Game story
In Week 13 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-01, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -4.47 total EPA, and +11.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Myers (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Meriweather (39-D.Amerson) at NYG 44. 31-B.Meriweather to NYG 12 for 32 yards (65-W.Beatty).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Myers · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3 L. Paulsen · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 5 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +2.75 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 8 P. Hillis · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Myers — NYG · Receiving
B. Myers posted the highest total EPA (+5.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.62 EPA) came from New York Giants: (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Meriweather (39-D.Amerson) at NYG 44. 31-B.Meriweather to NYG 12 for 32 yards (65-W.Beatty).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Washington Commanders — L. Paulsen (R. Griffin pass)
- New York Giants — A. Brown
- New York Giants — B. Myers (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — A. Brown
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- New York Giants — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 52:54) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q2 41:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 82-L.Paulsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 41:45) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) 35-A.Brown right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 38:46) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 83-B.Myers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 30:35) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 73 (Q2 30:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon pushed ob at WAS 31 for 4 yards (24-T.Thomas)..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q3 19:30) — (4:30) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 14:31); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:26) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 3-J.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Meriweather (39-D.Amerson) at NYG 44. 31-B.Meriweather to NYG 12 for 32 yards (65-W.Beatty).
- New York Giants (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 83-B.Myers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 16:05) — (1:05) 6-S.Rocca Aborted. 40-K.Nelson FUMBLES at WAS 38, recovered by WAS-6-S.Rocca at WAS 23. 6-S.Rocca punts 18 yards to NYG 44, downed by WAS-30-E.Biggers. PENALTY on WAS-40-K.Nelson, Offensive Hol
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz to WAS 1 for 19 yards (23-D.Hall, 59-L.Fletcher) [92-C.Baker]. PENALTY on WAS-23-D.Hall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 0 yards, enforced at WAS 1
- Washington Commanders (Q3 19:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short middle to 88-P.Garcon. PENALTY on WAS-88-P.Garcon, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 10.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Meriweather (39-D.Amerson) at NYG 44. 31-B.Meriweather to NYG 12 for 32 yards (65-W.Beatty).
- New York Giants (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 83-B.Myers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 41:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 82-L.Paulsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) 35-A.Brown right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +11.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.47 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +15.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.040 | -0.101 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 50.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +3.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -6.63 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Myers (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 53:16 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(8:16) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 52:54 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 41:51 · NYG 19 · Score 0-13
(11:51) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 82-L.Paulsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 41:45 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:53 · WAS 23 · Score 6-14
(8:53) 35-A.Brown right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:46 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · WAS 22 · Score 13-14
(:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 83-B.Myers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:35 · WAS 2 · Score 14-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 30:30 · NYG 73 · Score 14-14
(:30) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon pushed ob at WAS 31 for 4 yards (24-T.Thomas). - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 19:30 · NYG 15 · Score 14-17
(4:30) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:31 · WAS 1 · Score 20-17
(14:31) 35-A.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:26 · WAS 2 · Score 21-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:38 · WAS 21 · Score 24-17
(2:38) 3-J.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 24-17 in Week 13, 2013 on 2013-12-01.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 24, Washington Commanders 17 (NYG 24-17 WAS) in Week 13, 2013 on 2013-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: New York Giants 21, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: New York Giants 10, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New York Giants 24, Washington Commanders 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q1 53:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Paulsen (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 41:51) New York Giants touchdown — A. Brown (Q2 38:53) New York Giants touchdown — B. Myers (E. Manning pass) (Q2 30:41) New York Giants touchdown — A. Brown (Q4 14:31) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 19:30, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 2:38, 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.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 58.5% completion, +11.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.47 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 68.8% completion, +15.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.75 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
B. Myers (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +5.69 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.62 EPA): (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Meriweather (39-D.Amerson) at NYG 44. 31-B.Meriweather to NYG 12 for 32 yards (65-W.Beat. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.5%.
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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