawrence II, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 yard, enforced at NYG 3 - No [WPA +2.5% · EPA +3.21]
• New York Giants (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) 2-A.Rosas 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.03]

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) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.54 total EPA
• J.Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +9.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 12 drives, -8.32 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 57:45 · BUF 27 · Score 0-6
   (12:45) 26-S.Barkley right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 57:36 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
   2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
3. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 48:49 · NYG 6 · Score 6-7
   (3:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 48:43 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
5. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 43:30 · NYG 14 · Score 13-7
   (13:30) 26-D.Singletary left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 43:24 · NYG 15 · Score 14-7
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 37:36 · NYG 14 · Score 20-7
   (7:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 37:30 · NYG 15 · Score 21-7
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:03 · BUF 4 · Score 21-13
   (12:03) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-T.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · BUF 15 · Score 21-14
    2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
11. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · NYG 1 · Score 27-14
    (5:56) 20-F.Gore left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 5:53 · NYG 15 · Score 28-14
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.