Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants: 2011 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-04, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 38–35 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +25.93 total EPA, and +4.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +25.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-28.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 44-A.Bradshaw INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at NYG 38. 52-C.Matthews for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +25.93 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2. 2 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6. 6 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +6.51 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Beckum · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.18 EPA/play
8. 8 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 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 — T. Beckum (E. Manning pass) (Q1 58:44)
• Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 50:16)
• Green Bay Packers — C. Matthews (Q2 45:00)
• New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q2 36:50)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 31:17)
• Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 25:01)
• New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q3 21:39)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:46)
• New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q4 1:02)

Field goals

• New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q1 47:05)
• New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q4 10:58)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 0:03)

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 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 67 (Q1 58:44) — (13:44) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 47-T.Beckum for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 58:24) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 50:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 50:06) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 61 (Q2 45:00); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 44:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 36:50) — (6:50) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 36:44) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 31:10) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q3 25:01); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 24:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 21:30) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 11–10. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 31 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 9-L.Tynes 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 3:46); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:34) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].; New York Giants registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 0:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-D.Ware rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYG 12 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

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

• New York Giants (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 44-A.Bradshaw INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at NYG 38. 52-C.Matthews for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -28.0% · EPA -8.86]
• New York Giants (Q4 0:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-D.Ware rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +21.0% · EPA +1.05]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson ran ob at NYG 29 for 27 yards. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +1.67]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 37:32) — (7:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 93-C.Blackburn at GB 21. 93-C.Blackburn to GB 12 for 9 yards (88-J.Finley). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.49]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -2.31]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 44-A.Bradshaw INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at NYG 38. 52-C.Matthews for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -28.0% · EPA -8.86]
• New York Giants (Q1 58:44) — (13:44) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 47-T.Beckum for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.18]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 37:32) — (7:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 93-C.Blackburn at GB 21. 93-C.Blackburn to GB 12 for 9 yards (88-J.Finley). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.49]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.77]

Quarterback report card

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

• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +25.93 total EPA
• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.19, New York Giants +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +18.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 13 drives, +13.92 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Green Bay Packers 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.
• A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

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

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 58:44 · GB 67 · Score 0-6
   (13:44) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 47-T.Beckum for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 58:24 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 50:16 · NYG 12 · Score 6-7
   (5:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 47:05 · GB 20 · Score 7-10
   (2:05) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · GB 61 · Score 13-10
   (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 44-A.Bradshaw INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews at NYG 38. 52-C.Matthews for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:50 · NYG 2 · Score 14-10
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 36:50 · GB 1 · Score 14-16
   (6:50) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 36:44 · GB 2 · Score 14-17
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:17 · NYG 13 · Score 20-17
    (1:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:10 · NYG 2 · Score 21-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:01 · NYG 20 · Score 27-17
    (10:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play
13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 24:50 · NYG 2 · Score 28-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
14. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 21:39 · GB 4 · Score 28-23
    (6:39) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 21:30 · GB 2 · Score 28-24
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
16. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 10:58 · GB 31 · Score 28-27
    (10:58) 9-L.Tynes 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
17. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:46 · NYG 7 · Score 34-27
    (3:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play w
18. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · NYG 2 · Score 35-27
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
19. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · GB 2 · Score 35-33
    (1:02) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].
20. New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 0:58 · GB 2 · Score 35-35
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-D.Ware rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
21. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · NYG 12 · Score 38-35
    (:03) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.