New York Giants vs. New England Patriots: 2019 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-10, the New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 35–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +1.18 total EPA, and +6.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Meyers (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-23.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 43 for -9 yards (59-L.Carter). FUMBLES (59-L.Carter) [59-L.Carter], RECOVERED by NYG-44-M.Golden at NE 42. 44-M.Golden for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-10-J.Gordon

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
2. 2 J. White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3. 3 G. Tate · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Bolden · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Michel · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +1.18 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Izzo · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New England Patriots — C. Winovich (Q1 46:48)
• New England Patriots — B. Bolden (Q2 37:17)
• New York Giants — G. Tate (D. Jones pass) (Q2 36:15)
• New York Giants — M. Golden (Q2 34:54)
• New England Patriots — T. Brady (Q2 30:38)
• New England Patriots — J. Hilliman (D. Jones pass) (Q4 8:43)
• New England Patriots — T. Brady (Q4 3:53)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 81 (Q1 46:48); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 46:41) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 37:17) — (7:17) 38-B.Bolden left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 37:11) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 64 (Q2 36:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 36:05) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 48 (Q2 34:54); New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 34:38) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) 65-J.Eluemunor reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 30:36) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 67 (Q4 8:43); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 8:33) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 2 rushing TD game; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:49) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New England Patriots (Q2 34:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 43 for -9 yards (59-L.Carter). FUMBLES (59-L.Carter) [59-L.Carter], RECOVERED by NYG-44-M.Golden at NE 42. 44-M.Golden for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-10-J.Gordon [WPA -23.3% · EPA -8.89]
• New England Patriots (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 20-Ja.Jenkins at NYG 3. 20-Ja.Jenkins ran ob at NE 35 for 62 yards (26-S.Michel). PENALTY on NYG-44-M.Golden, Unnecessary Ro [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.87]
• New York Giants (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) 8-D.Jones pass short left INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon [71-D.Shelton] at NYG 47. 21-D.Harmon pushed ob at NYG 20 for 27 yards (85-R.Ellison). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.72]
• New York Giants (Q1 46:48) — (1:48) 9-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 38-B.Bolden, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, RECOVERED by NE-50-C.Winovich at NYG 6. 50-C.Winovich for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Blocked by credit to NE 38-Bolden. Bolden drives NYG [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.63]
• New York Giants (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 28-J.Hilliman to NYG 26 for -7 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYG 22. 53-K.Van Noy ran ob at NYG 2 for 20 [WPA -11.5% · EPA -7.19]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New England Patriots (Q2 34:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 43 for -9 yards (59-L.Carter). FUMBLES (59-L.Carter) [59-L.Carter], RECOVERED by NYG-44-M.Golden at NE 42. 44-M.Golden for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-10-J.Gordon [WPA -23.3% · EPA -8.89]
• New York Giants (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 28-J.Hilliman to NYG 26 for -7 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYG 22. 53-K.Van Noy ran ob at NYG 2 for 20 [WPA -11.5% · EPA -7.19]
• New England Patriots (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 20-Ja.Jenkins at NYG 3. 20-Ja.Jenkins ran ob at NE 35 for 62 yards (26-S.Michel). PENALTY on NYG-44-M.Golden, Unnecessary Ro [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.87]
• New York Giants (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) 8-D.Jones pass short left INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon [71-D.Shelton] at NYG 47. 21-D.Harmon pushed ob at NYG 20 for 27 yards (85-R.Ellison). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.72]

Quarterback report card

T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 46 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.18 total EPA
• D.Jones (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -22.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.52), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• New England Patriots: 14 drives, -11.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 14 drives, -33.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Meyers (New England Patriots) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Brady (NE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Jones (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.

1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 46:48 · NE 81 · Score 0-6
   (1:48) 9-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 38-B.Bolden, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, RECOVERED by NE-50-C.Winovich at NYG 6. 50-C.Winovich for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Blocked by c
2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 46:41 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
   2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 37:17 · NYG 1 · Score 0-13
   (7:17) 38-B.Bolden left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 37:11 · NYG 15 · Score 0-14
   2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 36:15 · NE 64 · Score 6-14
   (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 15-G.Tate for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 36:05 · NE 15 · Score 7-14
   2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 34:54 · NYG 48 · Score 13-14
   (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 43 for -9 yards (59-L.Carter). FUMBLES (59-L.Carter) [59-L.Carter], RECOVERED by NYG-44-M.Golden at NE 42. 44-M.Golden
8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 34:38 · NE 15 · Score 14-14
   2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
9. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 30:38 · NYG 1 · Score 14-20
   (:38) 65-J.Eluemunor reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 30:36 · NYG 15 · Score 14-21
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · NE 67 · Score 14-27
    (8:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 28-J.Hilliman to NYG 26 for -7 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at NYG
12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:33 · NYG 15 · Score 14-28
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:53 · NYG 1 · Score 14-34
    (3:53) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 2 rushing TD game
14. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:49 · NYG 15 · Score 14-35
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.