Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 36–7 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–0 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CAR -3. 15-J.Adams to CAR 20 for 23 yards (52-S.Pa…
- Game date
- 2012-09-20
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 36–7 on 2012-09-20. E. Manning posted a game-high +15.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 36 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(3:50) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(12:08) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(3:17) 9-L.Tynes 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(14:11) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(6:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:53) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(9:42) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(1:13) 9-L.Tynes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:42TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 6-0
(11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:38XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 3:50FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 10-0
(3:50) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:08TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 16-0
(12:08) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:03XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:17FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 20-0
(3:17) 9-L.Tynes 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 14:11FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 23-0
(14:11) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:28TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 23-6
(6:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:25XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 23-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:53FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 18
- Score
- 26-7
(:53) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:42TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 32-7
(9:42) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:40XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 33-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:13FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 36-7
(1:13) 9-L.Tynes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +15.23 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2R. Barden · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3M. Bennett · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4Anthony Brown · New York Giants · Rushing · +6.81 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 6V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+15.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): L. Tynes — 9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CAR -3. 15-J.Adams to CAR 20 for 23 yards (52-S.Paysinger). FUMBLES (52-S.Paysinger), RECOVERED by NYG-52-S.Paysinger at CAR 19. 52-S.Paysinger to CAR 19 for no
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) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +15.23 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.307 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.7% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.309 | -0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.307 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 46.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.31 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.14 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -10.58 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +25.20 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — M. Bennett (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Anthony Brown
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- New York Giants — Anthony Brown
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 11:38) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 12:03) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) 9-L.Tynes 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 6:25) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q3 0:53) — (:53) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 9:40) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 9-L.Tynes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 35-A.Brown right tackle pushed ob at CAR 22 for 31 yards (43-H.Nakamura).
- New York Giants (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end to NYG 44 for no gain (90-J.Pierre-Paul).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Hosley at NYG 39. 28-J.Hosley to NYG 41 for 2 yards (11-B.LaFell). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner
- New York Giants (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) 35-A.Brown up the middle to NYG 48 for 19 yards (43-H.Nakamura; 24-J.Norman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 15:00) — 9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CAR -3. 15-J.Adams to CAR 20 for 23 yards (52-S.Paysinger). FUMBLES (52-S.Paysinger), RECOVERED by NYG-52-S.Paysinger at CAR 19. 52-S.Paysinger to CAR 19 for no
- New York Giants (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 5-S.Weatherford punts 41 yards to CAR 19, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 15-J.Adams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYG-30-J.Tryon at CAR 19.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown at NYG -1. 27-S.Brown to NYG 43 for 44 yards (88-G.Olsen).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Hosley at NYG 39. 28-J.Hosley to NYG 41 for 2 yards (11-B.LaFell). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 11:42 · CAR 14 · Score 6-0
(11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 11:38 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 3:50 · CAR 29 · Score 10-0
(3:50) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · CAR 1 · Score 16-0
(12:08) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 12:03 · CAR 2 · Score 17-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:17 · CAR 31 · Score 20-0
(3:17) 9-L.Tynes 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 14:11 · CAR 12 · Score 23-0
(14:11) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:28 · NYG 1 · Score 23-6
(6:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:25 · NYG 2 · Score 23-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 0:53 · CAR 18 · Score 26-7
(:53) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:42 · CAR 1 · Score 32-7
(9:42) 35-A.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:40 · CAR 2 · Score 33-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · CAR 9 · Score 36-7
(1:13) 9-L.Tynes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers on 2012-09-20?
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 36-7 in Week 3, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: New York Giants 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: New York Giants 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: New York Giants 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: New York Giants 36, Carolina Panthers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers?
New York Giants touchdown — M. Bennett (E. Manning pass) (Q1 11:42) New York Giants touchdown — A. Brown (Q2 12:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 6:28) New York Giants touchdown — A. Brown (Q4 9:42) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 3:50, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 3:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 14:11, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 0:53, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 71.1% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +15.23 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 45.7% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (11:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-M.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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