Game story
In Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-29, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 20–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -4.81 total EPA, and -8.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-8.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (7:07) 3-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-J.Bromley), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Washington Commanders | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.51 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 O.Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.98 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 W. Tye · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4 J. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play
- 6 D. Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7 S. Vereen · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8 R. Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Cousins — WAS · Passing
K. Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+9.51) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.12 EPA) came from New York Giants: (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle 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
- Washington Commanders — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — K. Cousins
- New York Giants — R. Randle (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 42:28) — (12:28) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 63 (Q2 40:29) — (10:29) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 40:18) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 31:50); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 31:45) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 10:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 21 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 20 (Q4 4:57) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 3-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-J.Bromley), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 40:29) — (10:29) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 57:02) — (12:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 34-S.Vereen INTERCEPTED by 56-P.Riley at WAS 46. 56-P.Riley to NYG 47 for 7 yards (34-S.Vereen).
- New York Giants (Q1 54:22) — (9:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 17-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 41-W.Blackmon (30-K.Jarrett) at NYG 32. 41-W.Blackmon to NYG 26 for 6 yards (45-W.Tye). NYG-17-D.Harris
- New York Giants (Q1 51:10) — (6:10) (No Huddle) 26-O.Darkwa right end to WAS 35 for 3 yards (30-K.Jarrett). PENALTY on NYG-77-J.Jerry, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 38 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 22:23) — (7:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 47-Q.Dunbar at WAS -7. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 40:29) — (10:29) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 26:28) — (11:28) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 37, and recovers at NYG 37. 8-K.Cousins to NYG 37 for no gain (90-J.Pierre-Paul).
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 55 dropbacks · 47.3% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.81 total EPA
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.087 | +0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.297 | -0.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.119 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 65.9% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -10.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -3.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- K. Cousins (WAS) 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 FG (+3) — Q2 42:28 · NYG 24 · Score 0-3
(12:28) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 40:29 · NYG 63 · Score 0-9
(10:29) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 40:18 · NYG 15 · Score 0-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 31:50 · NYG 1 · Score 0-16
(1:50) 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ru - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 31:45 · NYG 15 · Score 0-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 11:41 · NYG 15 · Score 0-20
(11:41) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · WAS 40 · Score 6-20
(10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 10:10 · WAS 15 · Score 7-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · WAS 21 · Score 13-20
(5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:57 · WAS 20 · Score 14-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 20-14 in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 20 (NYG 14-20 WAS) in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 17; Q4: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 3; Final: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 40:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q2 31:50) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q4 10:19) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 5:04) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 42:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 11:41, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 47.3% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.81 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 62.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +9.51 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.12 EPA): (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -8.8%.
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Washington Commanders won 20-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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