New York Jets vs. New York Giants: 2007 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-07, the New York Giants took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 35–24 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -8.37 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Burress (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+26.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (8:07) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-60-S.O'Hara was injured during the play.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
2. 2 B. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
4. 4 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +4.90 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Ward · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Jets — K. Rhodes (Q1 53:52)
• New York Giants — D. Ward (Q2 41:06)
• New York Jets — B. Smith (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 30:40)
• New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q3 26:29)
• New York Jets — L. Washington (Q3 26:17)
• New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q3 15:42)
• New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:07)
• New York Giants — A. Ross (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 30:04)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 83 (Q1 53:52); New York Jets added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 53:36) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 41:06) — (11:06) 34-D.Ward left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 40:54) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYG 16 (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:33) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYG 29 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 1-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYJ 19 (Q3 26:29) — (11:29) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 26:17) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q3 26:17) — 9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 30 to NYJ 2. 29-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 26:03) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q3 15:42) — (:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Shockey for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 15:33) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYJ 53 (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-60-S.O'Hara was injured during the play.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 7:52) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 61 (Q4 3:28); New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:15) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Giants (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-60-S.O'Hara was injured during the play. [WPA +26.0% · EPA +4.97]
• New York Jets (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Ross at NYJ 43. 31-A.Ross for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.3% · EPA -8.11]
• New York Giants (Q1 53:52) — (8:52) 27-B.Jacobs to NYG 17 for no gain (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes), RECOVERED by NYJ-25-K.Rhodes at NYG 11. 25-K.Rhodes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a rush for -6 yards. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -7.24]
• New York Jets (Q3 26:17) — 9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 30 to NYJ 2. 29-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +6.85]
• New York Jets (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Ross [37-J.Butler] at NYG 2. 31-A.Ross to NYG 2 for no gain. Intercepting momentum carried intercepto [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.65]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New York Jets (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Ross at NYJ 43. 31-A.Ross for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.3% · EPA -8.11]
• New York Giants (Q1 53:52) — (8:52) 27-B.Jacobs to NYG 17 for no gain (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes), RECOVERED by NYJ-25-K.Rhodes at NYG 11. 25-K.Rhodes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a rush for -6 yards. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -7.24]
• New York Jets (Q3 26:17) — 9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 30 to NYJ 2. 29-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +6.85]
• New York Jets (Q2 35:13) — (5:13) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at NYG 31. 29-S.Madison pushed ob at NYJ 44 for 25 yards (86-C.Baker). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.19]

Quarterback report card

C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.37 total EPA
• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -8.5% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• New York Giants: 13 drives, +3.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 13 drives, -7.15 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.
• P. Burress (New York Giants) 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.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 53:52 · NYJ 83 · Score 6-0
   (8:52) 27-B.Jacobs to NYG 17 for no gain (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes), RECOVERED by NYJ-25-K.Rhodes at NYG 11. 25-K.Rhodes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Offi
2. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 53:36 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
   1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 41:06 · NYJ 8 · Score 7-6
   (11:06) 34-D.Ward left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 40:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-7
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
5. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:40 · NYG 16 · Score 13-7
   (:40) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 16-B.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:33 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
   1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
7. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NYG 29 · Score 17-7
   (:04) 1-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 26:29 · NYJ 19 · Score 17-13
   (11:29) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 26:17 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
10. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 26:17 · NYG 30 · Score 23-14
    9-L.Tynes kicks 68 yards from NYG 30 to NYJ 2. 29-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 26:03 · NYG 2 · Score 24-14
    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
12. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 15:42 · NYJ 13 · Score 24-20
    (:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Shockey for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 15:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-21
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
14. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:07 · NYJ 53 · Score 24-27
    (8:07) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-60-S.O'Hara was injured during the play.
15. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:52 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-28
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
16. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · NYG 61 · Score 24-34
    (3:28) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Ross at NYJ 43. 31-A.Ross for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-35
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.