Game story
In Week 12 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-26, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +14.45 total EPA, and +12.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, V. Young (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 32-A.Jones at NYG 49. 32-A.Jones to NYG 49 for no gain (85-D.Tyree).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +14.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +6.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 3 B. Wade · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 4 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 5 B. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6 B. Scaife · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Young — TEN · Passing
V. Young posted the highest total EPA (+14.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.05 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (10:09) 20-T.Henry up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (53-R.Torbor). FUMBLES (53-R.Torbor), RECOVERED by NYG-28-G.Wilson at NYG 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Tennessee Titans — B. Scaife (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — V. Young
- Tennessee Titans — B. Jones (V. Young pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q1 49:26) — (4:26) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 49:22) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q2 42:28) — (12:28) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 42:22) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q2 38:09) — (8:09) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 38:05) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 24–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 80-B.Scaife for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:35) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) 10-V.Young right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-98-F.Robbins, Defensive Offside, declined.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:24) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 0:44) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 32-A.Jones at NYG 49. 32-A.Jones to NYG 49 for no gain (85-D.Tyree).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:09) — (10:09) 20-T.Henry up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (53-R.Torbor). FUMBLES (53-R.Torbor), RECOVERED by NYG-28-G.Wilson at NYG 48.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife pushed ob at NYG 38 for 11 yards (33-J.Bell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:09) — (10:09) 20-T.Henry up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (53-R.Torbor). FUMBLES (53-R.Torbor), RECOVERED by NYG-28-G.Wilson at NYG 48.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) 10-V.Young FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 23, RECOVERED by NYG-98-F.Robbins at TEN 29.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-A.Jones at TEN 28. 32-A.Jones pushed ob at NYG 46 for 26 yards (21-T.Barber).
- New York Giants (Q2 38:09) — (8:09) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
V.Young led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.45 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.344 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.878 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 54.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.00, Tennessee Titans +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +0.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +0.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans 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.
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- V. Young (TEN) 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.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 49:26 · TEN 3 · Score 6-0
(4:26) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 49:22 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 42:28 · TEN 10 · Score 13-0
(12:28) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 42:22 · TEN 2 · Score 14-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:09 · TEN 4 · Score 20-0
(8:09) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:05 · TEN 2 · Score 21-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:38 · NYG 4 · Score 21-6
(9:38) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 80-B.Scaife for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 9:35 · NYG 2 · Score 21-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:24 · NYG 1 · Score 21-13
(5:24) 10-V.Young right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-98-F.Robbins, Defensive Offside, declined. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 5:24 · NYG 2 · Score 21-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · NYG 14 · Score 21-20
(:49) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:44 · NYG 2 · Score 21-21
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · NYG 31 · Score 21-24
(:11) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New York Giants 24-21 in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-26.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was New York Giants 21, Tennessee Titans 24 (NYG 21-24 TEN) in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: New York Giants 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Tennessee Titans 24; Final: New York Giants 21, Tennessee Titans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q1 49:26) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 42:28) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 38:09) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Scaife (V. Young pass) (Q4 9:38) Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Young (Q4 5:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Jones (V. Young pass) (Q4 0:49) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 57.1% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.45 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 62.1% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +14.45 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.05 EPA): (10:09) 20-T.Henry up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (53-R.Torbor). FUMBLES (53-R.Torbor), RECOVERED by NYG-28-G.Wilson at NYG 48.. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.6%.
Was New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
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