Game story
In Week 17 of the 2016 NFL season on 2017-01-01, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 19–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -11.32 total EPA, and +2.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. King (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-40.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NYG 25. 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie to WAS 47 for 28 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. King · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 2 P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 5 W. Tye · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 J. Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. King — NYG · Receiving
T. King posted the highest total EPA (+2.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +2.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.79 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at WAS 11. 31-T.Wade for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-61-S.Long, Ineligible Downfield Pass, dec
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — R. Jennings
- Washington Commanders — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — R. Gould
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- New York Giants — R. Gould
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 4 (Q1 47:16) — (2:16) 5-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 39:24) — (9:24) 23-R.Jennings up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 39:20) — 5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q3 15:30) — (:30) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 8:13) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 5-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 94 (Q4 0:06).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NYG 25. 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie to WAS 47 for 28 yards.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 15-T.King pushed ob at WAS 25 for 44 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon pushed ob at NYG 3 for 21 yards (21-L.Collins). PENALTY on NYG-21-L.Collins, Unnecessary Roughness, 2 yards, enforced at NYG 3.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 19:13) — (4:13) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NYG 5. 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie ran ob at NYG 5 for no gain.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 20:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon to NYG 23 for 49 yards (31-T.Wade, 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at WAS 11. 31-T.Wade for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-61-S.Long, Ineligible
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NYG 25. 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie to WAS 47 for 28 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 19:13) — (4:13) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at NYG 5. 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie ran ob at NYG 5 for no gain.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 20:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon to NYG 23 for 49 yards (31-T.Wade, 41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.32 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.56 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 | -0.294 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.0% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.085 | -0.290 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.130 | -0.384 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.294 | +0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 67.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -8.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -20.61 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.
- T. King (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 FG (+3) — Q1 47:16 · WAS 4 · Score 3-0
(2:16) 5-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 39:24 · WAS 2 · Score 9-0
(9:24) 23-R.Jennings up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 39:20 · WAS 15 · Score 10-0
5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 15:30 · NYG 14 · Score 10-3
(:30) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · NYG 1 · Score 10-9
(8:17) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 8:13 · NYG 15 · Score 10-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:17 · WAS 22 · Score 13-10
(2:17) 5-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:06 · NYG 94 · Score 19-10
(:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at WAS 11. 31-T.Wade for 11 yards, TOUCHDO
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 19-10 in Week 17, 2016 on 2017-01-01.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 19, Washington Commanders 10 (NYG 19-10 WAS) in Week 17, 2016 on 2017-01-01.
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 0; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: New York Giants 9, Washington Commanders 7; Final: New York Giants 19, Washington Commanders 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Jennings (Q2 39:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 8:17) New York Giants touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:06) New York Giants field goal — R. Gould (Q1 47:16, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 15:30, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:17, 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?
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.4% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.32 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 56.7% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
T. King (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +2.74 on receiving plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.79 EPA): (:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at WAS 11. 31-T.Wade for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-6. The biggest win-probability swing was -40.7%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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