Game story
In Week 17 of the 2010 NFL season on 2011-01-02, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -7.33 total EPA, and -4.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 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 · +8.74 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 D. Hagan · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 A. Armstrong · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5 M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 K. Williams · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 T. Austin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 8 F. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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 (+8.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (+8.21 EPA) came from New York Giants: (12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 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 — B. Jacobs
- Washington Commanders — F. Davis (R. Grossman pass)
- New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Armstrong (R. Grossman 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: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q1 50:08) — (5:08) 9-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 33:11) — (3:11) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 27-B.Jacobs right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 33:06) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 86-F.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:22) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 92 (Q3 27:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 27:19) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 64 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle to 13-A.Armstrong for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:52) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q3 27:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle to 13-A.Armstrong for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 89-S.Moss to NYG 10 for 7 yards (54-J.Goff). FUMBLES (54-J.Goff), RECOVERED by NYG-21-K.Phillips at NYG 10. 21-K.Phillips to NYG 10 for no gain (78-
- New York Giants (Q1 45:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-M.Manningham INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at NYG 33. 31-P.Buchanon pushed ob at NYG 25 for 8 yards (76-C.Snee).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 44:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at NYG 30 for -10 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul at NYG 25. 90-J.Pierre-Paul to NYG 25 for no gain (78-K.Lich
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 27:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle to 13-A.Armstrong for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 22:31) — (7:31) 8-R.Grossman pass short left intended for 45-M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at WAS 33. 53-K.Bulluck ran ob at WAS 27 for 6 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at NYG 40 for -10 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 43. 72-O.Umenyiora to NYG 43 for no gain (8-R.Grossman)
Quarterback report card
R.Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.33 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +8.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.195 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.3% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.282 | -0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.362 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 69.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -10.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -16.34 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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Grossman (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 50:08 · WAS 2 · Score 3-0
(5:08) 9-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 33:11 · WAS 2 · Score 9-0
(3:11) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 27-B.Jacobs right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 33:06 · WAS 2 · Score 10-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · NYG 1 · Score 10-6
(:29) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 86-F.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:22 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 27:32 · WAS 92 · Score 16-7
(12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 27:19 · WAS 2 · Score 17-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · NYG 64 · Score 17-13
(6:02) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle to 13-A.Armstrong for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 5:52 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 17-14 in Week 17, 2010 on 2011-01-02.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 17, Washington Commanders 14 (NYG 17-14 WAS) in Week 17, 2010 on 2011-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: New York Giants 17, Washington Commanders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 33:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — F. Davis (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 30:29) New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 27:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Armstrong (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 6:02) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 50:08, 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?
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 52.0% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.33 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 54.8% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +8.74 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 +8.74 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+8.21 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-M.Manningham for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.1%.
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
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