Game story
In Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-08, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Jones (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +0.38 total EPA, and -0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Sims (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 23-L.Ryan at WAS 45. 23-L.Ryan to WAS 30 for 15 yards (82-L.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 2 A. Mack · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 I. Wright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5 A. Morris · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 W.Gallman Jr. · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 C. Board · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 8 A. Smith · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.34 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Sims — WAS · Receiving
C. Sims posted the highest total EPA (+7.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.97 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.88 EPA) came from New York Giants: (5:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 49 yards to WAS 15, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 83-I.Wright MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 15. 83-I.Wright to WAS 15 for no gain (47-C.Brown). FUMBLES (47-C.Brown), RECOVERED by NYG-45-M.Harper at WAS 1
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — W. Gallman
- New York Giants — E. Engram (D. Jones pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson
- Washington Commanders — T. McLaurin (A. Smith pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
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 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) 5-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 22-W.Gallman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 49:15) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q2 32:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 88-E.Engram for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 32:05) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 27:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 27:24) — 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 24 (Q3 20:16) — (5:16) 5-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 26 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 68 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 10:24) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 23-L.Ryan at WAS 45. 23-L.Ryan to WAS 30 for 15 yards (82-L.Thomas).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 41-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Peppers at NYG 40. 21-J.Peppers to NYG 46 for 6 yards (41-J.McKissic).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 50:26) — (5:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 49 yards to WAS 15, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 83-I.Wright MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 15. 83-I.Wright to WAS 15 for no gain (47-C.Brown). FUMBLES (47-C.Brown), RECOVERED by NYG-
- New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Dixon punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 15-S.Sims pushed ob at WAS 28 for 12 yards (9-R.Dixon).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 50:26) — (5:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 49 yards to WAS 15, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 83-I.Wright MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 15. 83-I.Wright to WAS 15 for no gain (47-C.Brown). FUMBLES (47-C.Brown), RECOVERED by NYG-
- Washington Commanders (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 41-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Martinez at NYG 18. 54-B.Martinez to NYG 20 for 2 yards (41-J.McKissic).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 41-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Peppers at NYG 40. 21-J.Peppers to NYG 46 for 6 yards (41-J.McKissic).
Quarterback report card
D.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.38 total EPA
- A.Smith (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 54.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +7.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +1.15 total EPA, 4 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.
- C. Sims (Washington Commanders) 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 54:40 · WAS 20 · Score 3-0
(9:40) 5-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 49:18 · WAS 2 · Score 9-0
(4:18) (Shotgun) 22-W.Gallman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 49:15 · WAS 15 · Score 10-0
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 43:11 · NYG 30 · Score 10-3
(13:11) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 39:28 · WAS 30 · Score 13-3
(9:28) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 32:10 · WAS 16 · Score 19-3
(2:10) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 88-E.Engram for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 32:05 · WAS 15 · Score 20-3
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 27:28 · NYG 1 · Score 20-9
(12:28) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 27:24 · NYG 15 · Score 20-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 20:16 · WAS 24 · Score 23-10
(5:16) 5-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 26 · Score 23-13
(15:00) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:35 · NYG 68 · Score 23-19
(10:35) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 10:24 · NYG 15 · Score 23-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 23-20 in Week 9, 2020 on 2020-11-08.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 23, Washington Commanders 20 (NYG 23-20 WAS) in Week 9, 2020 on 2020-11-08.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New York Giants 10, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 10; Final: New York Giants 23, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — W. Gallman (Q1 49:18) New York Giants touchdown — E. Engram (D. Jones pass) (Q2 32:10) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q3 27:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (A. Smith pass) (Q4 10:35) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q1 54:40, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 43:11, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 39:28, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 20:16, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 15:00, 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?
D. Jones (New York Giants), 56.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.38 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Washington Commanders), 68.6% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.34 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
C. Sims (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +7.89 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.88 EPA): (5:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 49 yards to WAS 15, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 83-I.Wright MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 15. 83-I.Wright to WAS 15 for no gain (47-C.Brown). FUMBLES (47-C.Brown. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.9%.
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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