Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 31–26 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davi…
- Game date
- 2019-10-27
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 31–26 on 2019-10-27. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +14.08 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis) [40-J.Davis], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at NYG 13. 42-D.Kennard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(12:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:25) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(4:59) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 88-E.Engram for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-T.Walker was injured during the play. He is Out.
(12:21) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:20TD DKD. KennardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 71
- Score
- 0-6
(7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis) [40-J.Davis], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at NYG 13. 42-D.Kennard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:39TD Mike Hall Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 49
- Score
- 0-13
(2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:34TD Darius SlaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 6-14
(12:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:27XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-14
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:45TD Darius SlaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 28
- Score
- 13-14
(4:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 34
- Score
- 13-17
(:25) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:56TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 13-23
(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 13-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:59TD Evan EngramPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 19-24
(4:59) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 88-E.Engram for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-T.Walker was injured during the play. He is Out.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:21TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 41
- Score
- 19-30
(12:21) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 19-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:23TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 25-31
(1:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:19XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 26-31
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +14.08 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4Mike Hall Jr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.84 EPA/play
- 5Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6
Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +4.12 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 7G. Tate · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8Logan Thomas · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.30 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
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+14.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+5.84 EPA): (2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.33 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis) [40-J.Davis], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at NYG 13. 42-D.Kennard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.12 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.043 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.391 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.451 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | +0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 60.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.04, Detroit Lions +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.00 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +0.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — D. Kennard
- Detroit Lions — Mike Hall Jr. (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New York Giants — Darius Slayton (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- New York Giants — Darius Slayton (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New York Giants — Evan Engram (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 71 (Q1 7:20); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 7:12) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 49 (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 2:31) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 12:27) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 28 (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 9:51) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 88-E.Engram for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-T.Walker was injured during the play. He is Out..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 41 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 12:12) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:19) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis) [40-J.Davis], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at NYG 13. 42-D.Kennard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-Ja.Jenkins at NYG 5. 20-Ja.Jenkins to NYG 15 for 10 yards (19-K.Golladay).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:39) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis) [40-J.Davis], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at NYG 13. 42-D.Kennard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-Ja.Jenkins at NYG 5. 20-Ja.Jenkins to NYG 15 for 10 yards (19-K.Golladay).
- New York Giants (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:20 · DET 71 · Score 0-6
(7:20) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 19 for -10 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis) [40-J.Davis], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at NYG 13. 42-D.Kennard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:12 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:39 · NYG 49 · Score 0-13
(2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:31 · NYG 15 · Score 0-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 12:34 · DET 22 · Score 6-14
(12:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 12:27 · DET 15 · Score 7-14
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:45 · DET 28 · Score 13-14
(4:45) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · NYG 34 · Score 13-17
(:25) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:56 · NYG 9 · Score 13-23
(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:51 · NYG 15 · Score 13-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 4:59 · DET 2 · Score 19-24
(4:59) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 88-E.Engram for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-T.Walker was injured during the play. He is Out. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · NYG 41 · Score 19-30
(12:21) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · NYG 15 · Score 19-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · DET 4 · Score 25-31
(1:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:19 · DET 15 · Score 26-31
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Detroit Lions on 2019-10-27?
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 31-26 in Week 8, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q2: New York Giants 13, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: New York Giants 6, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Detroit Lions 7; Final: New York Giants 26, Detroit Lions 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Kennard (Q1 7:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Hall (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 2:39) New York Giants touchdown — D. Slayton (D. Jones pass) (Q2 12:34) New York Giants touchdown — D. Slayton (D. Jones pass) (Q2 4:45) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 9:56) New York Giants touchdown — E. Engram (D. Jones pass) (Q3 4:59) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 12:21) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (D. Jones pass) (Q4 1:23) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 54.9% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.12 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 69.4% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.08 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.84 EPA): (2:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Detroit Lions won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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