Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 20–14 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 10–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-…
- Game date
- 2008-12-07
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 20–14 on 2008-12-07. D. McNabb posted a game-high +14.37 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(:04) 2-D.Akers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(2:00) 36-B.Westbrook right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by NYG-35-K.Dockery at NYG 29. 35-K.Dockery for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(2:14) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(:20) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 84-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-90-D.Howard, Defensive Offside, declined.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 0:04FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 33
- Score
- 3-0
(:04) 2-D.Akers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:00TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 30
- Score
- 9-0
(2:00) 36-B.Westbrook right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:52XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:07TD DAD. AkersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 10-6
(:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by NYG-35-K.Dockery at NYG 29. 35-K.Dockery for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:00XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 13:49TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 40
- Score
- 16-7
(13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 13:38XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:14FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 16
- Score
- 20-7
(2:14) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:20TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 20-13
(:20) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 84-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-90-D.Howard, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:15XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 20-14
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +14.37 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 4Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5
Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 7J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 8Dyontae Johnson · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+14.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.73 EPA): D. Akers — (:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by NYG-35-K.Dockery at NYG 29. 35-K.Dockery for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +14.37 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -13.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.108 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.436 | -0.086 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.108 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -7.64 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook
- New York Giants — K. Dockery
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass)
- New York Giants — Dyontae Johnson (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q1 0:04) — (:04) 2-D.Akers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 36-B.Westbrook right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:52) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q2 0:07); New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:00) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 40 (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:38) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 84-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-90-D.Howard, Defensive Offside, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 0:15) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by NYG-35-K.Dockery at NYG 29. 35-K.Dockery for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 5-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is BLOCKED (58-T.Cole), Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 82-M.Manningham right end to PHI 44 for -12 yards (27-Q.Mikell). End around.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-T.Thomas), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by NYG-35-K.Dockery at NYG 29. 35-K.Dockery for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 36-B.Westbrook right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (24-T.Thomas), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 0:04 · NYG 33 · Score 3-0
(:04) 2-D.Akers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 30 · Score 9-0
(2:00) 36-B.Westbrook right guard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · NYG 2 · Score 10-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · NYG 14 · Score 10-6
(:07) 2-D.Akers 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Tuck), Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by NYG-35-K.Dockery at NYG 29. 35-K.Dockery for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 13:49 · NYG 40 · Score 16-7
(13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · NYG 2 · Score 17-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:14 · NYG 16 · Score 20-7
(2:14) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · PHI 1 · Score 20-13
(:20) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 84-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-90-D.Howard, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:15 · PHI 2 · Score 20-14
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. McNabb (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants on 2008-12-07?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 20-14 in Week 14, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 10, New York Giants 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, New York Giants 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q2 2:00) New York Giants touchdown — K. Dockery (Q2 0:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 13:49) New York Giants touchdown — D. Johnson (E. Manning pass) (Q4 0:20) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 0:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 2:14, 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), 57.6% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +14.37 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 43.3% completion, -13.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
New York Giants
Entered 11-1 Now 11-2 L
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