Game story
In Week 7 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-23, the New York Giants took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 24–23 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +8.43 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Burress (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+39.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 2 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 3 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +8.43 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 J. Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.67 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.39 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 7 A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Burress — NYG · Receiving
P. Burress posted the highest total EPA (+8.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.04 EPA) came from New York Giants: (13:46) 21-T.Barber right tackle to 50 for 1 yard (27-D.Williams). FUMBLES (27-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-27-D.Williams at NYG 46. Officially, a rush for -3 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Denver Broncos — K. Johnson (J. Plummer pass)
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q1 55:05) — (10:05) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q1 52:22) — (7:22) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-25-N.Ferguson, Illegal Contact, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 52:02) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q1 46:46) — (1:46) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 35:56); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 35:45) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) 2-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 28:36) — (13:36) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 28:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) 21-T.Barber right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:07) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:05) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:05) — 2-J.Feely kicks 47 yards from NYG 30 to DEN 23. 60-J.Engelberger to DEN 18 for -5 yards. Lateral to 81-C.Adams to DEN 35 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-37-J.Butler at DEN 35. 37-J.Butler to D
- New York Giants (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey pushed ob at DEN 8 for 24 yards (52-I.Gold).
- New York Giants (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 21-T.Barber right tackle to 50 for 1 yard (27-D.Williams). FUMBLES (27-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-27-D.Williams at NYG 46. Officially, a rush for -3 yards.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 21-T.Barber right tackle to 50 for 1 yard (27-D.Williams). FUMBLES (27-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-27-D.Williams at NYG 46. Officially, a rush for -3 yards.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:22) — (7:22) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-25-N.Ferguson, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.43 total EPA
- J.Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.189 | +0.143 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.183 | +0.176 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.222 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.143 | -0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 49.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.19, New York Giants +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +15.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +12.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Burress (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 55:05 · NYG 31 · Score 3-0
(10:05) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 52:22 · DEN 18 · Score 3-6
(7:22) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-25-N.Ferguson, Illegal Contact, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 52:02 · DEN 2 · Score 3-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 46:46 · NYG 24 · Score 6-7
(1:46) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 35:56 · NYG 2 · Score 12-7
(5:56) 38-M.Anderson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-92-M.Strahan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 35:45 · NYG 2 · Score 13-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:08 · DEN 34 · Score 13-10
(1:08) 2-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 28:36 · NYG 4 · Score 19-10
(13:36) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 28:26 · NYG 2 · Score 20-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:22 · NYG 9 · Score 23-10
(13:22) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:15 · DEN 4 · Score 23-16
(9:15) 21-T.Barber right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:07 · DEN 2 · Score 23-17
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · DEN 2 · Score 23-23
(:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:05 · DEN 2 · Score 23-24
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Denver Broncos 24-23 in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-23.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs New York Giants?
The final score was Denver Broncos 23, New York Giants 24 (DEN 23-24 NYG) in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New York Giants?
Q1: Denver Broncos 6, New York Giants 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, New York Giants 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, New York Giants 14; Final: Denver Broncos 23, New York Giants 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q1 52:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q2 35:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Johnson (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 28:36) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 9:15) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q4 0:10) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 55:05, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 46:46, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 31:08, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 13:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 47.9% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.43 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 58.1% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs New York Giants?
P. Burress (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +8.80 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.04 EPA): (13:46) 21-T.Barber right tackle to 50 for 1 yard (27-D.Williams). FUMBLES (27-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-27-D.Williams at NYG 46. Officially, a rush for -3 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +39.8%.
Was Denver Broncos vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Giants won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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