Game story
In Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-26, the New York Giants took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 10–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. DeVito (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -3.30 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Hyatt (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.75 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (:06) 37-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. PENALTY on NYG-29-X.McKinney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 12 yards, enforced between downs.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Hyatt · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 2 R. Stevenson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +5.10 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.30 EPA/play
- 4 D. Parker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 E. Elliott · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 K. Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 E. Elliott · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Hyatt — NYG · Receiving
J. Hyatt posted the highest total EPA (+9.75) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.46 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at NYG 19. 58-B.Okereke to NE 26 for 55 yards (10-M.Jones; 62-S.Sow).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — I. Hodgins (T. DeVito pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Stevenson
Field goals
- New York Giants — R. Bullock
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass short left to 18-I.Hodgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 31:53) — 46-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q3 23:06) — (8:06) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 23:02) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 46-R.Bullock 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 37-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. PENALTY on NYG-29-X.McKinney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 12 yards, enforced between downs.
- New England Patriots (Q2 34:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at NYG 19. 58-B.Okereke to NE 26 for 55 yards (10-M.Jones; 62-S.Sow).
- New England Patriots (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 4-B.Zappe pass short left intended for 7-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 29-X.McKinney at 50. 29-X.McKinney pushed ob at NE 32 for 18 yards (11-T.Thornton).
- New York Giants (Q3 21:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass deep right to 13-J.Hyatt pushed ob at NE 40 for 41 yards (29-J.Jackson).
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 7-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at NYG 39 for 5 yards (22-A.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q2 34:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at NYG 19. 58-B.Okereke to NE 26 for 55 yards (10-M.Jones; 62-S.Sow).
- New York Giants (Q1 57:33) — (12:33) 15-T.DeVito FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 29, touched at NE 27, RECOVERED by NE-5-J.Peppers at NE 26.
- New England Patriots (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 4-B.Zappe pass short left intended for 7-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 29-X.McKinney at 50. 29-X.McKinney pushed ob at NE 32 for 18 yards (11-T.Thornton).
- New York Giants (Q3 21:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass deep right to 13-J.Hyatt pushed ob at NE 40 for 41 yards (29-J.Jackson).
Quarterback report card
T.DeVito led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.DeVito (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.30 total EPA
- M.Jones (New England Patriots) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -13.1% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -9.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New England Patriots | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.189 | -0.194 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 34.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.441 | -0.100 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.600 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.194 | +0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.7% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.19, New York Giants -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -15.34 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -13.02 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Hyatt (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Jones (NE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · NE 12 · Score 0-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-T.DeVito pass short left to 18-I.Hodgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:53 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
46-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 23:06 · NYG 7 · Score 6-7
(8:06) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 23:02 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 8:13 · NE 24 · Score 7-10
(8:13) 46-R.Bullock 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 10-7 in Week 12, 2023 on 2023-11-26.
What was the final score of New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
The final score was New England Patriots 7, New York Giants 10 (NE 7-10 NYG) in Week 12, 2023 on 2023-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
Q2: New England Patriots 0, New York Giants 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: New England Patriots 0, New York Giants 3; Final: New England Patriots 7, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (T. DeVito pass) (Q2 32:00) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q3 23:06) New York Giants field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 8:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
T. DeVito (New York Giants), 51.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.30 total passing EPA. M. Jones (New England Patriots), 54.5% completion, -13.1% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -9.91 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
J. Hyatt (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +9.75 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.46 EPA): (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle intended for 81-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at NYG 19. 58-B.Okereke to NE 26 for 55 yards (10-M.Jones; 62-S.Sow).. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.8%.
Was New England Patriots vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 10-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
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