Game story
In Week 4 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-30, the New York Giants took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 16–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -19.86 total EPA, and -15.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Toomer (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.75 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 96-O.Gaither at PHI 8. 96-O.Gaither pushed ob at NYG 43 for 49 yards (10-E.Manning).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +4.09 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4 C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 R. Mahe · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 7 K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving
A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+4.75) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.82 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (1:42) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 20, RECOVERED by NYG-55-K.Mitchell at PHI 17. 55-K.Mitchell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — K. Mitchell
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q2 41:19) — (11:19) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 41:09) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 9–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q3 17:08) — (2:08) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 78 (Q3 16:42).
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 35 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 2-D.Akers 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q2 31:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 96-O.Gaither at PHI 8. 96-O.Gaither pushed ob at NYG 43 for 49 yards (10-E.Manning).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 20, RECOVERED by NYG-55-K.Mitchell at PHI 17. 55-K.Mitchell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the p
- New York Giants (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) 9-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 33:57) — (3:57) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- New York Giants (Q1 51:01) — (6:01) 22-R.Droughns right guard to PHI 16 for -2 yards (98-M.Patterson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 20, RECOVERED by NYG-55-K.Mitchell at PHI 17. 55-K.Mitchell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the p
- New York Giants (Q2 31:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 96-O.Gaither at PHI 8. 96-O.Gaither pushed ob at NYG 43 for 49 yards (10-E.Manning).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 33:57) — (3:57) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb sacked at NYG 33 for -9 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), recovered by PHI-74-W.Justice at NYG 32. 74-W.Justice to NYG 32 for no gain (97-M.Kiwanuka).
Quarterback report card
D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 46 dropbacks · 32.6% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -19.86 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -12.0% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.292 | -0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 35.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.432 | -0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.176 | +0.292 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.5% | 65.1% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -13.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -25.08 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Toomer (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. McNabb (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 41:19 · PHI 9 · Score 0-6
(11:19) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 41:09 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 17:08 · PHI 11 · Score 0-10
(2:08) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 16:42 · NYG 78 · Score 0-16
(1:42) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 20, RECOVERED by NYG-55-K.Mitchell at PHI 17. 55-K.Mitchell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Philadelphia challenged the runn - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 12:56 · NYG 35 · Score 3-16
(12:56) 2-D.Akers 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 16-3 in Week 4, 2007 on 2007-09-30.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 16 (PHI 3-16 NYG) in Week 4, 2007 on 2007-09-30.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New York Giants 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New York Giants 9; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q2 41:19) New York Giants touchdown — K. Mitchell (Q3 16:42) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 17:08, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 12:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 32.6% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -19.86 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 46.7% completion, -12.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -5.84 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +4.75 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.82 EPA): (1:42) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 20, RECOVERED by NYG-55-K.Mitchell at PHI 17. 55-K.Mitchell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by conta. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.7%.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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