Game story
In Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-12-06, the New York Giants took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 17–12 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -11.21 total EPA, and -3.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, W.Gallman Jr. (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-Q.Diggs (35-R.Neal) at SEA 4. 37-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 36 for 32 yards (12-C.McCoy).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W.Gallman Jr. · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.35 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 A. Morris · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 5 G.Tate III · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.41 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 8 A. Morris · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W.Gallman Jr. — NYG · Rushing
W.Gallman Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+4.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.70 EPA) came from New York Giants: (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-Q.Diggs (35-R.Neal) at SEA 4. 37-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 36 for 32 yards (12-C.McCoy).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — A. Morris
- New York Giants — A. Morris (C. McCoy pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- New York Giants — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q1 56:55) — (11:55) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 2–0. Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 89 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) 9-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 35-R.Neal, Center-58-C.Kreiter, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q3 22:43) — (7:43) 41-A.Morris left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q3 22:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-C.McCoy pass to 87-S.Shepard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q3 17:33) — (2:33) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 41-A.Morris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 32-C.Carson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 6:09) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-Q.Diggs (35-R.Neal) at SEA 4. 37-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 36 for 32 yards (12-C.McCoy).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:06) — (6:06) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 47, touched at NYG 49, RECOVERED by NYG-57-N.Lalos at NYG 48.
- New York Giants (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) 22-W.Gallman Jr. left end to SEA 17 for 60 yards (56-J.Brooks).
- New York Giants (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 9-R.Dixon punts 42 yards to end zone, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Touchback.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 46 for -8 yards (99-L.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-Q.Diggs (35-R.Neal) at SEA 4. 37-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 36 for 32 yards (12-C.McCoy).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:06) — (6:06) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 47, touched at NYG 49, RECOVERED by NYG-57-N.Lalos at NYG 48.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 32-C.Carson INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Holmes at SEA 39. 30-D.Holmes to SEA 39 for no gain (89-W.Dissly).
- New York Giants (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) 22-W.Gallman Jr. left end to SEA 17 for 60 yards (56-J.Brooks).
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 56 dropbacks · 48.2% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -11.21 total EPA
- C.McCoy (New York Giants) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -7.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.7% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.286 | -0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.170 | -0.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.174 | +0.102 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 65.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -7.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -15.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- W.Gallman Jr. (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. McCoy (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.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 56:55 · NYG 13 · Score 0-3
(11:55) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q2 30:33 · SEA 89 · Score 0-5
(:33) 9-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 35-R.Neal, Center-58-C.Kreiter, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 22:43 · SEA 4 · Score 6-5
(7:43) 41-A.Morris left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q3 22:40 · SEA 2 · Score 8-5
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-C.McCoy pass to 87-S.Shepard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 17:33 · SEA 6 · Score 14-5
(2:33) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 41-A.Morris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 9:55 · SEA 30 · Score 17-5
(9:55) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · NYG 28 · Score 17-11
(6:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 32-C.Carson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:09 · NYG 15 · Score 17-12
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
The New York Giants beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-12 in Week 13, 2020 on 2020-12-06.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was New York Giants 17, Seattle Seahawks 12 (NYG 17-12 SEA) in Week 13, 2020 on 2020-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: New York Giants 0, Seattle Seahawks 2; Q3: New York Giants 14, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: New York Giants 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: New York Giants 17, Seattle Seahawks 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 22:43) New York Giants touchdown — A. Morris (C. McCoy pass) (Q3 17:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 6:15) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 56:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 9:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 48.2% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -11.21 total passing EPA. C. McCoy (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -7.45 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
W.Gallman Jr. (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +4.35 on rushing plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.70 EPA): (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-Q.Diggs (35-R.Neal) at SEA 4. 37-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 36 for 32 yards (12-C.McCoy).. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.6%.
Was New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Giants won 17-12 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
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