Game story
In Week 13 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-30, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 23–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -9.94 total EPA, and -1.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:08) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 10 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +11.15 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4 D. Ward · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5 D. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play
- 6 K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
- 8 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 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 (+11.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.01 EPA) came from New York Giants: (10:04) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Toomer (E. Manning pass)
- Washington Commanders — D. Thomas
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- New York Giants — J. Carney
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 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q1 55:04) — (10:04) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 54:56) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q1 47:15) — (2:15) 5-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 42:06) — (12:06) 5-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 29 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 11-D.Thomas right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 38:31) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 23:37) — (8:37) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 23:33) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 70 (Q3 22:58) — (7:58) 17-J.Campbell scrambles right end pushed ob at WAS 32 for 2 yards (55-D.Clark)..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) 5-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:26) — (:26) 10-E.Manning up the middle to WAS 38 for no gain (79-L.Alexander; 95-C.Wilson). Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
- New York Giants (Q2 34:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS 25. 23-D.Hall to WAS 29 for 4 yards (76-C.Snee, 87-D.Hixon).
- New York Giants (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 87-D.Hixon to WAS 40 for 15 yards (22-C.Rogers).
- New York Giants (Q1 55:04) — (10:04) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 55:04) — (10:04) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 44:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-D.Ward pushed ob at WAS 32 for 48 yards (59-L.Fletcher).
- New York Giants (Q2 34:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS 25. 23-D.Hall to WAS 29 for 4 yards (76-C.Snee, 87-D.Hixon).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 11-D.Thomas right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.94 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.0% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 39.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.286 | -0.186 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.110 | -0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.147 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.8% | 53.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +8.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -11.60 total EPA, 1 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 55:04 · WAS 40 · Score 6-0
(10:04) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 54:56 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 47:15 · WAS 13 · Score 10-0
(2:15) 5-J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 42:06 · WAS 20 · Score 13-0
(12:06) 5-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 38:40 · NYG 29 · Score 13-6
(8:40) 11-D.Thomas right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 38:31 · NYG 2 · Score 13-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 23:37 · WAS 1 · Score 19-7
(8:37) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 23:33 · WAS 2 · Score 20-7
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+7) — Q3 22:58 · NYG 70 · Score 20-7
(7:58) 17-J.Campbell scrambles right end pushed ob at WAS 32 for 2 yards (55-D.Clark). - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:31 · WAS 21 · Score 23-7
(6:31) 5-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 23-7 in Week 13, 2008 on 2008-11-30.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 23, Washington Commanders 7 (NYG 23-7 WAS) in Week 13, 2008 on 2008-11-30.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New York Giants 23, Washington Commanders 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q1 55:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Thomas (Q2 38:40) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q3 23:37) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q1 47:15, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 42:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q4 6:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 48.9% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.94 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.8% completion, +0.0% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.15 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
E. Manning (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +11.15 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.01 EPA): (10:04) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.3%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
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