Game story
In Week 15 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-16, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 34–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +21.72 total EPA, and +16.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (14:16) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 22. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 16 for 6 yards (86-B.Pascoe).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +21.72 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4 T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5 D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 8 Jz. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Ryan — ATL · Passing
M. Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+21.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.40 EPA) came from New York Giants: (14:16) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 22. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 16 for 6 yards (86-B.Pascoe).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 57:14) — (12:14) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 57:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 46:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [72-O.Umenyiora].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 46:43) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q2 40:26) — (10:26) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 40 (Q3 26:39) — (11:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 26:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 1 (Q3 15:14) — (:14) 3-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:57) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 22. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 16 for 6 yards (86-B.Pascoe).
- New York Giants (Q1 52:29) — (7:29) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short left to 87-D.Hixon [56-S.Weatherspoon].
- New York Giants (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-D.Hixon to ATL 19 for 19 yards (27-R.McClain).
- New York Giants (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) 22-D.Wilson left tackle to ATL 32 for no gain (56-S.Weatherspoon).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 22. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 16 for 6 yards (86-B.Pascoe).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 12-L.McCown kneels to NYG 7 for -1 yards.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:29) — (7:29) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- New York Giants (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 38-K.Lumpkin (95-J.Babineaux).
Quarterback report card
M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 79.3% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.75 EPA/play · +21.72 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -13.9% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -11.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.398 | +0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.2% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.432 | +0.749 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.356 | -0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.398 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 67.8% |
By the numbers
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.40), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +12.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, -23.46 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Ryan (ATL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 57:14 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(12:14) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 57:12 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 46:50 · NYG 12 · Score 0-13
(1:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [72-O.Umenyiora]. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 46:43 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 40:26 · NYG 19 · Score 0-17
(10:26) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 26:39 · NYG 40 · Score 0-23
(11:39) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 26:31 · NYG 2 · Score 0-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 15:14 · NYG 1 · Score 0-27
(:14) 3-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · NYG 3 · Score 0-33
(5:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:57 · NYG 2 · Score 0-34
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 34-0 in Week 15, 2012 on 2012-12-16.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 34 (NYG 0-34 ATL) in Week 15, 2012 on 2012-12-16.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 57:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 46:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 26:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 5:04) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 40:26, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 15:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 79.3% completion, +16.0% CPOE, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +21.72 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 48.1% completion, -13.9% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -11.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +21.72 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.40 EPA): (14:16) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 22. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 16 for 6 yards (86-B.Pascoe).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.9%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
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