Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: 2010 Week 15 Recap

Game story

In Week 15 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-19, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 38–31 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -3.02 total EPA, and +1.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-48.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:14) 6-M.Dodge punts 36 yards to PHI 35, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson MUFFS catch, and recovers at PHI 35. 10-D.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +10.12 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2. 2 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +4.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
8. 8 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.06 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 Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 48:46)
• New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 38:28)
• New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 30:09)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q3 19:06)
• New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:23)
• Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Vick pass) (Q4 7:43)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Vick (Q4 5:32)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q4 1:24)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (Q4 0:14)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 43:09)
• New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 30:52)

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 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q1 48:46); New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 48:36) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q2 43:09) — (13:09) 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 33 (Q2 38:28) — (8:28) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 38:17) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q2 30:52) — (:52) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-H.Nicks for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:05) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q3 19:06) — (4:06) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 18:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 28–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 8:17) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 65 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 87-B.Celek for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 7:28) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:28) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:16) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 71 (Q4 0:14); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 0:00) — 2-D.Akers extra point 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 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 6-M.Dodge punts 36 yards to PHI 35, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson MUFFS catch, and recovers at PHI 35. 10-D.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -48.5% · EPA -6.92]
• New York Giants (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 29 for -7 yards (93-T.Laws). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -0.31]
• New York Giants (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-23-D.Patterson, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.47]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.80]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles up the middle to NYG 20 for 22 yards (59-M.Boley). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +1.76]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 6-M.Dodge punts 36 yards to PHI 35, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson MUFFS catch, and recovers at PHI 35. 10-D.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -48.5% · EPA -6.92]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 87-B.Celek for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.8% · EPA +5.59]
• New York Giants (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-23-D.Patterson, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.47]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 45. 23-C.Webster to PHI 42 for 13 yards (81-J.Avant). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -3.67]

Quarterback report card

M.Vick led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.02 total EPA
• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New York Giants: 16 drives, -7.16 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 16 drives, +2.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles 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.
• E. Manning (New York Giants) 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.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 48:46 · PHI 35 · Score 0-6
   (3:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-23-D.Patterson, Illegal Contact, declined.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 48:36 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 43:09 · NYG 16 · Score 3-7
   (13:09) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:28 · PHI 33 · Score 3-13
   (8:28) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:17 · PHI 2 · Score 3-14
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
6. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:52 · PHI 7 · Score 3-17
   (:52) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:09 · PHI 8 · Score 3-23
   (:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-H.Nicks for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:05 · PHI 2 · Score 3-24
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:06 · NYG 8 · Score 9-24
   (4:06) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 18:56 · NYG 2 · Score 10-24
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:23 · PHI 8 · Score 10-30
    (8:23) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 8:17 · PHI 2 · Score 10-31
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · NYG 65 · Score 16-31
    (7:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 87-B.Celek for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 7:28 · NYG 2 · Score 17-31
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
15. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 5:32 · NYG 4 · Score 23-31
    (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 5:28 · NYG 2 · Score 24-31
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
17. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · NYG 13 · Score 30-31
    (1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:16 · NYG 2 · Score 31-31
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
19. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:14 · PHI 71 · Score 37-31
    (:14) 6-M.Dodge punts 36 yards to PHI 35, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 10-D.Jackson MUFFS catch, and recovers at PHI 35. 10-D.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
20. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · NYG 2 · Score 38-31
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.