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NFL · Week 2 · September 16, 2007 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants: 2007 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Giants 35–13 in Week 2

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 35–13 Week 2 finish.

Green Bay Packers 35 2–0 Winner
Final 35–13
New York Giants 13 0–2
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
35–13
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–10 New York Giants
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
September 16, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 29/41 · 285 YDS · 3 TD +21.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 8 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 4 REC · 75 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • J.Shockey 5 REC · 60 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 2 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 2 REC · 48 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 35–13 New York Giants
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–10 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(6:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at GB 38. 99-…
Game date
2007-09-16

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 35–13 on 2007-09-16, overcoming New York Giants's 10–7 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +21.44 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers77210035
New York Giants10300013

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:27TD
    DWD. Wynn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 6
    Score
    6-0

    (8:27) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:18XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 7:27TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    7-6

    (7:27) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-50-A.Hawk, Illegal Contact, declined.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 7:16XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:43FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    7-10

    (1:43) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:16TD
    BFB. Franks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    13-10

    (9:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    14-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 4:30FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 14
    Score
    14-13

    (4:30) 9-L.Tynes 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:43TD
    DLD. Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 3
    Score
    20-13

    (13:43) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:33XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    21-13

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:47TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 10
    Score
    27-13

    (11:47) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:41XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    28-13

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 4:22TD
    DWD. Wynn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 38
    Score
    34-13

    (4:22) 42-D.Wynn left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 4:12XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    35-13

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +21.44 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  6. 6P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  8. 8Kemon HallKemon Hall · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 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

B. Favre — GB · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+21.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:00) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Jones pushed ob at NYG 30 for 46 yards (23-C.Webster).

Biggest single play (-5.47 EPA): E. Manning — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at GB 38. 99-C.Williams to GB 47 for 9 yards (10-E.Manning). Penalty on NYG-69-R.Seubert, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declin

Quarterback report card

B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 70.7% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +21.44 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.244-0.053
Offensive success rate50.6%47.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.523-0.044
Rush EPA/play-0.078+0.120
Defensive EPA/play+0.053-0.244
Defensive success rate52.6%49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.24 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +21.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, -4.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Wynn (Q2 8:27)
  • New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q2 7:27)
  • Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 9:16)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q4 13:43)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 11:47)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Wynn (Q4 4:22)

Field goals

  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 1:43)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q3 4:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 8:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-50-A.Hawk, Illegal Contact, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 7:16) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 30 (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 9:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q3 4:30) — (4:30) 9-L.Tynes 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 11:41) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 38 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 42-D.Wynn left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 9-J.Ryan punts 23 yards to NYG 22, Center-60-R.Davis, fair catch by 25-R.McQuarters. PENALTY on NYG-28-G.Wilson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 45 - No Play. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.06]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Jones pushed ob at NYG 30 for 46 yards (23-C.Webster). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.90]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.91]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Wilson (31-A.Ross) at NYG 14. 28-G.Wilson to NYG 14 for no gain (80-D.Driver). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.89]
  • New York Giants (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-50-A.Hawk, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.93]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at GB 38. 99-C.Williams to GB 47 for 9 yards (10-E.Manning). Penalty on NYG-69-R.Seubert, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declin [WPA -4.8% · EPA -5.47]
  • New York Giants (Q4 13:33) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 62 yards from GB 30 to NYG 8. 44-A.Bradshaw to NYG 24 for 16 yards (26-C.Peprah). FUMBLES (26-C.Peprah), RECOVERED by GB-59-T.White at NYG 22. 59-T.White to NYG 22 for no gain (44-A.B [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.96]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 42-D.Wynn left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.2% · EPA +4.89]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 9-J.Ryan punts 23 yards to NYG 22, Center-60-R.Davis, fair catch by 25-R.McQuarters. PENALTY on NYG-28-G.Wilson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 45 - No Play. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.06]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 8:27 · NYG 6 · Score 6-0
    (8:27) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:18 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 7:27 · GB 26 · Score 7-6
    (7:27) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-50-A.Hawk, Illegal Contact, declined.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 7:16 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:43 · GB 30 · Score 7-10
    (1:43) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · NYG 2 · Score 13-10
    (9:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 9:07 · NYG 2 · Score 14-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 4:30 · GB 14 · Score 14-13
    (4:30) 9-L.Tynes 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · NYG 3 · Score 20-13
    (13:43) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:33 · NYG 2 · Score 21-13
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:47 · NYG 10 · Score 27-13
    (11:47) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:41 · NYG 2 · Score 28-13
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · NYG 38 · Score 34-13
    (4:22) 42-D.Wynn left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:12 · NYG 2 · Score 35-13
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Favre (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants on 2007-09-16?

The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 35-13 in Week 2, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants?

Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, New York Giants 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, New York Giants 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 21, New York Giants 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 35, New York Giants 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wynn (Q2 8:27) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q2 7:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 9:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q4 13:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 11:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wynn (Q4 4:22) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 1:43, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 70.7% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +21.44 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 47.1% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:00) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Jones pushed ob at NYG 30 for 46 yards (23-C.Webster)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

New York Giants

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L