Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 45–38 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 30–17 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:57) 27-B.Jacobs to PHI 44 for no gain (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PH…
- Game date
- 2009-12-13
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 45–38 on 2009-12-13. E. Manning posted a game-high +17.60 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 45 | |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +17.60 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2

Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +12.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play - 3
D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +12.41 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 4
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 5
K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 6
D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.72 EPA/play - 7
Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 8
M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 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
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+17.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.17 EPA): B. Jacobs — (9:57) 27-B.Jacobs to PHI 44 for no gain (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PHI-24-S.Brown at PHI 40. 24-S.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +17.60 total EPA
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +12.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.259 | +0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.7% | 53.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.449 | +0.367 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.259 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.9% | 40.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +8.38 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +18.64 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. Celek (D. McNabb pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Sydney Brown
New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson
New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
Philadelphia Eagles — M. Vick
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
New York Giants — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (D. McNabb pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — L. Weaver
New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
New York Giants — L. Tynes
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 11:28) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 44 (Q1 9:57); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 9:40) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 16–14. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 68 (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 13:07) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 2-D.Akers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 69 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 18-J.Feagles punts 41 yards to PHI 28, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 4:09) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 1:30) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) M.Vick at QB. (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 9:18) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 61 (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 87-D.Hixon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 5:12) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 60 (Q3 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 4:57).
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) D.McNabb at QB. 43-L.Weaver left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:48) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-J.Avant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 1:31) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 87-D.Hixon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 27-B.Jacobs to PHI 44 for no gain (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PHI-24-S.Brown at PHI 40. 24-S.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 18-J.Feagles punts 41 yards to PHI 28, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 27-B.Jacobs to PHI 44 for no gain (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PHI-24-S.Brown at PHI 40. 24-S.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 18-J.Feagles punts 41 yards to PHI 28, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 87-D.Hixon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 11:39 · NYG 8 · Score 6-0
(11:39) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 11:28 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 9:57 · PHI 44 · Score 13-0
(9:57) 27-B.Jacobs to PHI 44 for no gain (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PHI-24-S.Brown at PHI 40. 24-S.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 9:40 · NYG 2 · Score 14-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 2:31 · PHI 8 · Score 14-3
(2:31) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:22 · PHI 68 · Score 14-9
(13:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:07 · PHI 2 · Score 14-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:45 · NYG 2 · Score 17-10
(6:45) 2-D.Akers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · PHI 69 · Score 23-10
(4:27) 18-J.Feagles punts 41 yards to PHI 28, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · NYG 2 · Score 24-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:35 · PHI 3 · Score 24-16
(1:35) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:30 · PHI 2 · Score 24-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · NYG 1 · Score 30-17
(:16) M.Vick at QB. (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:26 · PHI 1 · Score 30-23
(9:26) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · PHI 2 · Score 30-24
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 5:26 · PHI 61 · Score 30-30
(5:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 87-D.Hixon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 5:12 · PHI 2 · Score 30-31
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:06 · NYG 60 · Score 36-31
(5:06) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:57 · NYG 2 · Score 37-31
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. PENALTY on NYG-24-T.Thomas, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · NYG 1 · Score 43-31
(5:54) D.McNabb at QB. 43-L.Weaver left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 5:48 · NYG 2 · Score 45-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-J.Avant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:35 · PHI 4 · Score 45-37
(1:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:31 · PHI 2 · Score 45-38
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, 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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants on 2009-12-13?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 45-38 in Week 14, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 14, New York Giants 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 16, New York Giants 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Giants 14; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 8, New York Giants 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 45, New York Giants 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 11:39) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — S. Brown (Q1 9:57) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 13:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (Q2 4:27) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 1:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Vick (Q2 0:16) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q3 9:26) New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) (Q3 5:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 5:06) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Weaver (Q4 5:54) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q4 1:35) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 2:31, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 6:45, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 56.2% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +17.60 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 58.6% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +12.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 45-38 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
New York Giants
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L