Game story
In Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-31, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 26–25 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Taylor (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -3.12 total EPA, and +1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Higbee (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-37.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (3:49) 42-E.Evans punts 58 yards to NYG 6, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-G.Olszewski for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 25 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 3 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 D. Waller · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 7 P. Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Higbee — LA · Receiving
T. Higbee posted the highest total EPA (+3.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.93 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (10:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 17-P.Nacua pushed ob at NYG 2 for 80 yards (24-D.Belton).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- New York Giants — W. Robinson
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- New York Giants — D. Slayton (T. Taylor pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- New York Giants — G. Olszewski
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Crosby
- New York Giants — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) 23-K.Williams right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 48:07) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 24 (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) 17-W.Robinson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 43:03) — 21-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 31:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 31:44) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 21-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 25:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle) 23-K.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 80 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 15–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 21-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) 23-K.Williams right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 64 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 42-E.Evans punts 58 yards to NYG 6, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-G.Olszewski for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q4 3:27) — (Kick formation) PENALTY on LA-92-J.Williams, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at LA 15 - No Play..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 42-E.Evans punts 58 yards to NYG 6, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-G.Olszewski for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 21-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 42-E.Evans punts 40 yards to NYG 44, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-G.Olszewski ran ob at LA 48 for 8 yards (97-M.Hoecht). PENALTY on NYG-30-D.Holmes, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 45.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor scrambles right tackle to LA 34 for 31 yards (43-J.Johnson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 17-P.Nacua pushed ob at NYG 2 for 80 yards (24-D.Belton).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 17-P.Nacua pushed ob at NYG 2 for 80 yards (24-D.Belton).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 42-E.Evans punts 58 yards to NYG 6, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-G.Olszewski for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 15-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Belton at NYG 46. 24-D.Belton ran ob at LA 34 for 20 yards (89-T.Higbee).
Quarterback report card
T.Taylor led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Taylor (New York Giants) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.12 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.189 | -0.257 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams -0.06, New York Giants -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -4.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -8.18 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Higbee (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 48:11 · NYG 4 · Score 6-0
(3:11) 23-K.Williams right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 48:07 · NYG 15 · Score 7-0
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 43:11 · LA 24 · Score 7-6
(13:11) 17-W.Robinson right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 43:03 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
21-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:48 · NYG 5 · Score 13-7
(1:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:44 · NYG 15 · Score 14-7
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · LA 13 · Score 14-10
(:00) 21-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 25:22 · NYG 2 · Score 20-10
(10:22) (No Huddle) 23-K.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 19:50 · LA 80 · Score 20-16
(4:50) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 13:28 · LA 13 · Score 20-19
(13:28) 21-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:10 · NYG 28 · Score 26-19
(12:10) 23-K.Williams right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · NYG 64 · Score 26-25
(3:49) 42-E.Evans punts 58 yards to NYG 6, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-G.Olszewski for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:27 · LA 15 · Score 26-25
(Kick formation) PENALTY on LA-92-J.Williams, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at LA 15 - No Play.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 26-25 in Week 17, 2023 on 2023-12-31.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 26, New York Giants 25 (LA 26-25 NYG) in Week 17, 2023 on 2023-12-31.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, New York Giants 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 6, New York Giants 6; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 6, New York Giants 15; Final: Los Angeles Rams 26, New York Giants 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 48:11) New York Giants touchdown — W. Robinson (Q2 43:11) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 31:48) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q3 25:22) New York Giants touchdown — D. Slayton (T. Taylor pass) (Q3 19:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 12:10) New York Giants touchdown — G. Olszewski (Q4 3:49) New York Giants field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 13:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants?
T. Taylor (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, +1.5% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.12 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 61.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants?
T. Higbee (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +3.78 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.93 EPA): (10:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 17-P.Nacua pushed ob at NYG 2 for 80 yards (24-D.Belton).. The biggest win-probability swing was -37.8%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Rams won 26-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
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