Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Giants: 2017 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-05, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 51–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +0.25 total EPA, and -9.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +25.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (13:09) 22-W.Gallman up the middle to 50 for -2 yards (52-A.Ogletree). FUMBLES (52-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by LA-99-A.Donald at 50. 99-A.Donald to 50 for no gain (77-J.Jerry).

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. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +25.11 total EPA · 25 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
3. 3 T. King · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4. 4 S. Watkins · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
6. 6 E. Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 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

• Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass) (Q1 56:03)
• New York Giants — T. King (E. Manning pass) (Q1 48:22)
• Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q2 39:39)
• Los Angeles Rams — S. Watkins (J. Goff pass) (Q2 37:28)
• Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (Q3 26:42)
• Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q3 21:34)
• Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (Q3 18:34)
• New York Giants — E. Engram (E. Manning pass) (Q4 9:40)

Field goals

• Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q2 44:55)
• New York Giants — A. Rosas (Q2 34:06)
• Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q2 31:18)
• Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q4 3:03)

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. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-A.Moss].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 55:55) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-T.King for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 48:16) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 20–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 52 (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 39:26) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 67 (Q2 37:28) — (7:28) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-S.Watkins for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 37:18) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) 2-A.Rosas 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 28 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 21–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 26:34) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 21:34) — (6:34) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-A.Moss].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 21:27) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 18:34) — (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 18:28) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-E.Engram for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 9:33) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 29 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

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

• New York Giants (Q2 43:09) — (13:09) 22-W.Gallman up the middle to 50 for -2 yards (52-A.Ogletree). FUMBLES (52-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by LA-99-A.Donald at 50. 99-A.Donald to 50 for no gain (77-J.Jerry). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -5.35]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +6.33]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:29) — (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 81-G.Everett pushed ob at NYG 8 for 44 yards (21-L.Collins). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.99]
• New York Giants (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-T.King for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.65]
• New York Giants (Q1 51:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-T.King to LA 23 for 14 yards (21-K.Webster). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.99]

Impact plays

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

• Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +6.33]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q2 37:28) — (7:28) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-S.Watkins for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +5.65]
• New York Giants (Q2 43:09) — (13:09) 22-W.Gallman up the middle to 50 for -2 yards (52-A.Ogletree). FUMBLES (52-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by LA-99-A.Donald at 50. 99-A.Donald to 50 for no gain (77-J.Jerry). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -5.35]
• New York Giants (Q3 20:03) — (5:03) 9-B.Wing punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, recovered by NYG-46-C.Munson at NYG 18. 46-C.Munson to NYG 18 for no gain (54-B.Hager). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.54]

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) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.9% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.25 total EPA
• J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +1.00 EPA/play · +25.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +26.83 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 13 drives, -16.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) 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. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:03 · NYG 8 · Score 6-0
   (11:03) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-A.Moss].
2. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 55:55 · NYG 15 · Score 7-0
   4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 48:22 · LA 5 · Score 7-6
   (3:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-T.King for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 48:16 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
   2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
5. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 44:55 · NYG 9 · Score 10-7
   (14:55) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
6. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:39 · NYG 52 · Score 16-7
   (9:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:26 · NYG 15 · Score 17-7
   4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
8. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 37:28 · NYG 67 · Score 23-7
   (7:28) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-S.Watkins for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 37:18 · NYG 15 · Score 24-7
   4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
10. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 34:06 · LA 31 · Score 24-10
    (4:06) 2-A.Rosas 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
11. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:18 · NYG 28 · Score 27-10
    (1:18) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
12. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 26:42 · NYG 1 · Score 33-10
    (11:42) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 26:34 · NYG 15 · Score 34-10
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
14. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 21:34 · NYG 4 · Score 40-10
    (6:34) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-A.Moss].
15. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 21:27 · NYG 15 · Score 41-10
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
16. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 18:34 · NYG 4 · Score 47-10
    (3:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 18:28 · NYG 15 · Score 48-10
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
18. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · LA 10 · Score 48-16
    (9:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-E.Engram for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · LA 15 · Score 48-17
    2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
20. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 3:03 · NYG 29 · Score 51-17
    (3:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.