Game story
In Week 16 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-24, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 23–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -20.34 total EPA, and -6.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Foster (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (9:03) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Foster · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2 J. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 R. Ellison · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4 J. Adams · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6 H. Sharp · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 E. Penny · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 Ja. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Foster — ARI · Receiving
D. Foster posted the highest total EPA (+2.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.36 EPA) came from New York Giants: (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 20 for -8 yards (20-D.Bucannon). FUMBLES (20-D.Bucannon) [20-D.Bucannon], RECOVERED by ARI-90-R.Nkemdiche at NYG 21. 90-R.Nkemdiche for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (D. Stanton pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Brown (D. Stanton pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — R. Nkemdiche
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 31:01) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q3 24:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short right to 12-J.Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 72 (Q4 15:00); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:50) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q2 39:03) — (9:03) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- New York Giants (Q2 41:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison to ARI 24 for 15 yards (36-B.Baker).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 54:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle to 37-D.Foster to NYG 37 for 8 yards (47-K.Sheppard).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to NYG 40 for 23 yards (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
- New York Giants (Q1 47:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at ARI 25. 41-A.Bethea to ARI 25 for no gain (88-E.Engram). NYG-88-E.Engram was injured during the play
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 20 for -8 yards (20-D.Bucannon). FUMBLES (20-D.Bucannon) [20-D.Bucannon], RECOVERED by ARI-90-R.Nkemdiche at NYG 21. 90-R.Nkemdiche for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 15:55) — (:55) 5-D.Stanton pass deep right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Cockrell at NYG 0. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Cockrell (90-J.Pierre-Paul) at ARI 27. 37-R.Cockrell pushed ob at ARI 26 for 1 yard (13-Ja.Brown).
- New York Giants (Q2 39:03) — (9:03) 2-A.Rosas 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -20.34 total EPA
- D.Stanton (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.444 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.391 | -0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.587 | -0.296 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | +0.444 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 65.1% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.44), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -12.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -38.21 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Foster (Arizona Cardinals) 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.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 50:33 · NYG 3 · Score 0-3
(5:33) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:07 · NYG 13 · Score 0-9
(1:07) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:01 · NYG 15 · Score 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 24:30 · NYG 15 · Score 0-16
(9:30) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short right to 12-J.Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 72 · Score 0-22
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 20 for -8 yards (20-D.Bucannon). FUMBLES (20-D.Bucannon) [20-D.Bucannon], RECOVERED by ARI-90-R.Nkemdiche at NYG 21 - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · NYG 15 · Score 0-23
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 23-0 in Week 16, 2017 on 2017-12-24.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 23 (NYG 0-23 ARI) in Week 16, 2017 on 2017-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (D. Stanton pass) (Q2 31:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Brown (D. Stanton pass) (Q3 24:30) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Nkemdiche (Q4 15:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 50:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 51.9% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -20.34 total passing EPA. D. Stanton (Arizona Cardinals), 52.6% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
D. Foster (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +2.32 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.36 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 20 for -8 yards (20-D.Bucannon). FUMBLES (20-D.Bucannon) [20-D.Bucannon], RECOVERED by ARI-90-R.Nkemdiche at NYG 21. 90-R.Nkemdiche for. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
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