New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: 2009 Week 15 Recap

Game story

In Week 15 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-21, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 45–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -8.45 total EPA, and -10.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +24.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+6.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (10:55) 27-B.Jacobs right end to WAS 34 for 8 yards (22-C.Rogers, 37-R.Doughty).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +24.71 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +7.33 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
4. 4 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Hagan · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
8. 8 K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

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. Bradshaw (Q1 50:53)
• New York Giants — A. Bradshaw (Q2 44:25)
• New York Giants — S. Smith (E. Manning pass) (Q2 34:41)
• Washington Commanders — F. Davis (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 25:38)
• New York Giants — D. Hagan (E. Manning pass) (Q3 21:26)
• New York Giants — T. Thomas (Q3 21:14)
• Washington Commanders — Q. Ganther (Q3 15:14)
• New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:55)

Field goals

• New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 38:10)

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 WAS 3 (Q1 50:53); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 50:47) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 44:25) — (14:25) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 44:21) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q2 34:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 34:36) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–12. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 11 (Q3 25:38) — (10:38) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 86-F.Davis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q3 21:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-D.Hagan for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 21:21) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 88 (Q3 21:14); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 21:07) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 15:14) — (:14) 35-Q.Ganther left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:48) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Giants (Q1 55:55) — (10:55) 27-B.Jacobs right end to WAS 34 for 8 yards (22-C.Rogers, 37-R.Doughty). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +0.90]
• New York Giants (Q1 54:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 44-A.Bradshaw to WAS 16 for 14 yards (30-L.Landry, 41-K.Moore). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.83]
• Washington Commanders (Q1 50:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 30 for -9 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck) [91-J.Tuck], recovered by WAS-71-M.Williams at WAS 30. 71-M.Williams to WAS 30 for no gain (94-M.Kiwanuka) [WPA -5.7% · EPA -2.28]
• New York Giants (Q1 49:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith to WAS 49 for 14 yards (37-R.Doughty). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +2.22]
• New York Giants (Q1 52:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 44-A.Bradshaw to WAS 2 for 7 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 52-R.McIntosh). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +1.94]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Washington Commanders (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at WAS 14. 24-T.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -7.21]
• New York Giants (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks to WAS 6 for 45 yards (27-F.Smoot, 30-L.Landry). [WPA +2.8% · EPA +4.09]
• Washington Commanders (Q3 27:23) — (12:23) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 31-R.Cartwright to NYG 16 for 51 yards (52-M.Boley). [WPA +2.5% · EPA +3.87]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Blackburn at NYG 25. 57-C.Blackburn to NYG 49 for 24 yards (76-L.Jones). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.47]

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) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.45 total EPA
• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.88 EPA/play · +24.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New York Giants: 10 drives, +25.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -12.43 total EPA, 3 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.
• J. Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• 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.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 50:53 · WAS 3 · Score 6-0
   (5:53) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-69-R.Seubert was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 50:47 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 44:25 · WAS 4 · Score 13-0
   (14:25) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 44:21 · WAS 2 · Score 14-0
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 38:10 · WAS 20 · Score 17-0
   (8:10) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 34:41 · WAS 6 · Score 23-0
   (4:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 34:36 · WAS 2 · Score 24-0
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 25:38 · NYG 11 · Score 24-6
   (10:38) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 86-F.Davis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 21:26 · WAS 23 · Score 30-6
   (6:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-D.Hagan for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 21:21 · WAS 2 · Score 31-6
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 21:14 · NYG 88 · Score 37-6
    (6:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 86-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at WAS 14. 24-T.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 21:07 · WAS 2 · Score 38-6
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
13. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 15:14 · NYG 1 · Score 38-12
    (:14) 35-Q.Ganther left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:55 · WAS 25 · Score 44-12
    (12:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:48 · WAS 2 · Score 45-12
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.