Game story
In Week 18 of the 2007 NFL season on 2008-01-06, the New York Giants took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -0.18 total EPA, and +1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (6:17) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 0. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +10.40 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 3 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 5 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+10.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.46 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9-L.Tynes kicks 63 yards from NYG 30 to TB 7. 17-M.Spurlock to TB 32 for 25 yards (52-T.Daniels). FUMBLES (52-T.Daniels), touched at TB 32, RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at TB 32. 23-C.Webster to TB 30 for 2 yards (58-Q.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 46:53) — (1:53) 34-E.Graham left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 46:49) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 27-B.Jacobs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 40:02) — (Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 34:06) — (Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 8:03) — (Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:25) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 0. Touchback.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 30:00) — 9-L.Tynes kicks 63 yards from NYG 30 to TB 7. 17-M.Spurlock to TB 32 for 25 yards (52-T.Daniels). FUMBLES (52-T.Daniels), touched at TB 32, RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at TB 32. 23-C.Webster to TB 3
- New York Giants (Q2 40:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer to TB 5 for 13 yards (51-B.Ruud).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 31:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 19-I.Hilliard ran ob at 50 for 8 yards.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress to TB 37 for 9 yards (20-R.Barber).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 30:00) — 9-L.Tynes kicks 63 yards from NYG 30 to TB 7. 17-M.Spurlock to TB 32 for 25 yards (52-T.Daniels). FUMBLES (52-T.Daniels), touched at TB 32, RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at TB 32. 23-C.Webster to TB 3
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 0. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 40:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer to TB 5 for 13 yards (51-B.Ruud).
Quarterback report card
J.Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.18 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +10.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.114 | -0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.9% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.347 | -0.005 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | +0.066 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 48.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +8.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -4.21 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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 46:53 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(1:53) 34-E.Graham left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 46:49 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 40:08 · TB 5 · Score 6-7
(10:08) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 27-B.Jacobs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 40:02 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 34:11 · TB 8 · Score 13-7
(4:11) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 34:06 · TB 2 · Score 14-7
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 25:00 · TB 7 · Score 17-7
(10:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:08 · TB 4 · Score 23-7
(8:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 8:03 · TB 2 · Score 24-7
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 3:30 · NYG 6 · Score 24-13
(3:30) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 3:25 · NYG 2 · Score 24-14
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-14 in Week 18, 2007 on 2008-01-06.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was New York Giants 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 (NYG 24-14 TB) in Week 18, 2007 on 2008-01-06.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: New York Giants 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: New York Giants 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: New York Giants 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q1 46:53) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass) (Q2 40:08) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 34:11) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 3:30) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 25:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.18 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 66.7% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.40 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Manning (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +10.40 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.46 EPA): 9-L.Tynes kicks 63 yards from NYG 30 to TB 7. 17-M.Spurlock to TB 32 for 25 yards (52-T.Daniels). FUMBLES (52-T.Daniels), touched at TB 32, RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at TB 32. . The biggest win-probability swing was -13.7%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L
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