Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 31–17 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 10–24 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:37) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Barber follows blocks by …
- Game date
- 2004-09-12
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 31–17 on 2004-09-12. D. McNabb posted a game-high +19.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(8:21) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. PENALTY on PHI-46-Q.Mikell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb to Owens in corner of the end zone.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:25) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. Eagles' McNabb scrambles right, chased by Giants' Strahan, and fires a pass to Owens just before going OOB.
(6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Smith runs flag pattern to right end zone and leaps for TD catch over Giants' Allen. Eagles' McNabb has just completed 8 straight passes.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:19) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(1:19) 2-S.Christie 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(5:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens grabs his 3rd TD pass on short fade in right-center of end zone.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:37) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Barber follows blocks by Diehl and Snee off right tackle to crack long-gainer for TD. Giants' Manning is new QB.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:21TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 3
- Score
- 6-0
(8:21) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:17XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. PENALTY on PHI-46-Q.Mikell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:24TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 7-6
(6:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb to Owens in corner of the end zone.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:18XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 2:25TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 7-13
(2:25) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 2:17XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. Eagles' McNabb scrambles right, chased by Giants' Strahan, and fires a pass to Owens just before going OOB.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:22TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 7-20
(6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Smith runs flag pattern to right end zone and leaps for TD catch over Giants' Allen. Eagles' McNabb has just completed 8 straight passes.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:15XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:19FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 27
- Score
- 7-24
(2:19) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:19FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 35
- Score
- 10-24
(1:19) 2-S.Christie 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:27TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 12
- Score
- 10-30
(5:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens grabs his 3rd TD pass on short fade in right-center of end zone.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:22XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:37TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 72
- Score
- 16-31
(2:37) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Barber follows blocks by Diehl and Snee off right tackle to crack long-gainer for TD. Giants' Manning is new QB.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:25XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 17-31
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +19.29 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2Tyler Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 4Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +6.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5T.J. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 6Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 8Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 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
D. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+19.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+5.08 EPA): (3:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to NYG 3 for 53 yards (24-W.Peterson). Eagles' Pinkston runs a straight fly pattern and catches the ball over his shoulder.
Biggest single play (+6.37 EPA): Taye Barber — (2:37) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Barber follows blocks by Diehl and Snee off right tackle to crack long-gainer for TD. Giants' Manning is new QB.
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +19.29 total EPA
- Kade Warner (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.457 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.19 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -0.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +15.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — R. Dayne
- Philadelphia Eagles — Tyler Owens (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Tyler Owens (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Lecitus Smith (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Tyler Owens (D. McNabb pass)
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- New York Giants — S. Christie
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 8:17); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb to Owens in corner of the end zone.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 6:18) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 2:17).
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q2 6:22); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 6:15) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) 2-S.Christie 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q3 5:27); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 5:22) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 72 (Q4 2:37); New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:25) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:53) — (3:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to NYG 3 for 53 yards (24-W.Peterson). Eagles' Pinkston runs a straight fly pattern and catches the ball over his shoulder.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb to Owens in corner of the end zone.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) 36-B.Westbrook right tackle to NYG 21 for 50 yards (25-W.Allen).
- New York Giants (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-T.Carter pushed ob at PHI 31 for 13 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
- New York Giants (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 27-R.Dayne (93-J.Kearse).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Barber follows blocks by Diehl and Snee off right tackle to crack long-gainer for TD. Giants' Manning is new QB.
- New York Giants (Q3 0:16) — (:16) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 1, touched at PHI 1, RECOVERED by PHI-93-J.Kearse at PHI 4. 93-J.Kearse to PHI 4 for no gain (27-R.Dayne).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:53) — (3:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to NYG 3 for 53 yards (24-W.Peterson). Eagles' Pinkston runs a straight fly pattern and catches the ball over his shoulder.
- New York Giants (Q1 8:17) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. PENALTY on PHI-46-Q.Mikell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:21 · PHI 3 · Score 6-0
(8:21) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:17 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. PENALTY on PHI-46-Q.Mikell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:24 · NYG 20 · Score 7-6
(6:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb to Owens in corner of the end zone. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 2:25 · NYG 3 · Score 7-13
(2:25) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 2:17 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. Eagles' McNabb scrambles right, chased by Giants' Strahan, and fires a pass to Owens just before going OOB. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:22 · NYG 14 · Score 7-20
(6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Smith runs flag pattern to right end zone and leaps for TD catch over Giants' Allen. Eagles' McNabb has just completed 8 straight - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · NYG 2 · Score 7-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:19 · NYG 27 · Score 7-24
(2:19) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:19 · PHI 35 · Score 10-24
(1:19) 2-S.Christie 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:27 · NYG 12 · Score 10-30
(5:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens grabs his 3rd TD pass on short fade in right-center of end zone. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 5:22 · NYG 2 · Score 10-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:37 · PHI 72 · Score 16-31
(2:37) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Barber follows blocks by Diehl and Snee off right tackle to crack long-gainer for TD. Giants' Manning is new QB. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:25 · PHI 2 · Score 17-31
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2004-09-12?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 31-17 in Week 1, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q2: New York Giants 3, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: New York Giants 17, Philadelphia Eagles 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Dayne (Q1 8:21) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 6:24) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 2:25) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 6:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 5:27) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 2:37) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 2:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q2 1:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 66.7% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +19.29 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (New York Giants), 47.1% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.08 EPA): (3:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to NYG 3 for 53 yards (24-W.Peterson). Eagles' Pinkston runs a straight fly pattern and catches the ball over his shoulder..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Now 0-1 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Now 1-0 W
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